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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.
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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Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass Pool Manufacturers | Options and Accessories
When we started River Pools and Spas 14 years ago, we were like any other pool company and if you asked for it, we sold it to you. But we have learned that the customer can be their own worst enemy. What I mean by that is buying a pool is usually a new experience for the home owner and with the right guidance, they can end up with a pool that will best suit their family. What the concrete/gunite companies knew was that most fiberglass companies did not have diving pools, so they could use that to help beat out the fiberglass sales guy. But it did not take long before fiberglass manufacturers started building fiberglass swimming pools that were 8’ deep and could take a diving board.
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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
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass Pool Manufacturers | Pool Design Guides
The purchase of a swimming pool is a huge investment. Buying a pool is not like buying a car - it is more like adding on an addition to your home. Most people purchase their first car before they are 18 years old and they do so with the help of a family member. During your lifetime you will purchase many cars where on the other hand you will probably only purchase one pool. Also, when purchasing a car, you can get quite a bit of advice from quite a few people, because almost everyone you know has owned more than one car. The same is not true with a pool. Even when talking with someone who has had or has a pool does not guarantee good advice, because that person has probably only owned one pool, which means that their knowledge is limited to just that.
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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
Although this photo might confuse you at first, it's showing a fiberglass display pool at our headquarters here in Warsaw, VA, after some serious wind gusts that have been plaguing the state over the last couple of days. What normally is a pool shell on its side with the trailer as its base, mother nature decided to blow it over with some serious force behind it, causing the shell to slam to the ground. Even better though, the shell was unharmed. Its flexibility and tensile strength, as always, saved the day.
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass Pool Manufacturers | Pool Design Guides
In the past, we at River Pools and Spas have taken the time to recognize the different advances and developments in the fiberglass pool industry over the years, many of which have been the most read articles on this blog to date. So, as 2013 is now here, we felt it time to discuss the best inground fiberglass swimming pool designs we’re seeing in terms of functionality and creativity in 2013. Also, as a side note, this article is not about the quality of the included manufacturers, but rather our opinions on their designs. Here goes!
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