Above Ground Pools
Better Than Ever
(Excerpt of article written by William Jordan in the July 2004 issue of Pool & Spa Living Magazine)
Above Ground Pools are popular option for homeowners who want to get in the swim, but who hesitate to make the commitment that inground pools demand. We asked several industry expers to talk about aboveground pools and to give us reasons for their enduring appeal..
Why should I buy an aboveground pool?
Jim Newman: Affordability. Also, people who are in transition or who are not yet in their long-term homes should seriously consider an aboveground pool.
Jerry Daisey: Because an aboveground pool is a temporary structure, you will have the opportunity to decide whether or not pool ownership is for you. In addition, most of these pools can be packed up and moved to a new home, where they can be reinstalled with a new liner.
Daniel Crepeau: safety motivates some owners. The wall forms a barrier that can keep young children out. Another reason is the landscaping. You can erect an aboveground pool on a sloped or rocky area – conditions that would present a greater degree of difficulty for the construction of an inground pool.
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Tony Mertens: Owners will swim sooner because an aboveground pool can be set up in a shorter period of time.
Are many sizes and shapes available?
Jerry Daisey: Yes, the selection gets better every year. As demand increases, the marker expands and manufacturers make more models available. Size can range from a round model that is as small as 8 ft. in diameter to an oval that is 20 ft. x 40 ft. or larger.
What accessory items are available?
Jerry Daisey: Just about everything that is available to an inground pool can be added to an aboveground pool. Automatic pool cleaners, salt-water treatment units, ionizers, mineralizers, stairs, ladders, heaters, lights, and winter solar and safety covers, are just some of the features that can be used to enhance an aboveground pool’s d?r. The only thing you cannot add is a diving board.
Tony Mertens: Different lighting packages are offered, including through-the-wall lights, a floating pool light and tracks for fiber-optic lighting.
What should I think about before buying an aboveground pool?
Tony Mertens: Consider the reputation of the company supplying the pool, Ask if the manufacturer has a customer service department. You want to make sure that the company will stand beihind its products should an issue decelop that is covered by the warranty.
Daniel Crepeau: Also investigate the different components that make up the pool, such as the walls, joints and filters. The better the quality of the components, the better the quality of the pool. Shop around and compare Ask yourself, “ Are you comfortable with the product and with the dealer?” Ask your friends with pools what they like about the product and what they would change when making a future purchase.
www.medallionpools.com
Medallion Swimpool Co., Inc.
840A West Roslyn Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
1-800-367-3865
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Above Ground Pools - Better Than Ever