Above Ground Pool Ideas

Metal Hard-Sided Pools

• Metal hard-sided pools are pools that consist of a hard above ground structure and a soft interior core. The pool is a permanent structure that does not come down at the end of the swimming season. This type of above ground pool can be situated anywhere on a lot. The most common shapes are ovals and circles. Consider placing it next to an area that gets plenty of sun. Add a deck for additional enjoyment. Help the pool blend into the surrounding areas by placing wooden panels atop the sides. Place flowers on top of the pool deck to add a sense of being in a garden while swimming. Keep the pool safe from unwanted visitors such as neighborhood children by placing an alarm that lets you know when someone tries to use it if you are not there.
  
  

Inflatable Soft-Sided Pools

• Another common type of pool is an inflatable soft-sided pool. This type of pool is placed on a lot temporarily. A ring is filled with air. The vinyl interior of the pool is slowly filled with water until the desired height is reached. The water and air ring keep it in place. This type of pool can be taken down when it is no longer swimming weather. Inflatable soft-sided pools have many advantages. A typical pool costs less than three hundred dollars. The pool can easily be kept clean by running the filter for a few hours each day and cleaning any debris that falls inside. Provide easy access to this type of pool by placing it against a nearby deck. Make it even more fun with the use of inflatable items such as rafts.
  
  

Frame-Sided Pools

• Frame-sided pools combine features of both inflatable soft-sided pools and metal hard-sided pools. A frame-sided pool is supported by a metal framework. The pool interior is composed of soft vinyl. Frame-sided pools, like soft-sided pools, are typically taken down once swimming weather has ended. Consider a frame-sided pool if you want a larger pool that has sturdier sides. Frame-sided pools can be a more appropriate choice if you have older children since the pools tend to be about six inches deeper than soft-sided pools. Set up a basketball hoop or volleyball net for maximum summer fun.