Should You Choose An Inground Pool Or Above Ground Pools?
Once you've decided to install a pool, the next obvious question is whether you should choose an inground pool or an above ground pool. And while you might think the answer to this question is obvious, what you think and what the reality is could be far different than what've have been led to believe.
Do you know all the facts about these two types of pools?
Are you sure?
Here are some things to consider before deciding on whether you want an inground pool or above ground pool installed.
Price
As you know above ground pools are cheaper than inground pools, but, just like anything else, you get what you pay for. You have to remember that a pool is a long-term investment; therefore, the money you spend upfront to have an inground pool …show more content…
Most home buyers think of an above ground pool as an eyesore and something that's going to cost them money to have removed and then have their new yard restored to its former glory. This alone might cause them to choose another house over yours even if they liked everything else about it.
Safety
Above ground pools are harder to get into so in this instance, when you have an above ground pool, you could ultimately expose yourself to fewer accidents since you literally have to climb a wall in order to fall into the pool and drown. But, on the flipside, if you use a pool cover properly, an inground pool should be no less safe than an above ground pool.
Customization
If you want to create a backyard paradise, an oasis, a place where you, your family, and friends actually want to hang out, then you should consider an inground pool. Above ground pools only come in a limited number of models and there isn't much you can do to customize them. However, with an inground pool, the sky's the limit when it comes to customization and creating a backyard experience that best fits your lifestyle. You can choose the shape, size, and add-on features for your pool such as a diving board or an attached spa. Then you can build out the rest of your pool deck and yard with outdoor furniture and TVs, an outdoor kitchen, tropical landscaping and waterfalls, etc. whatever you want that will make your backyard paradise uniquely your
Do you know all the facts about these two types of pools?
Are you sure?
Here are some things to consider before deciding on whether you want an inground pool or above ground pool installed.
Price
As you know above ground pools are cheaper than inground pools, but, just like anything else, you get what you pay for. You have to remember that a pool is a long-term investment; therefore, the money you spend upfront to have an inground pool …show more content…
Most home buyers think of an above ground pool as an eyesore and something that's going to cost them money to have removed and then have their new yard restored to its former glory. This alone might cause them to choose another house over yours even if they liked everything else about it.
Safety
Above ground pools are harder to get into so in this instance, when you have an above ground pool, you could ultimately expose yourself to fewer accidents since you literally have to climb a wall in order to fall into the pool and drown. But, on the flipside, if you use a pool cover properly, an inground pool should be no less safe than an above ground pool.
Customization
If you want to create a backyard paradise, an oasis, a place where you, your family, and friends actually want to hang out, then you should consider an inground pool. Above ground pools only come in a limited number of models and there isn't much you can do to customize them. However, with an inground pool, the sky's the limit when it comes to customization and creating a backyard experience that best fits your lifestyle. You can choose the shape, size, and add-on features for your pool such as a diving board or an attached spa. Then you can build out the rest of your pool deck and yard with outdoor furniture and TVs, an outdoor kitchen, tropical landscaping and waterfalls, etc. whatever you want that will make your backyard paradise uniquely your