| During the height of summer, a lot of people wish | | | | company install it than hiring another outfit to do |
| for swimming pools in their backyards. If you can't | | | | it. |
| afford to have an in-ground pool installed, an | | | | Above ground pools prices vary depending on the |
| above ground pool can provide a more affordable | | | | shape. Typically, oval pools will cost more than the |
| solution. There are many advantages to having an | | | | round ones. The cost of manufacturing these |
| above ground pool aside from the money you | | | | pools are dependent on the amount of resin used |
| can save. For one, it will take much less time to | | | | and oval-shaped pools use more resin than round |
| install than an in-ground version. You can buy a kit | | | | ones. Lately, some manufacturers have |
| in a store or online. | | | | introduced square or rectangular above ground |
| Another advantage is, it is easier to maintain than | | | | pools. These types are even more costly than |
| the typical swimming pool. You can even maintain | | | | the round or oval types. That's because the |
| it yourself without the help of a professional pool | | | | rectangular pools require some type of frame to |
| man. If you have young children, an above ground | | | | support it. |
| pool can offer more safety because you can | | | | Some rectangular pools have a deck that |
| securely close the top when it's not in use. | | | | surrounds it to make the structure more secure. |
| Another plus is, it is a space saver. You can | | | | The decks are very popular among users |
| purchase these pools in a variety of sizes to fit | | | | because they are functional and really look good. |
| your backyard. Then, you have the option to | | | | The above ground pools prices for these types |
| store it away during winter so that the kids can | | | | are on the high side and can cost as much at |
| play in the snow in your backyard. | | | | $10,000 including the kit and installation. This model |
| If these reasons are convincing enough, then it's | | | | is a bit more difficult to install and you might need |
| time to compare above ground pools prices so | | | | a professional to put it together properly. |
| you can decide on the type of pool to purchase. | | | | If you find these prices a bit expensive for your |
| In above ground pools, prices typically range from | | | | budget, you can try checking out Wal-Mart and |
| $1,500 to $4,500 for the best quality. The cost to | | | | Sears. They've come up with cheaper versions of |
| install it will run along $1,000 to $3000. If you can | | | | the traditional above ground pools at $200 to |
| install it yourself, you can further save on | | | | $900. They get cheaper after pool season too. |
| expenses. If you aren't too keen on installing it | | | | You can wait till the end of summer when they |
| yourself, try to buy your pool kit from a | | | | start going on sale at 50% off the usual price tag. |
| company that is willing to install it for you. You | | | | Be forewarned though that these cheaper above |
| may have to pay additional fees but it is definitely | | | | ground pools won't last as long as the ones from |
| going to be cheaper than having an in-ground pool | | | | the real pool companies we talked about above. |
| installed. It will also be cheaper to have the same | | | | The cheap versions will only last about 3 years. |