How to Design Your Own Above Ground Pool
Above ground pools are designed to be temporary structures that can be taken down and moved to a different place if necessary. You can purchase an above ground pool that has been designed by someone else. You can also commission your own pool to meet your family's needs from a pool supply store. Does this Spark an idea?
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Start by deciding on the height of the pool. Above ground pools come in varying heights. A typical height for an above ground pool ranges from forty-eight to fifty-two inches. You can make the walls of the pools even higher if you want. A shorter height can be a safer choice if you have young children. If you have children who are older consider a deeper pool.
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Choose the shape of the pool. Above ground pools come in two standard shapes: circles and ovals. A circular pool is typically used for smaller pools. Larger pools are usually oval. Purchasing an oval pool can allow you to place it against a wall of your backyard much more easily. You can also order a pool in a different shape but this can be more costly.
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Decide if you would like the pool to remain up all year round or if you would prefer to take it down during the cooler months. Pools intended to remain up the entire year usually have a hardened outer shell that allows to them to withstand harsher weather. Pools that intended to be taken down each year are typically made from thick plastic with no outer shell. Allowing the pool to remain standing each year makes sense if you have a large backyard or have year-round warm weather that allows for swimming during many months.
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Consider the kinds of safety features you would like to use. Pool safety is very important especially if you have small children. You can purchase items that allow you to reduce access to the pool or alarms that sound if someone is using the pool when you aren't there. Safety features can be purchased separately or they can be purchased as part of the pool package.
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Think about what accessories you would like to purchase with the pool. Above ground pools can be customized with the installation of decking and stairs. Building a deck around the above ground pool is usually much easier if the pool in question is aluminum sided pool. You may be able to purchase built decking when you purchase the pool or you can have an outside contractor design and build the deck for you.
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