| Shopping for an above ground swimming pool is | | | | the strength of the cover, they can also protect |
| not as simple as it used to be because there are | | | | against people or animals from falling into the pool. |
| so many different types to choose from. There | | | | To qualify to be called a safety pool cover they |
| are various materials used to build each and even | | | | need to be able to hold a fair amount of weight. |
| choosing a liner or fence can be overwhelming. | | | | Any cover for your above ground swimming pool |
| Soft or Hard Sided | | | | needs to be strapped on securely to work |
| First, you need to decide whether you want a | | | | effectively. |
| hard sided or soft sided above ground swimming | | | | Pool Fencing and Decks |
| pool. Hard sided pools usually have metal frames | | | | You will require a fence on your above ground |
| for more support and they tend to cost less but | | | | swimming pool for safety reasons. Which one you |
| take longer to build. | | | | choose depends on your individual needs and |
| Soft sided pools are available in more shapes and | | | | preferences. You can find fences and decks in |
| sizes and can be assembled easier. Although | | | | various colors and styles and some are more |
| they're soft, the resin used to create them | | | | private than others are. |
| makes them more durable than what you would | | | | With decks, the benefits are that they're more |
| expect. They're also easier to assemble compared | | | | private and give you somewhere to lounge. You |
| to hard sided pools since they don't require the | | | | also don't have to worry about having to climb a |
| steel frame. | | | | ladder to get in. Wooden decks are the most |
| Just because something is easy to assemble does | | | | traditional and popular types. They also make the |
| not necessarily mean you should install it yourself. | | | | yard appear more attractive because otherwise |
| There are people who specialize in installing pools | | | | you just have a big pool floating there that can |
| and if you want it done properly, you should | | | | sometimes look out of place. |
| obtain a licensed professional. | | | | If you want a low maintenance deck, consider |
| Pool Covers | | | | vinyl. Some of the designs are still attractive and |
| Choosing a cover for your above ground | | | | you do not have to worry about staining and |
| swimming pool is another purchase that you will | | | | sealing on an ongoing basis. Cleaning vinyl fences |
| want to consider carefully. Sometimes you will | | | | or decks is a lot easier as well. |
| need two covers depending on what type of | | | | Alternately, a simple small fence usually comes |
| climate you live in. | | | | along with an above ground swimming pool kit so |
| For winter, you need a specially made cover that | | | | you don't necessarily have to buy or build a deck |
| is meant for protecting your pool from ice and | | | | if you don't want to. Either way, both will need to |
| snow damage. In the summer, a lighter cover can | | | | be secure in order to keep others out when you |
| be used but you will still want something to help | | | | can't attend the pool. |
| keep the heat in and the dirt out. Depending on | | | | |