One of the great things about swimming in the ocean is the gradual increase in water depth as you walk in. There’s no need to jump into the ocean; instead, you gradually make your way into the water.

Now imagine taking this natural feature and incorporating it into your Austin TX swimming pool! With a negative edge pool feature, you can do exactly that. 

Also referred to as an “infinity” pool or “vanishing/disappearing” edge pool, a negative edge pool can take your swimming pool from good to fabulous thanks to the overflowing of water from the pool’s edge.

How is a Negative Edge Pool Made?

When Austin pool builders install a negative edge swimming pool, they ensure that every detail is covered in order for the walls of the swimming pool to rise up to the exact water level and not an inch higher. This is why professional expertise in the world of pool architecture is so important. There’s a lot that goes into the structural and mechanical details of building a negative edge pool.

Swimming pool construction requires that strategic blueprints are developed to ensure that the pool remains completely flat as the water steadily flows over the edge.

Water Flow in a Negative Edge Pool

How does the water flow with a negative edge swimming pool?

The waterfall effect happens as a result of the water level wall sloping down and away from the swimming pool. A catch pool is created to collect the water overflow and features a basin that is positioned underneath the negative edge. 

The water that is collected is then recirculated back into the main pool area. The overflow basin is also tasked with ensuring optimally balanced water chemistry.

If you’re looking to take your backyard pool area to new heights, then a negative edge will certainly do the trick. Get in touch with Austin pool builders who are experts in this specialty!