Have you always dreamed of installing a swimming pool in your backyard, and you've finally decided to do it? You are going to want to think about the following things in order to make some key decisions about your new pool.
Will The Pool Be Temporary Or Permanent?
You need to think about how committed you are to having this swimming pool. Will it be something that you only have up and running during the summer or a few years, or is it going to be a permanent fixture in your backyard? This will help decide if it is going to be an above-ground swimming pool or one that is professionally installed below-ground.
What Shape Will The Pool Be?
Take a look at your yard so that you can determine what kind of shape the pool will be. Do you have plenty of room to install any type of pool that you want, or are you limited to a small area of space? The shape of the pool is going to determine what kind of material you use.
The design of a concrete pool is only limited by your imagination. You can essentially create any pool shape that you want. The same can be said of a pool that uses a vinyl pool liner. However, fiberglass pools are a bit different. They come in predetermined sizes because they are manufactured off-site, and they are limited in size because they must be transported. The pools tend to be more rectangular shaped because of this, and no wider than what can be put on the back of a flatbed truck and fit on the road.
How Much Maintenance Do You Want To Do?
Of all the pool materials, fiberglass is the one that requires the least amount of maintenance over time. Vinyl liners are also low maintenance, but easy to repair if the need comes up. Concrete will require the most maintenance to keep the material in good shape. You'll need to have the material resurfaced occasionally, and then make repairs to the concrete when it starts to crack in areas before it gets worse.
What Is Your Budget?
Your budget can also determine the pool that you get. A concrete pool is on the high end due to its cost, with vinyl and fiberglass being more affordable options. If you do not have the money upfront to afford concrete, then vinyl or fiberglass may be your only pitons.
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