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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.
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Ben Franklin made the famous statement that the only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes. I've got news for you; good ole' Ben was wrong! Try this one: Death...taxes...and concrete will crack! That's not quite as catchy, but it's true nonetheless. So the straight answer to the question is: Yes your concrete pool deck will crack. But don't get excited, we're going to discuss why concrete cracks and then talk solutions. Let's see if we can comprehend this contrary characteristic of concrete.
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Thinking about adding a slide to your backyard pool? They can be fun for the whole family! Here at River Pools, we want to help you create the backyard of your dreams while also staying within budget. We're big fans of pool slides, and we go by these guidelines: You can add a pool slide later. You need to plan the slide's location. You need enough space on your patio for the slide. You have many slide models to choose from.
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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.
Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass Pool Manufacturers | Patio and Coping | Pool Design Guides | Pool Videos
Watch this video to see a slideshow of our latest inground pool pictures.
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When purchasing an inground swimming pool, there are some accessories such as heaters, security covers, and automatic vacuums that can be added or changed over time. You do not have that flexibility with an inground pool light. It's a one-shot deal. Let's look at the two most popular products on the market today to find which inground pool light could work better for you.
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Cost and Pricing | Fiberglass Pool Information | Options and Accessories
Fiberglass pools are unique...at least when it comes to waterline tile (also called perimeter tile). With a gunite pool, waterline tile is required to avoid a waterline staining, and tile is certainly not an option with an inground vinyl liner pool. Only inground fiberglass pools give you the choice of going with a waterline tile or leaving the pool shell exposed above the waterline. So the question before the fiberglass pool consumer is: "Do I want fiberglass pool tile?" Here are some FAQ regarding fiberglass pool tile to assist in making a decision.
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Can you get a discount fiberglass pool from a reputable fiberglass pool dealer? The answer is YES YOU CAN! Do you have to sacrifice quality? No, you don't. I'll show you 4 ways you can buy a top-rated fiberglass pool from a reputable fiberglass pool dealer at a discounted price. Here you go!
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Installation & Construction | Patio and Coping | Pool Videos
Watch the following video to learn about fiberglass pool coping finished with a bullnosed/cantilevered edge.
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Pool Maintenance | Pool Videos
View the following video to learn about swimming pool pump and filter systems:
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Pool Maintenance | Pool Videos
View the following video to learn the steps to vacuuming an inground swimming pool with a manual vacuum.
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Cost and Pricing | DIY Fiberglass Pools
At River Pools, we manufacture fiberglass pools that are sold through a vast network of independent installers from around the country who have installed thousands of pools collectively. Our pools aren't available to homeowners for direct purchase, but we still get frequent questions about DIY fiberglass pool installations.
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