| When it comes to easy setup and affordable | | | | purchased at your local building supply store, and a |
| maintenance, nothing beats above ground pools. In | | | | spirit level. Above ground pools with an inflatable |
| recent years, above ground swimming pools have | | | | ring can usually be set up on the grass but |
| rapidly grown in popularity because they are | | | | installing metal frame above ground pools would |
| relatively inexpensive compared to in ground | | | | require that you remove the sod. Still, lay the 2x4 |
| pools. In addition, the flexibility of swimming pools | | | | on the ground with the spirit level on top and |
| above ground is unparalleled. They can be | | | | ensure that the bubble is centered. Turn the |
| removed more easily and can even be moved. In | | | | board 90 degrees and check the level again. You |
| the past, many home owners had reservations | | | | should repeat this process over the entire area of |
| about above ground pools because they felt they | | | | the above ground swimming pool base. Should the |
| were not as durable as in ground alternatives. | | | | area not be level, you can add soil to low regions. |
| However, recent developments in the | | | | Once you have created a level base for your |
| construction of above ground pools mean that | | | | above ground pool, you can start setting up the |
| they can usually last between 15 and 20 years so | | | | pool. Every above ground pool is not the same |
| long as you keep up proper maintenance and | | | | with regards to setup so you should follow the |
| replace the liner every five to seven years. Intex | | | | manufacturer's instructions. Generally speaking, |
| above ground pools are an excellent example of a | | | | you would assemble the side walls, insert the liner, |
| durable above ground pool that will provide your | | | | and connect the top rails. This is an extremely |
| family with years of swimming entertainment. | | | | simplified explanation of above ground swimming |
| Above Ground Pool Setup | | | | pool assembly because not all pools are the same. |
| Generally speaking, installing an above ground pool | | | | Still, once you have the structure of your above |
| will require a few similar steps. Keep in mind that | | | | ground pool set up you can begin to fill the pool |
| whatever above ground swimming pool you | | | | with water. Ensure that the water depth is equal |
| ultimately purchase will vary some with regards to | | | | around the pool, as uneven water levels can |
| installation but these guidelines should provide you | | | | cause excess stress on the walls of your above |
| with a sense of the work involved. For example, | | | | ground pool. Finally, you'll be ready to install the |
| smaller above ground pools can usually be inflated | | | | filter system and other extras for your pool by |
| or installed directly on your lawn while larger pools | | | | following the manufacturer's instructions. |
| may require sod removal and site leveling. Still, the | | | | Above Ground Swimming Pool Maintenance |
| basic steps involved with setting up your new | | | | Although maintenance for above ground |
| above ground pool will be discussed. | | | | swimming pools tends to be more |
| First, choose a suitable place to put your pool. | | | | straightforward, it is still important that you take |
| Although this seems obvious, there are some | | | | care of your pool. First of all, you should check |
| careful considerations you should make. Pick a | | | | the chlorine levels daily to ensure that your pool is |
| place where the ground is level and void of large | | | | safe for swimming. You can purchase chlorine |
| rocks and stones. Also, make sure you have | | | | floaters that regularly administer chlorine to your |
| access to an outdoor electrical outlet. Your pool | | | | above ground pool. Also, you should keep your |
| should be in an area of your yard with sun | | | | above ground swimming pool covered when not |
| exposure and away from trees and bushes which | | | | in use to prevent debris from building up. This day |
| tend to lead to excess debris in your pool. | | | | to day maintenance means that your above |
| Next, it is recommended that you level an area | | | | ground pool can be enjoyed without stress. |
| that is larger than your pool size. For example, if | | | | As far as closing your pool is concerned, it is |
| you have chosen a 12 foot pool then your base | | | | recommended that you follow the manufacturers' |
| should be closer to 15 feet in diameter. You can | | | | instructions for proper winterization. |
| level the area using a straight 2x4, which can be | | | | |