| It's time. You've decided to take the plunge and | | | | be assembled and installed easily. You can either |
| install a pool as a way to add value to your home | | | | do it yourself, or enlist the help of a professional. |
| and fun to your family life! Installing a pool adds | | | | An in-ground pool should be installed by a |
| grace and charm, and could increase your home's | | | | professional, although that is not to say that |
| value. The big question now is, what kind of pool | | | | installing an above ground pool couldn't benefit |
| to install? Above ground or in-ground. Here are | | | | from the installation knowledge provided by a pool |
| some things to consider when looking at adding a | | | | installation professional. |
| pool to your home. | | | | 5. Portability - Above ground swimming pools may |
| 1. Cost - Above ground pools are less expensive | | | | be portable. If you are renovating your house or |
| than in-ground pools. The average price of an | | | | considering a move, they can be taken with you |
| above ground pool runs around $5,000 compared | | | | to another location. An in-ground pool, obviously is |
| to a traditional in-ground pool which costs around | | | | a long term commitment so if you think you may |
| $25,000. However, the in-ground pool adds value | | | | not be living for long in your current home, you |
| to both your lifestyle and your property! | | | | might want to consider an above ground. |
| 2. Space - What type of space do you have | | | | 6. Durability - Above ground pools are not as |
| available in your backyard and what are the | | | | durable as in-ground pools and are more readily |
| zoning requirements in your area for pool | | | | effected by the weather - rains, chemical effects, |
| installation. If your space is limited, you might want | | | | winds, etc. The average lifespan of an above |
| to consider an above ground as they can be | | | | ground pool is about five years. Installing an |
| installed even on a small terrace area. | | | | in-ground pool is an investment of a lifetime that |
| 3. Choice - The choices for size, shape and | | | | will offer many dividends. |
| materials are varied for both above ground and | | | | There are many options to take into consider |
| in-ground pools. Either option offers benefits but | | | | before making your choice on which type of pool |
| when it comes to an in-ground pool, the options | | | | you want: size, location, longevity and price. In the |
| are almost endless when it comes to choosing a | | | | end, though, installing a pool is a long term |
| pool to complement your yard and environment. | | | | investment that is sure to reap many benefits |
| 4. Installation - Above ground swimming pools can | | | | both health-wise and family-fun wise! |