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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.
Cost and Pricing | Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass Pool Manufacturers | Patio and Coping
You may be wondering of all the pools that we installed in 2013 what were the most popular pool designs and options. Here is some food for thought on your fiberglass pool installation for 2014.
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If you are considering a new pool or even replacing your existing pool pump, you're probably wondering which type of pool pump and filter system best meets your needs. That's a great question, and you've come to the right place to get some answers!
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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.
Retaining Walls, Fence, and Landscaping
When does a pool need a retaining wall? One of the biggest challenges that I run into when I show up at someone’s home to lay the pool off is the grade of their yard. I rarely walk into someone’s back yard and discover that it is completely flat. Sometimes, I find that with some extra gravel and some creative backfilling we can get by without the extra expense of walls. Sometimes, walls can really add to the aesthetics of the pool when incorporated properly.
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Finding A Pool Contractor | Installation & Construction
Okay, let's cut to the chase. Although as a pool guy this seems crazy to me, the following is an accurate portrayal of the entire conversation most folks considering an inground pool have with a potential builder about a very important topic...their warranty:
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Finding A Pool Contractor | Installation & Construction
At River Pools we receive calls on a daily basis from folks who are in the process of looking for a new home or property where they can install a future pool. They all want to know the same thing: “What should I look for in a property where I can install the pool of my dreams?” That’s a great question and we just happen to have some great pointers, so let’s dive right in!
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Options and Accessories | Pool Design Guides | Pool Videos
When I first walked into the backyard of Chuck and Kristian Todd in Arlington, Virginia, my first thought was, "If this is going to happen, it'll have to be interesting". In the end, it turned out to be quite interesting indeed, as you'll see in the following before and after video.
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner | Patio and Coping | Pool Videos
In this video, you’ll see an existing vinyl liner pool that we converted to fiberglass. The most amazing aspect of this entire project is that the dilapidated vinyl pool you're about to see is only 15 years old…and it’s already gone through 3 liners!
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Options and Accessories | Patio and Coping | Pool Design Guides | Pool Videos | Retaining Walls, Fence, and Landscaping
In the market for an inground pool? If so, you're certainly looking for the options and accessories that best meet your needs. Let's discuss 10 of the most popular and innovative pool options in the pool industry today! You'll learn why they are gaining in popularity and ballpark costs for each.
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Finding A Pool Contractor | Installation & Construction | Pool Videos
Let's be honest: Although fiberglass pools are taking the inground pool market by storm in North America, there are still some potential installation problems that continue to pop up in the industry:
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Installation & Construction | Patio and Coping
We are frequently asked questions about deck drainage for inground pools.
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