SPAS
Pool with Integrated Spa
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An integrated spa design is where the spa is located inside the swimming pool and appears to be part of the pool’s overall shape.
The spa can be built into a corner, side, or end of the pool, depending on the pool shape and location of utilities. The two bodies of water are separated by a dam wall to keep the cold pool water from seeping into the heated spa.
Though the spa is within the swimming pool, it can be any size or shape. It can also be finished in a different plaster color or finish material to provide contrast between the spa and pool.
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Pool with Attached Spa
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An attached spa is constructed outside or adjacent to the pool. Unlike an integrated spa, the pool and spa appear as separate entities.
An attached spa can be any shape or size; some attached spas are configured to blend with the rest of the pool design (as seen in the picture) while others are constructed in an opposing shape, like the circular spa attached to the rectangular pool
Attached Spa
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An attached spa is constructed outside or adjacent to the pool. Unlike an integrated spa, the pool and spa appear as separate entities.
An attached spa can be any shape or size; some attached spas are configured to blend with the rest of the pool design (as seen in the picture below) while others are constructed in an opposing shape, like the circular spa attached to the rectangular pool pictured at right.
Attached Spa
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An attached raised spa is elevated above the pool; the elevation is usually anywhere from 6 inches to 18 inches, though 12 inches and 18 inches are most common.
A pool with an attached raised spa adds another dimension to the pool design. Because part or all of the spa’s exterior can be seen, it becomes an attractive focal point and is usually finished with a decorative material such as stone or tile. For more rustic or tropical designs, faux rocks or boulders may be used to surround the spa.
Pool with Raised Perimeter-Overflow Spa
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Raised perimeter-overflow spas are becoming increasingly popular in pool and spa combinations.
To create this unique design effect, the walls of the spa are set lower than the water level so that the water spills over the entire perimeter of the spa and into the pool. In reality, a small containment vessel captures the water and recirculates it back into the spa.
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