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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 | Pool Design Guides
As I've spoken of in recent articles, swimming pool financing can be difficult to come by these days for those persons serious about swimming pool ownership. The reason for this is quite simple. Since the economy sputtered in late 2008, home values have gone down drastically, meaning that many people who had equity at one time to borrow against (for such items as a swimming pool) now find themselves without the ability to apply for a second mortgage or home equity line.
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Cost and Pricing | Options and Accessories | Patio and Coping | Pool Design Guides
Every pool shopper has a budget. As a pool guy, I get this. And that's what this article is all about. I've personally assisted thousands of people in their inground pool purchase. The concept of meeting a budget but also being happy with one's decisions can be a fine balance. To start you off, our cost and pricing guide for inground swimming pools compares the pricing for concrete, vinyl liner, and fiberglass pools. On top of that, I have 5 suggestions for how you can stay within your pool budget.
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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 | DIY Fiberglass Pools | Finding A Pool Contractor
Pool shoppers often ask me, "Can I put that pool in myself?" Answering this question can be a slippery slope, but the short answer is yes. But the real question is do you want to put the pool in yourself? There are several reasons that homeowners want to put in their own pools. For some it is the challenge and the reward with knowing that they have accomplished such a task. For others, it is the fact that they want to save money. And then there are those who are in the construction business or have friends that are in the construction business that can help with the process.
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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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Cost and Pricing | DIY Fiberglass Pools | Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner | Patio and Coping
With the recent explosion of fiberglass pools in the swimming pool market throughout the world, I've been emailed a few times recently, and also asked by many of our local customers, whether or not such structures can be built above ground.
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Cost and Pricing | Finding A Pool Contractor
Winter pool installations vs. spring pool installations: When is the best time to buy? During this time of year, one of the questions I most often hear from folks is: "When is the best time to have my pool installed and get the best deal, fall/winter or spring?"
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Cost and Pricing | Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner | Installation & Construction
The inground swimming pool market has changed quite a bit in the last 20 years. For example, there was a time in the 1980s and '90s that vinyl liner pools were the most popular inground pool choice in the Northeast part of the United States. With so many liner pools having been installed during this time, many of these same pool owners are now being confronted with a choice: Should I continue to replace my vinyl liner even though the structure of my pool is also starting to look really bad? Or should I just get a fiberglass pool shell and insert it where the old pool was?
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Cost and Pricing | Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner
Just this past week, I got an email from a customer I had quoted a 16x40 fiberglass pool to. This is what it said: "Hello Marc, I just wanted you to know that we've decided to go with a 20x40 concrete pool. The price difference of 10k was just too much to overlook. Thank you for your time."
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Cost and Pricing | Fiberglass Pool Information | Options and Accessories
Fiberglass pools are unique...at least when it comes to waterline tile (also called perimeter tile). With a gunite pool, waterline tile is required to avoid a waterline staining, and tile is certainly not an option with an inground vinyl liner pool. Only inground fiberglass pools give you the choice of going with a waterline tile or leaving the pool shell exposed above the waterline. So the question before the fiberglass pool consumer is: "Do I want fiberglass pool tile?" Here are some FAQ regarding fiberglass pool tile to assist in making a decision.
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Can you get a discount fiberglass pool from a reputable fiberglass pool dealer? The answer is YES YOU CAN! Do you have to sacrifice quality? No, you don't. I'll show you 4 ways you can buy a top-rated fiberglass pool from a reputable fiberglass pool dealer at a discounted price. Here you go!
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