Infinity Edge Pool Builders in Virginia

An infinity edge pool — also called a vanishing edge, negative edge or zero-edge pool — is a concrete pool built with one side that has no coping. Instead of a raised edge, the water flows over a precisely levelled weir wall into a hidden catch pool below, then recirculates. From the house or the deck, the water surface appears to run straight into the horizon.

How an infinity edge pool works

The effect comes from three parts working together. The weir wall is the section of pool wall the water spills over; it has to be built dead level along its whole length, or the sheet of water breaks up. The catch pool (sometimes called a trough or surge tank) sits below and collects the overflow. A dedicated pump then returns that water to the main pool, so the flow is continuous while the system is running and the main pool always sits at the same level.

Because the water is falling, an infinity edge is also a water feature. On our Negative Edge project overlooking Lake Anna, the sound of the weir wall helps mask boat motors from the lake. At Thorny Point in Stafford County, the catch pool is fitted with colour-changing lights that illuminate both the water and the face of the weir wall after dark.

Where an infinity edge makes sense

The classic site is a sloping yard with a view — a lake, a river or a long vista — where the vanishing edge frames the scenery. Both our Lake Anna and Lake of the Woods projects were built for exactly that reason. But it does not require a view or a slope. At Thorny Point the pool sits between the house and a pool house with a 3-foot change in grade, and the infinity edge was placed so that the homeowners see the waterfall the moment they step outside — the drop most infinity pools hide became the main feature.

An infinity edge can also solve a code problem. Virginia counties require pool fencing, and a solid fence spoils the view the pool was built for. On our Lake of the Woods project we built a false vanishing edge: a stone-faced wall on the view side that satisfies the fencing requirement while leaving the sightline to the lake unobstructed.

What to expect from the build

An infinity edge is a custom concrete (gunite) construction. The weir wall, catch pool and return plumbing add engineering, materials and pump capacity that a standard pool does not have, so an infinity edge costs more than the same pool with four conventional sides. How much more depends on the length of the edge, the height of the drop and the site — a raised bond beam on a sloping lot is a different job from a level yard. We give a firm figure only after we have walked the property; a free on-site consultation is where that starts.

Everything else on the pool is unaffected. Our infinity edge builds have included raised spas, tanning ledges, swim jets and automatic safety covers — the covers are designed with a hidden leading edge that tucks under the coping so the clean line of the vanishing edge is preserved when the pool is closed.

Infinity edge pools we have built

The projects below are infinity and negative edge pools designed and built by The Pool Company Construction across Fredericksburg, Stafford County, Lake Anna and Northern Virginia. Each page has photographs of the finished pool and a description of what the site required. If you are considering one, request a free estimate and we will look at your property.

Negative Edge Swimming Pool

Negative Edge Swimming Pool and Spa over looking Lake Anna in Virginia. Being a weekend home the pool has an auto cover for the pool and a floating cover for the spa. This adds protection for the owner as well as keeping unwanted debris out of the pool and spa. A tanning ledge for the pool entry offers a relaxing place to rest while enjoying the great view of the lake.

The weir wall offers a water feature that helps drown out the boat motors making the outdoor living area more pleasant. Below the pool the weir wall offers a nice water feature helping to quiet the noise coming from the boaters on the lake. An auto cover keeps unwanted debris out of the pool and offers extra protection for the homeowners

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Lake of the Woods Swimming Pool

This swimming pool was built with a false vanishing edge. This was done to comply with county codes regarding pool fencing. It meets those standards and allows the homeowner an unobstructed view of the lake. The wall is dressed with a stone and definitely attracts the attention of boaters on the lake.

This project is located in the Fredericksburg, VA area.

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Federal Hill Pool Project

A swimming pool and spa combination was built in the backyard in downtown Fredericksburg VA. This pool offers a negative edge or infinity edge and an automatic pool cover. An infinity edge pool has one section of the pool without pool coping. The water is allowed to flow over the weir wall into a catch pool. The pool cover has a hidden leading edge and tucks neatly under the pool coping to offer a clean look when not in use. The pavers pool patio around the pool is Sacobos. The spa is raised 18" above the pool which is ideal for additional seating. This pool is also equipped with Badu Swim Jet. It is used to create a current that keeps you in place without having to swim laps and turns. A smoke house from the Civil War era and was converted into a bath house.

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Thorny Point Infinity Swimming Pool Project

A beautiful infinity edge swimming pool and spa built in Stafford County. Due to the restrictions to the water we constructed the pool between the home and the newly renovated pool house. Between the two structures there was a 3' difference in grade.

How Do We Make the Pool Level and Work in the Confined Space?

The Pool Company Construction designed not only a solution but gave them a water feature like no other. Most of the time an infinity pool is on a sloop of the yard and the cascading water is never taken advantage of. The owner now walks out of their home and first thing they see is a beautiful waterfall. At night, the catch pool is equipped with glo-brite lights that not only light up the catch pool it also lights up the weir wall.

The pool also is equipped with an automatic pool cover. The spa also has its own automatic pool cover. Because the pool cover exceeds the county safety requirements, it can be used in lieu of a fence. Not having a fence opened up the view of the river and only enhances the beauty of the swimming pool and spa. Automatic pool covers help retain the heat in the pool, reduces chemical usage, reduces evaporation, and helps keep the pool cleaner.

The pool also has a Tahoe Blue Diamond Brite Quartz finish (http://sgm.com), tanning shelf, and a bench that runs the length of the pool. The patio is travertine on concrete base. Travertine patio not only looks like a million dollars, it's also stays 5 degrees cooler than other types of pool decks. That's a huge benefit during the heat of the summer. The pool coping, stone, and travertine patio all were purchased locally at the Stone Center, https://www.stonecenterofva.com.

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