Swimming Pool Installation Facts

There are, today, more and more choices available to consumers who want a swimming pool. Anything from indoor and outdoor lap pools to spas, seasonal and more permanent above ground options to the traditional in-ground installation. While you can purchase swimming pools at a variety of places from your local discount and home store to retailers who specialize in swimming pools, one of the first places to start if you're planning a significant swimming pool project is your local building department. They can tell you what regulations and restrictions there are concerning swimming pools. Most communities require fencing and other safety measures to protect small children from accidentally wandering into your swimming pool. There also may be issues concerning the site where you're planning on installing your swimming pool, from soil condition to underground wiring and pipes.

Anything much above the kind of swimming pool you can buy at your discount or home store, and you'll be doing yourself a tremendous favor by seeking out a reputable local swimming pool dealer. Your swimming pool supplier usually can provide you with a wide variety of options from large above ground options with decking and other features to a simple lap pool to a magical in-ground paradise with fountains and waterfalls and a floating bar. As a rule of thumb a very basic in ground swimming pool or quality lap pool will start at around $20,000 and go rapidly up from there. If you want a pool mostly for the ability to take that morning or after work plunge and swim laps for fitness, a lap pool is for you.

Natural swimming pools rely on the correct balance of living plants and micro-organisms to clean and purify the water. A natural swimming pool is easy and less costly to maintain than chemical pools. Chlorine and other common pool chemicals that are hazardous to human health are not used. Natural pools are safe places for children to play and birds to drink, and are a dramatic example of ecological design, combining the natural and man-made worlds while creating beauty. Natural swimming pools offer enjoyment not only in the warm months, but during winter, when they can be used for ice skating. Often the focal point of a garden, a natural swimming pool blends into the environment, flowing into the surroundings with plants and rocks. It reflects the changing seasons and enhances the environment naturally. This book is a necessary resource for people who are considering a natural swimming pool. It shows how the natural system works to provide environmental, health, and safety benefits. Drawings, diagrams, and charts help explain their planning, design, biology, materials, construction, planting, and maintenance. Over 300 beautiful color photographs of natural pools will inspire your own water garden, where you can swim in harmony with nature.

Transform your backyard into your very own oasis with an Atlantis Pool!

Each Atlantis pool combines elegant design with superior construction. With 10 inch ledges, wrap around covers and beautiful 7" column style vertical supports, your Atlantis is sure to please everyone. The vinyl shield coated galvanized steel frame and Cristex Coated galvanized steel wall earned the Atlantis the prestigious "Seal of Approval" from the Rust-Oleum® Corporation for its superior metal protection.

The Atlantis' 52" wall, huge 10" wide ledges, Roman column supports and exquisite design will add style, luxury and quality to your backyard.

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Easy to assemble and even easier to maintain, our Resin Deck Kits are the perfect addition to any above ground pool.

Designed with safety in mind, each Resin Deck Kit comes complete with a safety step that features a self-closing, lockable gate and a premium in pool step ladder with handrails.

With their cantilever design, our Resin Deck Kits are designed to fit pools from 48 inches to 56 inches in height and 18 foot to a 33 foot round pool or the end of an oval pool with similar measurements. The deck fits above the top rail to eliminate large gaps, leaving just enough space for your winter cover.

Every kit features a resin platform surface, resin handrail system, resin support posts and resin step systems. The railing system is pre-engineered so there is no cutting involved. The handrails are reinforced with a steel channel for strength & support while the resin deck platform is supported by a powder coated steel frame and bracing system for maximum stability and protection.

For additional safety and peace of mind, add one of our 24" or 36" resin fence kits.

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Add to your swimming pool fun with this Bar Refreshment Float. Its an attractive and convenient way to serve drinks and snacks. This swimming pool bar float is great for parties at the pool, patio, or beach.

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