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Pros And Cons - Above Ground & In Ground Swimming Pools
It really should be no decision at all. A conventional in ground cement pool is always the better choice of swimming pools of you can afford one..Or is it?? Why not stop and look at all the pros and cons before you accept this logic on face value because the fact is the world is full of people who regret having an in ground pool installed.
To start of with the price discrepancy between the two types of pools has gown by astronomical proportions. Believe it because it's not at all uncommon now for people to pay over a hundred thousand dollars for the same pool that cost maybe twenty- five thousand a decade ago.
Also understand that a conventional pool builder is going to do his best to try to up-sell you on every cost enhancing feature that there is. On the other hand, you can buy an above ground pool in one complete package that includes not one up-sell sales pitch. One set price for your pool.
If you think that you're going to make any profit on your home by having a conventional in ground pool installed, you couldn't be more mistaken. The fact is that when it's all said and done, you will have actually lost money on the deal. The long and the short of it, is that there are much better ways to invest in a home.
At the same time, with the cost of an above ground pool as low as it is, you just don't take near the depreciation hit that you do an on an in ground pool. Also remember that your maintenance costs on an in ground pool will be substantially higher than on above ground swimming pools.
Really when it really comes down to it, the first big decision that people have to make when deciding on swimming pools, is whether to go with an above ground or an in ground built in. Sound like an easy decision to make? Well even if you can well afford a custom built in, there are still lots of viable reasons to go with either type.
As an example, far too many people approach the decision on a pool like it's bringing home a puppy. Sure it sounds fun at the time but bear in mind that a built in swimming pool lasts for years and years. This means that long after the kids have grown up and moved out you'll still be stuck with pool maintenance.
Also remember that the boom times for property improvements are long gone. The real estate market is flooded with foreclosed homes that have built in pools. What this means is that you just can't expect the money that you put into a pool to reflect back on the value of your home like it used to.
So just like driving a new car off a lot, you're going to take financial hit on a brand new built in pool. On the other hand, with above ground swimming pools costing but a fraction of what what a built in costs, it only stands to reason that the financial, depreciation loss would be substantially less.
Always remember that the reality is that you're only going to be using your pool for about half the year. Oh sure, in the planning stages you might think that you're going for winter swims. However; after a few of those, just like most people you'll probably find that it's much nicer to stay warm and dry on cold winter nights.
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Above Ground Swimming Pool Ladder Pad $75 Protect the life of your above ground swimming pool liner with this high-quality ladder pad. The pad acts as a cushion and eliminates chafing between your liner and your pool ladder.Dimensions: 9 inches long x 30 inches wideMaterial: FoamColor: BlueModel number: NA400 |
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Deluxe Above Ground Swimming Pool Step Pad $201.77 Protect the life of your swimming pool liner with this high-quality step pad. The pad acts as a cushion and eliminates chafing between your liner and your above ground pool step.Dimensions: 5 feet long x 4 feet wide x 3 feet deepMaterial: FoamColor: BlueModel number: NA402 |
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Above Ground Swimming Pool Step Pad $121.05 Protect the life of your swimming pool liner with this high-quality step pad. The pad acts as a cushion and eliminates chafing between your liner and your above ground pool step.Dimensions: 3 feet long x 3 feet wide x 2 feet deepMaterial: FoamColor: BlueModel number: NA401 |
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Pooleye Above Ground Swimming Pool Alarm System $201.77 This alarm-patented underwater wave detector protects your swimming pool and your loved ones, while eliminating false alarms due to wind or rain. The Pooleye Above Ground Swimming Pool Alarm System discretely mounts inside the pool and emits a loud siren when objects weighing 15 pounds or more enter the pool. You can also adjust the alarm's sensitivity. Protect your loved ones from accidental drowningsControl panel features on/off switch, low battery alert and power check reset buttonComes complete with mounting hardware and instructionsRequires 4 'AA' batteries (not included)Maximum pool size: 24 feet round or 16 feet x 32 feet ovalProduct dimensions: 15 inches high x 9 inches wide x 9 inches deepModel number: NA420Material: Plastic |
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Mystic 18-foot Above Ground Pool $2306.9 Make a splash in this Mystic 18-foot round above ground extruded resin pool Swimming pool has 52-inch high wallOutdoor pool features 7-inch ledges and 6-inch verticals Gray frame and wallPlease note: liner is not included |
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Wing-It Water Basketball Hoop Game for Above Ground Swimming Pools by Pool Shot $374.95 This unique item works for above ground swimming pools only. Every unit has an extension pole that will raise the backboard up to accommodate above ground swimming pools. The backboard has a patented "Winged Backboard", hence the name...Wing-It.Features Include:Backboard:UV treated polyethylene construction25" High x 38" WideOne 8" 45-degree angled wing at each sideRim/Ball:15" diameter, galvanized, orange powder coated rim with nylon netOne rugged full-sized orange vinyl basketball for water useSupport Pole:2 piece round, 16 gauge, zinc coated, steel pole 2-3/8" in diameterMain pole is 48" long for inground pool useIncludes a sleeve that must be cemented into the ground.Assembled:Dry weight: 50 pounds.Rim height from top side of 48" above ground pool: 20 inchesRim height from top side of 52" above ground pool: 16 inches |
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Above Ground $29.99 Ruth Palmer Above Ground - Photographic Print |
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Belize Above Ground 18x24-foot Oval Swimming Pool Package $6330.62 Designed to provide your family with years of backyard fun, this complete pool package includes a 48-inch deep Belize swimming pool, solid blue liner, wide-mouth skimmer, A-frame ladder and a sand filter system with a 1 HP pump. Enjoy a vacation in your backyard now with this top-quality pool package. Durable 6-foot top rails and uprights resist corrosionDeluxe resin seat covers provide a sleek, modern lookSteel parts protected by the Star Galfin process, a proprietary combination of zinc and aluminum which coats all steel parts for superior corrosion resistanceSand filter system with a 1 HP pumpWide-mouth thru-the-wall skimmerA-frame ladderSolid blue linerComprehensive installation manual includedMaterial: Steel, resin, plasticDimensions: 396 inches long x 216 inches wide x 48 inches deep Model number: NB3019 |
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Belize Above Ground 18-foot Round Swimming Pool Package $4121.23 Designed to provide your family with years of backyard fun, this complete pool package includes a 52-inch deep Belize swimming pool, solid blue liner, wide-mouth skimmer, A-frame ladder and a sand filter system with a 1 HP pump. Enjoy a vacation in your backyard now with this top-quality pool package. Durable 6-foot top rails and uprights resist corrosionDeluxe resin seat covers provide a sleek, modern lookSteel parts protected by the Star Galfin process, a proprietary combination of zinc and aluminum which coats all steel parts for superior corrosion resistanceSand filter system with a 1 HP pumpWide-mouth thru-the-wall skimmerA-frame ladderSolid blue linerComprehensive installation manual includedMaterial: Steel, resin, plasticDimensions: 216 inches long x 216 inches wide x 52 inches deep Model number: NB3032 |
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Belize Above Ground 24-foot Round Swimming Pool Package $4555.87 Designed to provide your family with years of backyard fun, this complete pool package includes a 52-inch deep Belize swimming pool, solid blue liner, wide-mouth skimmer, A-frame ladder and a sand filter system with a 1 HP pump. Enjoy a vacation in your backyard now with this top-quality pool package. Durable 6-foot top rails and uprights resist corrosionDeluxe resin seat covers provide a sleek, modern lookSteel parts protected by the Star Galfin process, a proprietary combination of zinc and aluminum which coats all steel parts for superior corrosion resistanceSand filter system with a 1 HP pumpWide-mouth thru-the-wall skimmerA-frame ladderSolid blue linerComprehensive installation manual includedMaterial: Steel, resin, plasticDimensions: 288 inches long x 288 inches wide x 52 inches deep Model number: NB3034 |
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Belize Above Ground 12 x 24-foot Oval Swimming Pool Package $5451 Designed to provide your family with years of backyard fun, this complete pool package includes a 52-inch deep Belize swimming pool, solid blue liner, wide-mouth skimmer, A-frame ladder and a sand filter system with a 1 HP pump. Enjoy a vacation in your backyard now with this top-quality pool package. Durable 6-foot top rails and uprights resist corrosionDeluxe resin seat covers provide a sleek, modern lookSteel parts protected by the Star Galfin process, a proprietary combination of zinc and aluminum which coats all steel parts for superior corrosion resistanceSand filter system with a 1 HP pumpWide-mouth thru-the-wall skimmerA-frame ladderSolid blue linerComprehensive installation manual includedMaterial: Steel, resin, plasticDimensions: 288 inches long x 144 inches wide x 52 inches deep Model number: NB3040 |
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Belize Above Ground 18 x 33-foot Oval Swimming Pool Package $6723.86 Designed to provide your family with years of backyard fun, this complete pool package includes a 52-inch deep Belize swimming pool, solid blue liner, wide-mouth skimmer, A-frame ladder and a sand filter system with a 1 HP pump. Enjoy a vacation in your backyard now with this top-quality pool package.Durable 6-foot top rails and uprights resist corrosionDeluxe resin seat covers provide a sleek, modern lookSteel parts protected by the Star Galfin process, a proprietary combination of zinc and aluminum which coats all steel parts for superior corrosion resistanceSand filter system with a 1 HP pumpWide-mouth thru-the-wall skimmerA-frame ladderSolid blue linerComprehensive installation manual includedMaterial: Steel, resin, plasticDimensions: 396 inches long x 216 inches wide x 52 inches deepModel number: NB3046 |
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Belize Above Ground 27-foot Round Swimming Pool Package $5214 Designed to provide your family with years of backyard fun, this complete pool package includes a 52-inch deep Belize swimming pool, solid blue liner, wide-mouth skimmer, A-frame ladder and a sand filter system with a 1 HP pump. Enjoy a vacation in your backyard now with this top-quality pool package. Durable 6-foot top rails and uprights resist corrosionDeluxe resin seat covers provide a sleek, modern lookSteel parts protected by the Star Galfin process, a proprietary combination of zinc and aluminum which coats all steel parts for superior corrosion resistanceSand filter system with a 1 HP pumpWide-mouth thru-the-wall skimmerA-frame ladderSolid blue linerComprehensive installation manual includedMaterial: Steel, resin, plasticDimensions: 324 inches long x 324 inches wide x 52 inches deepModel number: NB3035 |
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Belize Above Ground 15 x 30-foot Oval Swimming Pool Package $5931.15 Designed to provide your family with years of backyard fun, this complete pool package includes a 52-inch deep Belize swimming pool, solid blue liner, wide-mouth skimmer, A-frame ladder and a sand filter system with a 1 HP pump. Enjoy a vacation in your backyard now with this top-quality pool package. Durable 6-foot top rails and uprights resist corrosionDeluxe resin seat covers provide a sleek, modern lookSteel parts protected by the Star Galfin process, a proprietary combination of zinc and aluminum which coats all steel parts for superior corrosion resistanceSand filter system with a 1 HP pumpWide-mouth thru-the-wall skimmerA-frame ladderSolid blue linerComprehensive installation manual includedMaterial: Steel, resin, plasticDimensions: 360 inches long x 180 inches wide x 52 inches deep Model number: NB3044 |
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Zanzibar Above-Ground Hybrid 24-foot Round Swimming Pool Package $6462.56 Designed to provide your family with years of backyard fun, this complete Zanzibar pool package includes a 54-inch deep pool, a grand tile unibead liner, wide-mouth skimmer, A-frame ladder and a sand filter system with a 1 HP pump. Enjoy a vacation in your backyard now with this top-quality pool package.Sturdy coated 8-foot top rail will never rust, corrode or dentUprights and sidewalls made of durable, high-quality galvanized steelImpervious to water or chemical damageLoaded with UV inhibitors to protect pool from sunlightSand filter with 1 HP pumpWide-mouth skimmer and return fittingsA-frame ladderGrand tile unibead linerAssembly requiredMaterial: Steel, resin, plasticDimensions: 288 inches long x 288 inches wide x 54 inches deepModel number: NB3207 |
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Large Above Ground Pool Maintenance Kit $250.92 This quality, handy maintenance kit has everything you need to take care of your above ground swimming pool. The pool kit contains a 30-foot vac hose, a 15-foot telepole, a premium leaf skimmer and more.3-Piece 15-foot telepolePremium aluminum leaf skimmerDeluxe chrome thermometerStandard 30-foot vac hoseVinyl liner vacuum headNylon wall brushAquacheck test stripsModel number: NA394 |
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Standard Above-ground Pool Maintenance Kit $196.46 Keep your swimming pool healthy and balanced with this above-ground pool maintenance kit. This pool care kit has everything you need to take care of your pool's water.Includes:3-piece 12-foot telepole Leaf skimmerThermometerStandard 30-foot vac hose Vinyl liner vacuum headNylon wall brushAquacheck test strips |
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Hawksbill Turtle Swimming above Reef $19.99 Paul Souders Hawksbill Turtle Swimming above Reef - Photographic Print |
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View of a Female Snorkeler Swimming Above $39.99 Michael Melford View of a Female Snorkeler Swimming Above - Photographic Print |
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Stronghold Above Ground Anchor $72.99 Kryptonite Stronghold Above Ground Anchor Kryptonite's latest innovation in security Above ground anchor security Hardened carbon alloy shackle Comes with cement anchor bolts 7 1/2" diameter x 1 5/8" tall |
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Sunheater Above Ground Pool Solar Heater $498.72 Keep your pool warm with a polypropylene heat collectorSolar heater features 80 square feet of solar panelsPool accessory is perfect for heating any aboveground swimming poolPanel array measures 4 feet wide x 20 feet long |
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Deluxe 28-foot Above-Ground Solar Reel $1021.88 Take the hassle out of using your pool's solar blanket with this pool reel. This swimming pool reel is designed to be used by just one person.Features a special bearing system at both ends of the reel, providing smooth, effortless removal of your solar blanketReel is anchored by rugged mounting brackets that are permanently installed on your pool's top rail (rail must be at least 6 inches)Mounting brackets allow you to remove your reel in the fall and install your winter cover without obstructionThe hand cranks and bases are constructed of durable non-corroding polymer material that will last and lastThis reel will fit up to a 28-foot oval or round pools and it comes complete with solar blanket attachment hardware and installation instructionsAssembly required. |
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Zanzibar 15x30-foot Oval Hybrid Above-ground and Kit $9170.61 Style and quality merge together in this attractive 54-inch deep steel pool. The Zanzibar features an 8-inch wide resin top rail that looks great and will never rust or corrode. This swimming pool comes with everything you need to get set up.Includes:54-inch deep hybrid poolWidemouth skimmerGrand Tile Unibead linerA-Frame ladder1-horsepower pumpSand filter systemDimensions are 15 feet x 30 feet ovalSuper strong steel construction Corrosion-proof protectonImpervious to water or chemical damage and it is loaded with UV inhibitors to protect it from sunlightEasy installationInstallation instructions are included with each poolAssemble required. |
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Zanzibar 27-foot Hybrid Above-ground Pool and Kit $7388.74 Style and quality merge together in this attractive 54-inch deep steel pool. This swimming pool features an 8-inch-wide resin top rail that looks great and will never rust or corrode. This pool comes with everything you need to get set up. Includes:54-inch hybrid poolWidemouth skimmerGrand Tile Unibead linerA-Frame ladder1-horsepower pump Sand filter systemDimensions: 27 feet round Super strong steel construction Uses thick gauge steel in its uprights and sidewalls to make this pool rugged and durableCorrosion-proof protectionImpervious to water or chemical damage and it is loaded with UV inhibitors to protect it from sunlightEasy installationInstallation instructions are included with each poolAssembly required. |
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A Helicopter Hovering Just Above the Ground $79.99 A Helicopter Hovering Just Above the Ground - Premium Photographic Print |
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Cemetery with Above-Ground Crypts or Graves $39.99 Tyrone Turner Cemetery with Above-Ground Crypts or Graves - Photographic Print |
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Archway of Rock, High Above the Ground $24.99 Jeff Foott Archway of Rock, High Above the Ground - Photographic Print |
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Rock Climbing Above the Snowy Ground $39.99 Bill Hatcher Rock Climbing Above the Snowy Ground - Photographic Print |
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Divers Swimming Above a Reef with Colorful Fish $39.99 Wolcott Henry Divers Swimming Above a Reef with Colorful Fish - Photographic Print |
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A Swimming Pool Above Monaco and its Harbor $39.99 Jodi Cobb A Swimming Pool Above Monaco and its Harbor - Photographic Print |
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Water Warden 27-foot Above Ground Pool Safety Net $779.27 Water Warden safety net offers protection to kids and petsSuper strong net is designed to be used when your pool is not in useSwimming pool accessory is especially handy when you are out of town or away on vacationExtra strong, UV-stabilized netting protects your pool from unwanted intrusionUnique installation system cannot be removed by childrenPre-finished net system installs on your pool in three minutes or lessLightweight and easy to removeInitial installation manual and template make retrofitting your pool quick and easyFits above-ground pools 27 feet in diameter |
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Water Warden 30-foot Above Ground Pool Safety Net $831.22 Water Warden safety net offers protection to kids and petsSuper strong net is designed to be used when your pool is not in useSwimming pool accessory is especially handy when you are out of town or away on vacationExtra strong, UV-stabilized netting protects your pool from unwanted intrusionUnique installation system cannot be removed by childrenPre-finished net system installs on your pool in three minutes or lessLightweight and easy to removeInitial installation manual and template make retrofitting your pool quick and easyFits above-ground pools 30 feet in diameter |
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