Pool Material & Design
What Is an Infinity Pool, and Can It Work on a Covington Lot?
Written by Big Easy Pool Designs
Key Takeaways
- An infinity pool, also called a vanishing-edge or negative-edge pool, lets water spill over one lowered wall so the surface seems to run into the view.
- It works through a weir edge, a catch basin below it and a pump that sends the water back to the pool.
- On a Covington lot, the question is whether the site has something to look at and enough grade or elevation to give the edge somewhere to fall.
- Cost depends on the edge length, the structure under it and the site, so the price comes from a written estimate after a free visit.
- In unincorporated St. Tammany Parish, pool plan review asks for a survey that shows the flood zone. Call (504) 688-4066 to talk through your lot.
What Is an Infinity Pool, and Can It Work on a Covington Lot?
Quick Answer: An infinity pool is a pool with one edge built slightly lower than the water line, so water sheets over it into a hidden basin and the surface appears to merge with whatever lies beyond. It can work o