I would like to construct swimming pool with one side glass wall to see the water from the room adjacent to it

the room will be underground ,any one can advice me what type of glass and how to make it sealed to avoid water leakage thanks

13 Comments

Zoe
on November 30th, -0001

Traa2k1 is correct. But don’t hesitate to contact an engineering architect since your house is also involved. I once read that a good architect can more than save you his/her fees on the costs of materials and construction, especially by getting the job done right, first time. Also, your project involves the soil where the pool will be built and that needs expert attention too, especially if the pool is concrete and subject to frost heave and seasonal draining. Rather than a wall of glass, also consider port holes to save on costs. Good luck.

Incidentally, even though your pool may be spectacular it may not increase your property value. If you sold the house, of 100 people looking at it, perhaps half will not even want a pool and many others will consider that they can always add one. The value of a house depends on demand, right. It might be worth consulting with a real estate friend.
Rob
on November 30th, -0001

You’re talking about an extremely expensive and time-consuming endeavor. You’ll require glass that’s anywhere from 1-5 inches thick depending on the volume of the water in the pool, which in itself will be equivalent to the cost of a conventional pool. Beyond that, you’ll have to consider the long-term risks and maintainence a pool such as this will bring along with it – What should happen if your home’s foundation begins to sag or crack? If you’re still going to consider a pool such as this, I would recommend that you (and this will sound silly) contact a zoo or marina with an aquarium comparable in size, and speak to the head of maintainance for information and possibly contacts to the contracters/engineer who designed/worked on their systems.
Samuel
on June 22nd, 2011

I also want to build a glass walled pool. Not quite sure which type of glass to use. and how to seal it. Am from the Kenyan coast and we do not have ext ream weather conditions to worry a bout. Kindly alert me on any findings. thanks
James Marino
on January 5th, 2012

Beware of any swimming pool contractor who wants a large percentage of contracts paid before much work is done. There are a number of pool contractors but choose only the best swimming pool construction company.

I suggest :- Premier Pools And Spas
Doug
on February 7th, 2012

check out my web site at cimarroncircle.com
I have built several glass wall pools. It is not that hard
M.Anis Khan
on March 3rd, 2012

http://www.alicofabricators.com
M.Anis Khan
on March 3rd, 2012

i want to build a window at one side of the pool approx,1.0×2.5 Mtrs in Nairobi (Kenya) to the house pool concrete walls pool size approx,8 mtr longx2.5 mtr widex2.2mtrs deep at end slope.what thickness of Glass required either Toughen,Laminated or any other type ? its only for Domestic purpose,
what is the Best to avoid Leakage at the Edges,any sealent or frame work suggested ?
Eisa Alsarraf
on August 29th, 2013

Iam building one myself , a combination of glass blocks and acrylic sheets will be finished in 2 months ,will send you detials and pictures once done, adventure for me
Gary Benade
on January 13th, 2015

@Eisa Alsarraf, How did it go? Can you please send me details and pictures? garybenade at gmail dot com
josh
on April 20th, 2015

I’m planning a glass balcony pool as an add on and would appreciate any info and examples from the guys mentioning they’ve already done diy glass pool projects. Angelestalent@gmail.com
Kevin Cotton
on April 23rd, 2015

I want to do a 120” x 48” x 3” acrylic pool wall, Anyone have a round about price? Las Vegas Nevada
otas binato ekhosuehi
on September 30th, 2015

i want to build an acrylic pool wall on two sides, anyone have a round about price ? in lagos Nigeria. step to step precuation on building the pool
YUNUS SAYYED
on July 23rd, 2017

our company provides solutions for acrylic wall for swimming pool