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The Essentials of Swimming Pool Ladders
Filed Under Accessories
You can find a ladder in almost all types of swimming pools. Swimming pool ladders are crucial, as they help pool users enter and come out of the deeper end of the pool and give average swimmers something to grab on to rest. Even if you think you don’t need the assistance of a ladder yourself, you never know when you’ll have a guest who does. Also, in addition to swimming pool steps at the shallow end, building codes may require you to install a ladder.
Swimming pool ladders are typically manufactured out of plastic, vinyl, resin, aluminum, or stainless steel. There isn’t a great selection of colors, but ladders should not be painted. To prevent slipping, some come with anti-skid materials. Nearly all pool ladders are easy to put together if you follow the instructions, and come with a warranty too.
Most swimming pool ladders have three steps, two of which are underwater. Depending on the depth of the water where you are putting the ladder, the installation and number of steps will vary. When you pick out your ladder, you should make sure that the height and shape are compatible with your pool. If your pool was built with concrete, you may have had the ladder secured during construction. However, if you have a fiberglass or vinyl liner pool, you’ll need to properly secure the ladder at both the upper and lower ends.
Above ground pools on the other hand, are a bit different. Most people who have above ground swimming pools have a deck that surrounds the pool, and then a ladder that leads down into the water. You can install your ladder off the deck, or simply position it entirely on the pool. It’s often easier to install the ladder running off the deck and into the water, although you’ll need to properly secure it to the deck to guarantee that it doesn’t slide off.
The ideal swimming pool ladder for an above ground pool should have 2 to 4 steps. Most above ground pools are only 4 feet in depth, but they can be a bit tough for kids to get into. The more steps on your ladder, the easier it will be for kids to get in and out of the pool. If you are using your ladder with a deck, you won’t need as many steps.
All things aside, a swimming pool ladder is highly recommended for any swimming pool. If you have an in ground pool, adults and teenagers can get out from the side, but kids will most likely need to use a ladder. Ladders don’t cost a lot of money, yet they make getting in and out of your pool more enjoyable.
