Pools:
The term pools or commonly referred to as swimming are areas in which people take baths, especially in the summer season under the shiny sun and in shades. There are different types of pools and we’ll discuss a few of these in this guide.
Types of Pools:
The basic purpose of the pools is to get entertainment and do some exercise while swimming but there are so many other purposes as well that raise the demand of pools in our society such as athletes prepare themselves for the swimming competition and other is the hydrotherapy. Some of the basic pool designs are as follows:
Above ground pools: (1)
These pools are one of the best and most affordable pools for friends and family entertainment purposes. These pools provide fun with easy maintenance and with handsome layout styling. This is an ideal option for those who are fond of swimming in pools and have low resources to afford a luxury pool. Some of it benefits include:
- It has an easy installation procedure, because of its simple and unique style.
- You can select any design from a variety of above-ground pools and you can choose the construction material of your own choice.
- Above ground, pools are also available in portable designs with built-in features of jet spray and light.
- Digging sometimes is very difficult and challenging in tough and rocky areas, so it is free from this issue and is easily manageable in the backyard. Also, there is no risk of falling inside due to manageable height above the ground.
- You can also introduce a deck to increase the styling of the pool.
There are four common above ground pool types such as:
Easy Set Above ground pool: it is like a big circle that you can easily carry to any place where you are going to enjoy your picnic. As the water level raises, it will expand to its maximum limit such as 18’ round and 48” in depth.
- The advantage with this type of pool is that it is a valuable option for that that is living on rents with very affordable price and shallow feature. It will give you great joy while swimming for some hours.
- The disadvantage of having this pool is that, its water volume is not standardized as other pools and if it gets dirty then you have to drain all the water and refill it from the beginning. The second issue with this type is, it is long-lasting for hardly 1-2 summer seasons due to the high risk of leakage.
Steel frame above ground: it is also known as Coleman pool and it comes with a steel structure consisting of a top rail and some kinds of footing with upright bracing. This frame is joined together and fix with the pins to provide handsome pool fillings. It has maximum rounds of 22′ and a depth of about 52″.
- Variety in sizes, can be installed easily within the small time frame of 1-2 hours, and is rather affordable.
- Some negatives of this pool include, it has less durability, high maintaining and refilling cost, and has fewer options with a ladder.
Traditional above-ground pool: these are the original type of above-ground which is permanently available for many years in your lawns. These pools are gently made with metal or resin. These above-ground pools give the luxury of 34′ round and 54″ depth.
- Plus point of having this pool is it has a quick installation procedure of less than 1 day and can be moved from one to another home. If the owner takes good care of these pools then it will entertain them for more than 15 years. It has a low cost that starts from $3000 only.
- Drawback of this pool is that you have to manage the site which is fully levelled and is easily accessible to the electrical connections. In some cities, you need a permit to install it from the state or city management.
Cost of above ground pools:
- The above-ground average rate of installation is $5000.
- It has a minimum cost of $1500 because of the portable and small above-ground pool.
- It reaches a maximum cost of $10,000 on the most reliable and stylish pool.
In-ground Pools: (2)
As the name suggests, these are the pools that are installed into the ground by digging and constructing in different styles to make it beautiful and pleasant. It is more reliable and cleaner than the above-ground pools. There are four main types of in-ground pools which are as follows:
- Concrete with Plaster: this is the most common and easy method to install the in-ground pool with concrete and plaster because these two materials are easily available and have the tendency of supporting the feature of a pool by porous and durable characteristics as well as the capacity to hold the water. The construction process of this pool starts by digging the hole in a specific way and then balance sidelines with the help of steel rods. The pool structure can be shaped in different styles such as hearts and rectangles.
- Alternative Finishes: this type is the upgraded style of the concrete and plaster by adding different textural properties such as tiles, stones, etc. for increasing the beauty of the pool. These textures are also known as Pebble Tec, Wet Edges, and Quartz capes and these textures remain for 8-12 years.
- Fiberglass: these pools are ready-made fiberglass and purchasable from the manufacturers directly and they transfer it to your home and fixes it in the hole with the help of a crane. The life of fiberglass is not more than 10-12 years because fiberglass is damaged by the direct sunlight and chemicals used in pools. Although it can be repaired by a new coating.
Cost of in-ground pools:
- The cost of in-ground pools is $35,000 on average while it may fluctuate with plus and minus figures.
- Minimum installation cost on in-ground may reach $20,000.
- The maximum cost for the lavish and luxurious in-ground pool is $195,000.
Companies and manufacturer of pools:
The name of the top 10 manufacturers of the pools are:
- Southern Poolscapes
- Blue Haven
- Cody Pools
- Platinum Pools
- Presidential Pools and Spas
- Premier Pools and Spas
- Concord Pools and Spas
- Riverbend Sandler
- Morehead Pools
- All Seasons Pools
These are the top companies of the United States that are doing businesses in this niche for many years and are successful in gaining their customer’s satisfaction.
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