| While an above ground pool can be a good choice | | | | are generally larger, and can be custom shaped to |
| for many people, there are some things to take | | | | fit attractively into a large backyard area, |
| into consideration when determining if one is right | | | | complete with deck area and other recreational |
| for you. By answering some questions about how | | | | areas. Although above ground pools come in |
| you will use the pool, and how it will fit best into | | | | different colors, styles and exterior materials, |
| your backyard, you can determine if a pool will fit | | | | many people think that a pool is a more |
| your needs, or if you would be better served | | | | attractive addition to their landscape. An in-ground |
| with an in-ground pool. Many people choose these | | | | also adds to your property value, even though |
| pools because they offer flexibility and cost | | | | not all home buyers are attracted to a property |
| savings, but by taking all of your pool needs into | | | | with a pool. |
| consideration before buying, you will be better | | | | Because an above ground pool sits on top of the |
| equipped to make the right choice. | | | | ground, with its sides exposed, you have to be |
| If you are a serious swimmer, or wish to dive | | | | careful not to damage it. There is more of a |
| into your pool, you probably want to consider an | | | | chance of damage occurring to a pool in a yard, |
| in-ground. An above ground is not generally large | | | | due to the fact that children can run into the sides |
| or deep enough for these types of activities, | | | | while playing, or it might be damaged with lawn |
| generally being no more than four feet deep. If | | | | care equipment or tools. These problems don't |
| you want to swim laps in your pool, an in-ground | | | | generally occur with an in-ground pool. |
| makes this easier. A pool can be great for small | | | | All of these things need to be taken into |
| children, and for casual swimming, but if you are | | | | consideration when considering an above ground |
| serious about swimming and diving, an in-ground | | | | pool. Although they have many advantages, such |
| pool will be the way to go. | | | | as flexibility and cost savings, the main |
| If you have a large backyard, you may have | | | | consideration when choosing a pool is making sure |
| problems finding an above ground pool that is | | | | it fits your intended usage of the pool. |
| large enough to fully utilize the space. In-grounds | | | | |