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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.
Fiberglass Pool Information | Pool Design Guides
If you are in the market for a rectangular fiberglass pool, you’re probably wondering which design will best meet the needs of your family. After being in the business of fiberglass pools for years, we’ve basically found that there are five factors that influence which rectangular pool design might make one option a better fit for your family than another. We're going to discuss each of these elements in this article, so here goes!
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Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner | Pool Design Guides | Pool Videos
Of the hundreds of questions we are asked on a daily basis, the most common is probably this: "What are the differences between concrete and fiberglass pools?" It's a great question and there are many differences, but there's one in particular that fiberglass pool owners love to talk about: fiberglass pools are extremely low maintenance.
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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 | 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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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 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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Options and Accessories | Patio and Coping | Pool Design Guides | Pool Videos | Retaining Walls, Fence, and Landscaping
In the market for an inground pool? If so, you're certainly looking for the options and accessories that best meet your needs. Let's discuss 10 of the most popular and innovative pool options in the pool industry today! You'll learn why they are gaining in popularity and ballpark costs for each.
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Pool Design Guides
When someone is considering the purchase of an inground swimming pool, there are many factors that will dictate whether they choose fiberglass, concrete, or vinyl liner. And although each type of pool has its own pros and cons, this article will discuss 5 main benefits to owning an inground fiberglass swimming 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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Fiberglass Pool Information | Pool Design Guides
One of the more popular shapes in the inground swimming pool industry is the Roman End style—a rectangle with a half circle on each end of the pool. With its elegant look combined with its plentiful seating, Roman End pools can certainly enhance the look of a backyard.
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass Pool Manufacturers | Pool Design Guides
As we've mentioned many other times in the past, fiberglass pools have come light years in the last decade when it comes to beauty and aesthetics. Today, it's not uncommon to see fiberglass pools in the most luxurious of homes, much of which can be attributed to these advancements as well as the fact that consumers are now more informed than ever.
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