23 Dec
Swimming pools are very popular these days, proving to be one of the best investments you can make for your home and your family. If you live in an area that is known for a hot climate, a swimming pool can be an ideal way to cool off. You can have friends over at your pool to have fun, or use it to teach your kids how to swim. Although many people prefer an in ground pool, an above ground pool is just as good – if not better.
Above ground swimming pools are well known for three reasons – safety, installation, and maintenance. All types of swimming pools can be a chore to maintain, as you have to clean it on a daily basis and ensure that you have the right balance of chemicals in the water. You also have to keep an eye on the temperature as well, and keep objects such as leaves out of the water.
Above ground pools are easier to maintain for the simple reason of being above ground. In ground pools are down low, meaning that debris can easily get into it, and animals such as dogs, cats, and even squirrels have easy access to it. Above ground pools on the other hand are a bit higher up, and make it hard for animals and debris to gain access to the water. Those of you who are looking for a pool that requires less maintenance – should look into an above ground swimming pool.
Above ground pools are also safer for children as well. Children can easily fall into in ground pools, for the simple fact that they are low to the ground. With an above ground pool, children have to climb a ladder before they can get in the water. This can make it hard for children to gain access, which is exactly what you want. If you have young children at your house, you can count on an above ground pool to provide a sense of security.
Unlike in ground pools, above ground swimming pools are much easier to install, as you can do it yourself. You can choose a professional if you like, although above ground pools are so easy to install that anyone can do it. With these types of pools, there is no digging up your yard or other dangers involved. All you need to do is clean off an area of your property for the pool, then set everything up. It normally takes just a few hours to set up your pool, which makes it a very time efficient way of having a swimming pool.
Above ground pools are also cost efficient as well. Most above ground swimming pools cost nearly 1/4 the price of an in ground pool, making them affordable for even those who on a tight budget. There are several sizes to choose from, from the smallest and cheapest to the largest. Even if you get a large model, the prices are still very affordable. This way, your entire family can have a pool to enjoy in the summer without going broke in the process.
With an above ground swimming pool, you can spend quality time with your family without leaving your home. Even though there are responsibilities and maintenance involved with a swimming pool, it’s well worth it. If you have been looking for a great swimming pool, you can rest assured that an above ground pool is well worth the time – and the money.
Nicholas Tan
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3 Responses for "Swimming Pools: Above Ground Swimming Pools"
Would a sand base or vermiculite base, used with above ground swimming pools, be the best?
I was planning on purchasing an above ground swimming pool(can’t place an in ground pool due to rocky soil). The base is the material used below the liner of the pool. I need opinions as to what you would use if you were setting up an above ground swimming pool in your yard. I’ve been told that the sand would cause troubles with wall expansion by getting into cracks, etc. I’ve researched vermicultie and it is apparently contaminated with asbestos. Which base would you use? Fine masonary sand or vermiculite?
I don’t have a pool myself. But I do remember when my friends or neighbors had their pools installed. Sand is the best. It helps with settling the ground and the pool itself.
Hope that helps!
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Don’t use masonry sand, that would cause a problem.
The sand you want to use is regular play sand. Depending on the size of the pool you can either pick up 50lb bags of this at your local hardware store or you can have a few yards dropped off from your local topsoil/landscape/rockery place. If you use the latter you will have to pick out some larger rocks and possibly some organic debris but it is much cheaper if you need a lot of it.
Vermiculite will crush and does not stand up to pressures at all. For this reason alone I would not suggest it. Combined with the fact that it contains asbestos (which many many products do by the way) and you have a slight health hazard.
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Registered CPO (Certified Pool Operator) with the National Swimming Pool Federation http://www.nspf.com/ and maintaining public access swimming pools for many years now.
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