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River Pools & Spas Blog
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.
As one of the leading manufacturers of fiberglass pool shells in America we get asked all the time, “How do you create a new fiberglass pool design from scratch?” It’s a question we love answering because it’s a fascinating process and we honestly feel that the more informed the consumer is about the product they are buying, the happier they will be with it in the end. With that said, there is a three-step process in the creation of a new fiberglass pool design.
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If you’re considering an inground pool, you are probably also considering installing underwater pool lights. As we specialize in fiberglass swimming pools, we have the opportunity to answer tons of questions about pool lighting. In this article, we’re going to tackle some of the most popular inground pool lighting questions we receive on a daily basis.
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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.
Most folks would love to be able to use their swimming pool for as many days of the year as they possibly can. But where you live, and your local climate, can have a major impact on pool availability -- especially if you live in a more northerly state with more than its fair share of cold and/or snowy days. At River Pools, we speak with hundreds of folks each year about inground pool projects. Many of these prospective pool buyers have questions about pool heaters, and we're always happy to answer these questions. But today, we're going to distill the most common pool heating questions into one helpful article. We want pool buyers (and owners) everywhere to have an easy reference point on the benefits of heating your pool, the different heating options available to you, and what you can expect to spend on each type of pool heater, both in terms of upfront costs (purchase and/or installation), and on an ongoing month-by-month basis for electricity or fuel and regular maintenance.
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass Pool Manufacturers | Pool Videos
The fact that you’ve found this article means you are probably well into the process of finding the right pool for your family. Maybe you have already decided that a fiberglass pool is the way to go, and possibly that a rectangular shape is best for you….now it’s just a matter of finding the pool design that meets your needs the best. If this is the case, you’re in luck because today we’re going to compare two of the most popular rectangular fiberglass pools on the market: The Casini by Trilogy Pools and The G36 by our company, River Pools.
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Pool Design Guides
If you are in the market for a rectangular fiberglass pool, you’re probably wondering which design will best meet the needs of your family. After being in the business of fiberglass pools for years, we’ve basically found that there are five factors that influence which rectangular pool design might make one option a better fit for your family than another. We're going to discuss each of these elements in this article, so here goes!
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Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner | Pool Design Guides | Pool Videos
Of the hundreds of questions we are asked on a daily basis, the most common is probably this: "What are the differences between concrete and fiberglass pools?" It's a great question and there are many differences, but there's one in particular that fiberglass pool owners love to talk about: fiberglass pools are extremely low maintenance.
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A man and a woman who met online are having their first phone conversation. Here's how it goes:
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Cost and Pricing | Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass Pool Manufacturers | Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner | Installation & Construction
We wrote a blog on this subject a few years ago, and after visiting the Pool and Spa show in Atlantic City, I felt that the topic needed to be revisited. I had heard that some fiberglass pool manufacturers who also have vested interest in vinyl liner pools manufacturing are requesting that their fiberglass pool dealers install vinyl liner pools also. I have no problem with that as long as the sales person keeps the customer's best interest in mind when working with them. I have installed vinyl liner pools myself and under the right conditions, I would do it now.
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As a pool guy, I get asked all the time, "What are the most popular options for in-ground pools and why?" I would say the three most popular options are salt water chlorinators, underwater pool lights, and security covers. Here are the pros and cons of each.
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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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