| Summer is just around the corner and we are | | | | permanent fixture or structure. This clearance will |
| likely thinking of spending more time in water. The | | | | allow movement of boxes where pool kits are |
| beach would be the place to go for some while | | | | placed. In ground pools require more space for |
| those with swimming pools at home are getting | | | | digging, making limited spaces unsuitable. |
| ready for more hours with the family and their | | | | In terms of maintenance work, above-ground |
| friends in the backyard. If you are a homeowner | | | | pools may be more challenging in some cases. |
| planning to install a swimming pool at home, there | | | | Some are made of metal sheets and frames. |
| are two options. You can choose an in-ground or | | | | Since these are more exposed to the |
| above ground swimming pool depending on your | | | | environment and more stress, corrosion or rusting |
| requirements and personal preferences. | | | | is very common. There are soft-sided and |
| On top of the homeowner's list is the budget. A | | | | inflatable materials that are also at risk of tearing, |
| pool kit will not be at the top of the priority list as | | | | ripping and punctures. |
| we have bills to pay and food to put on the table. | | | | Repair work is another consideration when |
| Above ground pool kits will cost less than an | | | | selecting pool kits. Locating leaks in your pool can |
| in-ground pool from first cost to installation cost. | | | | be a very difficult task. For example, in-ground |
| You can check online stores for price comparison | | | | pools have underground piping lines. Leaks can |
| and you will find that the price gap will swing you | | | | either be along the floor and walls or within the |
| into opting for above-ground pool kits. Add to this | | | | piping system. This will surely cost the |
| the necessary building permit that setup of | | | | homeowner as it may need help from a |
| in-ground pools require. | | | | professional service contractor. Leaks in an |
| Installation work and cost can vary depending on | | | | above-ground model can be repaired easily since |
| the type of pool kits. Construction of in ground | | | | pipes are exposed and tears can be patched with |
| pools can be labor intensive and have to be done | | | | repair kits. In some cases, a new set of liners can |
| by licensed professionals. This means | | | | replace the old model. |
| homeowners do not have to do any work though. | | | | Above ground pools have the advantage in |
| One disadvantage is that it takes several days to | | | | flexibility and mobility. You can actually take these |
| complete even when done by professionals. | | | | wherever you relocate. Just as set up or |
| Above ground pools are easier to set up, taking | | | | assembly is easy, dismantling and re-installing is |
| just a few hours to a few days. The downside is | | | | just as easy. In-ground pools are permanent |
| that most of the time, the homeowner sets up | | | | fixtures that can no longer move to a different |
| above ground pool kits on their own. | | | | location. |
| Space constraints can also play a role when | | | | With these considerations, smart homeowners |
| choosing pool kits. Above ground pools need only | | | | can now make an informed decision on what type |
| about three feet of clear space from any | | | | of pool kits to choose between the two. |