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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.

Marcus Sheridan

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Fiberglass Pool Information  |  Fiberglass Pool Manufacturers  |  Installation & Construction

Viking Fiberglass Pools vs. Trilogy Pools: Which is Better? (Reviews/Ratings)

Two of the most prominent fiberglass pool manufacturers in the industry are Viking Pools and Trilogy Pools. Having installed both pools during our many years in business at River Pools, as well as working with pool owners across the country through PoolSchool, I've established opinions regarding the two lines over the years. Each company has their individual pros and cons and so this article will review both companies and see how they stack up against each other.

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Fiberglass Pool Information

Fiberglass Swimming Pools Taking Over the Swimming Pool Industry

Fiberglass swimming pools at one point in time were frowned upon in the swimming pool industry. And frankly, much of the criticisms were merited. In the early stages, the biggest problems and issues with fiberglass swimming pools were:

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Comparing Fiberglass, Concrete, and Vinyl Liner Pools in the Modern Age Ebook.

Comparing Fiberglass, Concrete, and Vinyl Liner Pools in the Modern Age

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.

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Patio and Coping  |  Pool Videos

Fire Pits and Swimming Pools Video

Are you thinking about upgrading your pool area with a custom fire pit? Watch this video for a few pro tips!

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Installation & Construction  |  Options and Accessories  |  Pool Videos

How to Wire a Salt Chlorine Generator for Swimming Pools

View the following video to see the proper wiring of a swimming pool salt chlorinator.

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Pool Design Guides

Lap Pools and Swim Spas: A 'Lengthy' Discussion

Because the exercises of swimming and water aerobics have become so popular in the past 20 years, ‘Lap' swimming pools have also experienced exceptional growth. And with the advances of technology, no longer does a lap pool need be a 10'x50' swimming area. In fact, lap pools can now be some of the smallest pools in the industry. Let take a closer look at some of the various lap pools available on the market today.

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Cost and Pricing

Should I Buy a Swimming Pool in Today's Economy?

The question is, should I buy a fiberglass pool when I am not sure of what the economy is going to do?

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Fiberglass Pool Information  |  Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner

Fiberglass Swimming Pools vs Concrete Swimming Pools: Which is better?

Ahhhh…So the debate rages on. Which is better? Are concrete pools the best choice? Or has fiberglass taken over as the pool of the 21st century?

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Fiberglass Pool Information  |  Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner  |  Vinyl Liner Pool Information

Fiberglass vs Vinyl Liner Pools: Which is Better?

Throughout the years of helping pool shoppers compare and contrast the different types of pools available, I've had many that debated the merits of Vinyl Liners versus Fiberglass Pools. So let's take a closer look at these two swimming pool building methods and the pros and cons of each.

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Options and Accessories  |  Pool Videos

Video Guide to Swimming Pool Security Covers

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Options and Accessories

How to take off your Swimming Pool's Security Cover!

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