An above ground pool is as much fun as an in-ground pool but at a fraction of the cost.
There are two types of above ground swimming pools – pools with hard sides and pools with soft sides.
Hard Sided Above Ground Pools are normally Round or Oval (egg shaped) and are available in a variety of sizes and depths. They have a sheet metal frame which has fixed to it a one piece flexable metal wall with a sheet metal rail attached to the top for stabilization. A vinyl liner is then inserted and attached to the top rail to contain the water. Although cheaper than a soft side above ground pool, a metal sided swimming pool requires more elaborate ground preperation and is considerably more difficult to assemble.
Soft Sided Above Ground Pools are normally availble in both Round and the more popular Rectangle shape. Although they have been around for some time, Soft Side above ground swimming pools have become increasingly popular over the last 10 years. Like their metal wall predesessor, they are also available in a variety of sizes and depths.
In fact due to their strength and durability, they are quite often custom built in extremely large sizes for use in
commercial applications. Soft Side Pools can be placed on any surface, grass, dirt, concrete, even sand or gravel, and will normally tolorate up to 3" out of level. The pool liner material is similar to that used for bullet proof vests and therefor is extremely durable and puncture resistant. The average family can normally assemble a soft side pool an hour or so and can move it as often as needed without damage to any of the parts.
Both types of Above Ground Pools require A filter and an electric pump to circulate the water and a ladder to get in and out of the pool. Other desirable accessories may include an automatic pool cleaner, automatic chlorinator, pool heater , a swimming pool light or even a swimming pool slide. |
