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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 | DIY Fiberglass Pools | Fiberglass Pool Information | Installation & Construction
Yes, people do buy used fiberglass swimming pools. And no, I’m not kidding. How does it happen? In most cases, a ‘used’ fiberglass pool is one that was partially installed, got damaged during the process, and then had to be taken back to the factory for repair (as the repair was too much to do on the job site itself). Also, in a very few cases, fully installed fiberglass pool shells have been removed from the ground in order for the homeowners to install another pool or change the backyard design in general. But because fiberglass shells can last 50+ years, this typically isn't an issue.
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Cost and Pricing | DIY Fiberglass Pools | Installation & Construction
So you're thinking about doing a DIY and installing a fiberglass pool kit yourself, eh? It's interesting how often we get asked about self-installs here at River Pools. In fact, we usually sell 3–5 of these kits every year to homeowners. That's why I wanted to discuss today some of the problems and considerations that must be made before you simply buy a kit and start digging.
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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.
DIY Fiberglass Pools | Installation & Construction | Pool Videos
Now that gravel has become the accepted standard (over sand) as the backfill and base material used in the fiberglass pool industry, many persons often inquire with our company as to the type of gravel/stone that should be used as well as the amount typically required when installing a fiberglass pool.
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Fiberglass Pool Manufacturers | Finding A Pool Contractor | Installation & Construction | Pool Design Guides | Pool Videos
There are many factors that make up the quality of a fiberglass swimming pool, and one of the most important is that the appropriate amount of materials are used during the process of constructing the shell.
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Installation & Construction | Patio and Coping
We are frequently asked questions about deck drainage for inground pools.
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In one of the most surprising moves of the fiberglass pool industry of 2011, Viking Fiberglass Pools (Latham Int) has announced today that it has purchased Trilogy Pools, another major fiberglass pool manufacturer.
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One of the questions we often hear this time of year is about tarp pool covers, and whether or not they'll do the trick for protecting your swimming pool over the cold winter months. In most cases, the frank answer to this question is 'NO'. Here are 5 reasons why most tarp pool covers aren't worth it.
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Pool Closing/Winterization | Pool Maintenance
Well, sadly the summer has again come to a close for most folks around the US, which means it's time to winterize your inground swimming pool. But for those persons that own a fiberglass swimming pool, it's very important to remember one key to a proper winterization: Water Level.
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Patio and Coping | Pool Videos
In the last year or so, we at River Pools and Spas have done more paver patios than ever before with our fiberglass pool installations. With their elegant look, customized design, plus the fact that they never crack, pavers are becoming more and more popular as a patio choice amongst swimming pool consumers.
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Pool Videos
We talk about swimming pools all the time here at River Pools and Spas, but the bottom line question consumers need to answer during this process is:
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