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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.
DIY Fiberglass Pools | Fiberglass Pool Information | Finding A Pool Contractor | Installation & Construction | Pool Videos
One of the most exciting and fascinating parts of every fiberglass pool installation is the moment the pool shows up on the truck and is carried to the backyard. Crowds assemble, the cameras start flashing, and the kids all run to grab their bathing suits.
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Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner | Finding A Pool Contractor | Installation & Construction | Pool Videos
We have written extensively on the differences between rigid and flexible PVC pipe and are huge proponents of using rigid PVC on inground pools. But one of the inherent challenges with the material is installing it in the tight and curvy areas around a fiberglass pool.
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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.
Cost and Pricing | Pool Design Guides
Okay, so you've decided to get a pool. Obviously, I think that's a great idea. Notwithstanding, you're still going to have to pay for it somehow (in case you'd forgotten about that little part of it). But seriously, pool financing is an important point of discussion if you're getting ready to make such a purchase. This article is meant to help you understand the task of pool financing and how it typically works for most homeowners.
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Options and Accessories | Pool Videos
We have found that people considering the purchase of an inground fiberglass pool frequently have questions about the installation of waterline tile.
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DIY Fiberglass Pools | Fiberglass Pool Information | Finding A Pool Contractor | Installation & Construction | Patio and Coping | Pool Design Guides
As I've mentioned before, one of the beauties of having a national pool blog is the fact that I get emails from all over the country from people who have experienced good, bad, and ugly during their swimming pool installation and ownership process. When it comes to fiberglass pools, one of the subjects I hear most about has to do with concrete patios, and more specifically, cantilever coping.
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Finding A Pool Contractor | Pool Design Guides
Buying a Swimming Pool: Is it Always a Gamble? Pool roulette is an expression I heard my business partner Marcus Sheridan once use. And it makes sense—all homeowners play swimming pool roulette when they invest in a swimming pool. In life, we play roulette in a lot of situations that involve us putting our trust in the person/company we are doing business with. The question is: What are the odds of you, the customer, losing this ‘gamble' and being unhappy with your decision?
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Author's Note: Because so many swimming pool professionals throughout the industry read this blog and often come to us at River Pools with questions, I've decided to write an article directed to them, although the theme found herein can certainly be applied to future and current pool owners as well, considering the topic is quite relevant for all of us.
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Finding A Pool Contractor | Pool Design Guides
Ahhhh, the New Year is upon us. And for many of our readers, this means it's time to get serious about finding the right pool from the right company. Buying a swimming pool often times requires great thought (hence 'The Thinker') and can at times get pretty stressful.
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Options and Accessories
This is a guest post from from Kate Brown of Hydroworx. If someone does not get the proper amount of exercise due to unfortunate medical circumstances such as age, weakening muscles and bone mass, and athletic injuries, aquatic therapy may be the solution. Aquatic therapy is a form of physical therapy or exercise that takes place in the water. Movement in the water reduces the weight placed on bones and joints making exercise easier for those who suffer from arthritis, strains, or sprains. Water also provides resistance for those looking to strength or endurance train but also provides assistance for those who need help completing certain movements. The assistance provided by the water allows people to gradually evolve through various levels of exercise without the pain that can come from stress to the knees, hips, or ankles.
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Visit any online pool and spa forum and you'll find that a leak is one of the most frustrating experiences a pool owner can have. Finding, fixing, and not to mention paying for a leak will make anyone want to pull their hair out! Needless to say, a pool builder needs to use the best installation methods and building materials available to prevent leaks along with all the nasty consequences that follow.
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