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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.
River Pools specializes in inground fiberglass pools. We are familiar with a wide variety of soil conditions, ranging from coastal areas that are literally below sea level, to mountainous regions engorged with bedrock. We also have learned through our collective past experiences how to deal with both high water tables (ground water) and the removal of rock for the installation of fiberglass pools. If you are considering an inground pool, you likely have a myriad of questions regarding how water and rock can influence the construction of your project, and whether the soil condition should impact which type of pool you purchase. Today, we're going to tackle these questions and hopefully give you the information you need to feel comfortable moving one step closer to owning your own backyard pool. So let's jump right in!
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Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner | Pool Design Guides
If you are in the market for an inground pool, whether fiberglass, concrete, or vinyl liner, one of the first things you're likely to consider is the shape of the pool you'd like in your backyard. Being that you're reading this article, there's a good chance you're interested in a freeform or curvy shaped pool. You likely have some questions about freeform pools such as:
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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.
Are you thinking of installing a pool in a yard with trees? We've surveyed hundreds of yards in VA, MD, and WV for inground fiberglass pools over the years, and we've encountered many different tree scenarios. We'd like to share our experience with you today. Here are some common tree questions we are going to answer.
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Installation & Construction | Pool Videos
When we first began installing fiberglass pools in the early 2000s we encountered our share of problems. Despite the fact that we fixed each one and made sure every customer was happy, we were still left asking the question: What went wrong? Many of these issues were leaks that developed in the plumbing of the pool or in the fittings that the plumbing was connected to. In the following video we explain our process, called The River Pools Way, that we developed specifically to eliminate these plumbing problems along with the other challenges associated with fiberglass pool installations.
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Installation & Construction | Pool Videos
What is The River Pools Way? Valid question, so here's the thing: an inground pool is a huge investment. And unlike a new car that you could simply return if things go awry, once a pool is in your backyard...it's your baby. That makes both the quality of the pool and the manner in which it is installed extremely important.
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I'll be completely honest...At River Pools, we have made just about every fiberglass pool installation mistake possible.
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Whether you are a pool builder or a home owner, it's important to understand that the process of building a fiberglass pool on a home under construction presents some unique challenges. However, if these are understood and discussed beforehand they can be easily overcome.
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If you are looking for information about how fiberglass pools are manufactured, you have come to the right place today! As a leading provider of fiberglass pools, we receive lots of questions daily about the materials we use, how they are applied, and how they perform in real-life situations. In this article, we'll address some questions about gelcoat blisters to give you a better understanding of how it happens, why it happens, and what can be done to prevent it.
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If you are seriously considering an inground fiberglass pool, I'm going to make two assumptions: #1. You are actively searching for specific information from fiberglass pool manufacturers about the actual materials they use and how they are applied. #2. Up to this point, your search has been in vain. Luckily, your search is over. Our Vinyl Ester Barrier Coat not only overcomes the common manufacturing challenges in our industry but also provides many other benefits that result in a more beautiful and durable pool for your backyard. Here are some specifics I'd like to point out:
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Retaining Walls, Fence, and Landscaping
If you're interested in purchasing an inground pool and you have a sloped backyard, then you've probably considered incorporating a retaining wall into your design. In the following video, we'll cover the most popular questions people have about retaining walls around inground pools. Here's what we'll be discussing:
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