Types Of Swimming Pools

Types Of Swimming Pools

Swimming pools come in all shapes and sizes, but nearly all of them, from the backyard personal pool to the water park wave pool, work in the same basic way.

There’s a swimming pool type for every outdoor space–even long, narrow side yards or smack-dab-in-the-middle courtyards. From something sleek, modern masterpieces to Mediterranean escapes to private waterparks to natural pools, we can find every size, style, design, and type of pool you can imagine. Dive in and be dazzled at the different types of swimming pools.

With new materials and improvements in construction technology, there has never been more choice available to the homeowner shopping for a backyard swimming pool. Some provide flexibility with regard to size and shape. Others speak to durability and permanence. To help you decide what kind of pool best suits your needs, here’s a brief introduction to the different kinds of in-ground swimming pools on the market, each with a different price point and advantages.

Concrete Swimming Pool

The conventional building material of choice for in-ground pool construction is concrete. This type of pool begins with excavation and a framework of steel. At excavation, the shape of the pool is made. Concrete is poured and then sealed with a coat of plaster. In recent years alternatives to plaster have become popular, including pebble or glass aggregates and tiles. Using a reinforced steel and concrete base is a tried and true method for pool building and it can be extremely durable and easily customized to the owner’s specifications.

Fibreglass Pool

A popular alternative to a concrete build is to buy a standard fibreglass shell and have it lowered into the excavation. This is a higher cost solution, but this type of treatment will last up to 15 years before deteriorating. It has a smooth surface and is fairly easy to maintain.

Vinyl Pool

Homeowners working with a smaller budget often turn to vinyl-lined pools. These utilize a metal or plastic frame and supporting panels, a sand base and vinyl liner. This type of pool has a life span of 18 years or more if treated with UV and fungus inhibitors to prevent the degradation of the vinyl. They are available in non-standard shapes and sizes, which makes them easy to incorporate into smaller properties and blend with existing landscaping elements.

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