Building a new pool is an exciting time! As you witness the pool construction process, you are able to see your dream pool come to life before your eyes. As we’ve discussed before, fall and winter are the ideal seasons for building a pool here in Central Florida; however, many homeowners wait until Spring and summer to make outdoor upgrades. While there is no BAD time to build a pool, spring and summer bring wetter weather with them, which can disrupt the pool construction process. In fact, the Weather Atlas reports that from May to mid-September, Orlando has the highest amount of precipitation all year round, averaging between 3.6″ and 7.3″. Even though the temperature may be warm and pleasant, bad weather makes a surprise visit almost daily. Knowing up front what happens when inclement weather delays the construction process can make the bad news easier to digest as you’ve set realistic expectations. What is often confusing and a bit frustrating for pool buyers is that delays may be longer than the inclement weather’s duration. Unfortunately, one day of rain does not equal a one-day delay. Here are some of the key reasons why. How Construction is Affected by Wet Weather Construction sites need to be dry – and that takes time From the beginning of the pool building process, a dry construction site is required. Heavy machinery is used, such as an excavator, and in order to drive over the ground without getting stuck in mud, the soil must Read the full article…