August 13, 2018
A salt water pool is fundamentally no different than any other inground swimming pool. The only difference is the way the pool is sanitized. Instead of using chlorine tablets and shock it uses a chlorine generator. Whether or not to get one is really a matter of personal choice. HOW ARE SWIMMING POOLS TRADITIONALLY SANITIZED? In the standard chlorine system there is generally an inline or offline chlorinator connected to the filtration system. The end user typically fills this with chlorine on a weekly or […]
June 22, 2018
There is a common misconception especially in the northeast part of the country, that it is cheaper to buy a pool in the “off season”. Although this appears to make logical sense, from a pool builder’s standpoint the time of year a consumer buys a pool really doesn’t make a difference. The labor costs, material cost and overhead will remain the same throughout the course of any year. Simply put there is no “better” time to buy an inground swimming pool. Conditions have to be […]
June 22, 2018
Are you thinking of getting an inground swimming pool built and would like to know how long it might take to construct? The answer will vary depending on the type of pool you decide to build but the rule of thumb is the sooner you decide to build the quicker it will be installed. SO WHAT TYPES OF POOLS ARE WE TALKING ABOUT? Vinyl liner, fiberglass, and gunite pools will all have varying construction.Everything from excavation, pool installation, installation of decking, to the pool being […]
June 22, 2018
An inground swimming pool is an investment in fun and recreation. As with any other investment, a smart purchaser will want to understand the overall costs that will affect its total price of the investment. This blog will review the top five items that determine the price of a new inground swimming pool. TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE This is the number one determining factor in the overall cost of installing an inground swimming pool. Pools can be constructed out of vinyl liner, […]
June 22, 2018
How long does it take from the contract signing to the start of construction for an inground swimming pool? Well that answer will depend on the factors listed below. IS THE PROCESS THE SAME NO MATTER WHERE I BUY? The procedure will vary depending on the caliber of the company. Large companies and companies that have been in business a long time, typically have a more intricate process. This will ensure that the buyer is fully aware of exactly what they are contracting to get, […]
June 22, 2018
There are three different types of filters that are available for use with inground pools. The three types are sand, diatomaceous earth (DE) and cartridge. Each kind has its pros and cons. The type of filter to use depends on what the pool owner wants in terms of price, amount of maintenance needed and other location based factors. WHAT DOES A FILTER DO? Before we discuss the specifics of the different types of filters, it is important to first discuss what a filter does and […]
June 22, 2018
An extremely common question that is asked by most potential inground swimming pool buyers is how much time and energy will owning a swimming pool take? In essence “how much time will I have to spend maintaining my pool?” Years ago the answer to this was a lot, but with all the upgraded products, options and services that are now available, the response to this question can be very little. Making your pool as maintenance free as possible depends on who you select to build […]
June 22, 2018
You have been thinking about installing an inground pool, but you just found out that there are different types of pools. So what are the types and which one would be best for you? Well the answer really depends on what you want in a pool and what is most important to you. SO WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF POOLS I CAN BUILD? There are three different categories of inground swimming pools. They are vinyl liner inground pools, fiberglass inground pools, and concrete inground pools. […]