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The most educational swimming pool blog in the country, providing fiberglass pool articles and videos, as well as information on inground concrete and liner pools.
Are you losing water in your fiberglass pool? Perhaps you've scanned the pool surface and cannot find any damage to the pool shell, so you're wondering where to turn next. At River Pools, we've installed countless fiberglass pools and have dealt with these kinds of situations before. This article will walk you through the steps that you should take if your inground fiberglass pool is losing water.
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On hot days where the temperature has you sweating and thirsty for a cold drink, there aren't many things as refreshing as jumping into a cold pool. A pool is something you want to enjoy when it's hot outside. However, many people don't consider that their pool water can reach temperatures in the 90s during the summer. Pool chillers, an optional feature on pool heat pumps, are specifically designed to lower your pool's water temperature so that you can fully enjoy it, even on the hottest days of summer. In the following video, I show just how big the difference can be when you have a chiller/cooler installed on your pool.
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Don't blindly wonder if a fiberglass, concrete, or vinyl liner pool is right for you. Our educational ebook does a deep-dive comparison of the 3 types, all while noting the advantages and disadvantages of each.
It was a blistering July day in Virginia. The heat index was 108 degrees, there was a heat advisory in effect, and we were sitting around the office discussing what an enlightening experience it is for potential clients who decide to make the trip to visit our inground pool park in Warsaw. Dan Dunn, our sales manager, mentioned how he not only takes time to show the different types of patio options featured in the pool park, but he actually has his clients remove their shoes to feel the temperature difference between the various patio materials. Immediately a light bulb went off in my mind and I said, "Video!"
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If you're reading this, it's because you find yourself at a crossroads as to what to do with your existing inground pool. We encounter folks all the time who purchased a pool decades earlier (perhaps when the children were small) but have reached a point where they are considering replacing or filling it in for one or more of the following reasons:
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We recently received a comment on our blog asking: "What is the process of removing dirt during an inground pool installation?" We find that this is a question that most folks have when considering an inground pool. Today you're in luck because in the following jobsite video we tackle this, as well as other common excavation/dirt related questions.
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Installation & Construction | Pool Videos
If you live in an area with a high water table, you may be wondering if a pool installation is possible, or how to manage ground water during the installation of an inground pool.
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Of the roughly one hundred inground pools we install each year throughout Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia, we encounter several that require upgrades to the home's electrical service. Today, we're going to answer some of the common questions we receive about how a swimming pool may influence whether or not you will need to upgrade your electrical service.
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Are you in the market for an inground swimming pool? If so, we at River Pools understand that this can be an overwhelming process. Initially, when shopping for a pool, we encounter what seems like a never-ending flood of budget, design, and construction questions. Furthermore, It can be difficult to find credible and unbiased information. Well, today you're in luck because we are going to share our answers to common swimming pool construction-related questions that hundreds of our inground pool clients have asked over the years.
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Are you looking for inspiration for your new backyard pool? After being in the business of fiberglass pools for many years, we would like to help you get your project off on the right foot. But if you're like most people, the prospect of finding the perfect pool can seem daunting.
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Patio and Coping | Pool Videos
Are you considering installing pavers around your inground pool? If so, you are in luck because today we are going to discuss some of the most common paver questions we receive here at River Pools.
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