Luxury Pool Designs Perfect for Timber Frame Homes
The exposed beams of a timber frame structure are a natural fit with the calming shimmer of a luxurious swimming pool. A timber frame pool house gives you a place to rest, relax, and enjoy the natural aesthetic of swimming pool spaces. It’s the kind of design that elevates an outdoor space and makes your home truly exceptional.
Our team at Hamill Creek has helped numerous homeowners incorporate timber-frame outdoor spaces, including designing timber-frame swimming pool structures. We know how to help you get the most out of your space and how to design timber frames for wet spaces. If you are interested in timber pools, please reach out. We are here to help!
What Types of Timber Do Well in Wet and Damp Areas?
Moisture and humidity can certainly degrade timber frame swimming pool structures over time. It can lose structural integrity and eventually mold and rot. That’s why it’s important to design timber spaces specifically to accommodate for dampness over time.
There are numerous ways that we can design timber structures to handle the humidity produced by swimming pools. The first is to pick the right timber. The timbers used in these applications should be solid with a tight grain, such as western red cedar.
Probably the biggest key to using timber—any type of timber—is coating it properly to keep water out. Using the right sealant is key to keeping water outside of the wood so it can’t degrade or cause mold and rot.
What are the Latest Design Trends for Pool Houses?
Homeowners are using a variety of designs for their pool houses. There are many to choose from, but a lot of what you choose will depend on your circumstances and preferences.
Indoor Vs. Outdoor
Both indoor and outdoor pools have their advantages—and their challenges. There’s arguably nothing more luxurious than an indoor pool covered by a timber-frame pool house. The design can be so elegant, with exposed timbers, a warm interior, expansive windows, and whatever other features you desire. However, building a full-size pool and pool house requires a significant budget.
An outdoor pool allows you to enjoy fresh air and watch the seasons change. You can still have a timber frame structure alongside for shelter and style. But keeping an outdoor pool warm in winter is energy intensive.
Building on a Slope
Many timber frame homes are built on slopes, such as those in mountainous areas. Adding a pool on a slope requires the right conditions and careful planning. It can be incredible though if you pull it off. You can add a timber frame shelter on the same level as the pool to have a getaway right by your home.
Sizing it Right
Modern luxury pools don’t have to be big. Many homeowners choose to build pools that are just big enough for them to enjoy. Lap pools, wading pools, hot tubs—there are plenty of options. A pool for one or two is still luxurious, especially when it sits beside an appropriately sized timber frame pool house or similar structure.
Is Timber a Good Building Material for Near a Pool?
Timber can be the perfect material for the area surrounding a pool. Since timber frames don’t require interior walls for support, it’s relatively easy to build a shelter over an existing pool.
Contact Us Today to Start Designing Your Timber Frame Pool House!
If you are curious about what’s possible with timber framing and a swimming pool, we are here to help. Our team can answer your questions, give you visual examples, and help you establish a clear vision for your pool structure.
Looking to build a luxury pool house that will leave all your guests speechless? Get a customized quote for your next project and get started on your dream home today.
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