Reasons Why Concrete Is The Best Choice For Pool Installation

By Catherine Carter


A natatorium is becoming a very popular home amenity and denotes an activity that is particularly enjoyable during summertime. However, these facilities can equally be a source of danger, particularly for small and unsupervised kids. In fact, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that children aged between 1-4 exhibit the highest drowning rates, mostly occurring in residential pool installations.

About 300 children below the age of five perish from pool-related accidents annually, and 2,000 more are hospitalized because of submersion injuries. In case you or a loved one succumbs to injuries in a natatorium accident or if a person has died or suffered injury or while in your spa and swimming facility, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to discuss your legal options.

Even though you will find many good alternatives when deciding on the type of in-ground natatorium, concrete facilities are the ideal option. When choosing the best material for you, it is important to arm yourself with adequate knowledge. To that end, below are 5 tips to keep in mind:

Lack of barriers and close supervision: It is critical for young children and even adults to be supervised when taking part in these aquatic activities, whether by a parent, professional lifeguard, or guardian. Besides, barriers like pool fencing should be applied to prevent young children from accessing the natatorium area without the supervision or awareness of a caregiver.

Concrete also improves home values. If a home owner has lived in their home for a while and are eager for an alteration, a concrete can truly pay off. And for the individual looking to sell their house there is no smarter remodeling investment than a concrete pool. It's a reality that a pool will attract a higher quality purchaser. These well-heeled buyers usually spend more cash on a home purchase if they discover a concrete natatorium as part of the home package.

Most young children who drown in natatoriums were last seen in their home, had been out of sight for less than five minutes, and were in the care of one or both parents at the time they were last seen. Many communities have established safety regulations governing residential natatoriums; in addition to these regulations, natatorium owners and parents can take their own precautionary measures to reduce the chances of unmonitored children gaining access to natatorium areas.

It is worth noting that even non-fatal drowning can pose severe consequences, potentially leading to brain damage among other long-term disabilities such as learning disabilities, memory problems, permanent loss of basic functioning. Research shows that more than 55 percent of drowning victims in the emergency room demand further hospitalization or relocation to higher levels of care. Injuries associated with pool facility accidents can be severe, and their medical costs can also be quite high. During the early hospitalization alone, the costs can reach $2,000 and even for victims recover fully recover. For accident victims suffering severe injuries such as brain damage, medical expenses can potentially skyrocket to $80,000.

Whether a person is an invited guest or a trespasser, it is important to make sure your spa and natatorium surrounding areas are safe. Summer fun does not have to be ruined by potential hazards or dangers. Taking safety precautions protects everyone from injury or death, including you and it protects you from legal liability.




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