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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.
Are you in the market for an inground swimming pool? If so, we at River Pools understand that this can be an overwhelming process. Initially, when shopping for a pool, we encounter what seems like a never-ending flood of budget, design, and construction questions. Furthermore, It can be difficult to find credible and unbiased information. Well, today you're in luck because we are going to share our answers to common swimming pool construction-related questions that hundreds of our inground pool clients have asked over the years.
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River Pools specializes in inground fiberglass pools. We are familiar with a wide variety of soil conditions, ranging from coastal areas that are literally below sea level, to mountainous regions engorged with bedrock. We also have learned through our collective past experiences how to deal with both high water tables (ground water) and the removal of rock for the installation of fiberglass pools. If you are considering an inground pool, you likely have a myriad of questions regarding how water and rock can influence the construction of your project, and whether the soil condition should impact which type of pool you purchase. Today, we're going to tackle these questions and hopefully give you the information you need to feel comfortable moving one step closer to owning your own backyard pool. So let's jump right in!
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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.
Are you thinking of installing a pool in a yard with trees? We've surveyed hundreds of yards in VA, MD, and WV for inground fiberglass pools over the years, and we've encountered many different tree scenarios. We'd like to share our experience with you today. Here are some common tree questions we are going to answer.
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Installation & Construction | Pool Videos
When we first began installing fiberglass pools in the early 2000s we encountered our share of problems. Despite the fact that we fixed each one and made sure every customer was happy, we were still left asking the question: What went wrong? Many of these issues were leaks that developed in the plumbing of the pool or in the fittings that the plumbing was connected to. In the following video we explain our process, called The River Pools Way, that we developed specifically to eliminate these plumbing problems along with the other challenges associated with fiberglass pool installations.
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Installation & Construction | Pool Videos
What is The River Pools Way? Valid question, so here's the thing: an inground pool is a huge investment. And unlike a new car that you could simply return if things go awry, once a pool is in your backyard...it's your baby. That makes both the quality of the pool and the manner in which it is installed extremely important.
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If you are considering an inground swimming pool, you probably have a lot of questions about how they are constructed. Before we get into the following video that covers a key component of fiberglass pool installations, let me introduce you to our FREE inground pool ebook that goes into great detail regarding the installation processes of all three types of inground pools: Concrete Pools, Vinyl Liner Pools, and Fiberglass Pools.
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I'll be completely honest...At River Pools, we have made just about every fiberglass pool installation mistake possible.
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Whether you are a pool builder or a home owner, it's important to understand that the process of building a fiberglass pool on a home under construction presents some unique challenges. However, if these are understood and discussed beforehand they can be easily overcome.
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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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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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