Just like with inground pools, there is a wide variety of different above ground pools to choose from. Do you want a traditional, sturdy steel-frame pool? Have you taken a peek at the new resin and hybrid options? Here’s a glimpse into the common types of above ground pools available for your backyard oasis.
Steel Frame
This type of pool generally comes with a steel frame and uprights, steel top rails, and sometimes buttress reinforcements. As usual, steel frame above ground pools are pretty easy to install. Plus, you can add a ladder during or after filling it for easy entry and exiting.
Design options for steel pools have come a long way in the past few years. It’s a sturdy, dependable option when you choose one from a brand that is known for quality and longevity.
Resin or Hybrid Frame
A resin above ground pool is also a wonderful option. These pools, as the name suggests, have resin components that add strength and beauty such as uprights, top rails and caps. They are rust and corrosion resistant, and they stand up well to the rays of the summer sun.
A hybrid pool combines all of the benefits of a steel pool plus a resin pool. The combination of strength and durability adds an array of benefits. These are generally longer lasting than the previous types, yet they are still easy to relocate if needed and can be installed fairly quickly.
Semi-Inground
While semi-inground pools are not as common when talking about above ground pools, as they’re technically a mix of above ground and inground pools, they’re still worth mentioning. This can be a partially buried above ground pool that is designed for this type of installation. Many have insulation and a thicker wall panel. Just like inground pools, though, these are more expensive than regular above ground pools. But the results can look like an inground pool for a fraction of the cost. If that’s what you are looking for in a backyard pool, HFS Financial can help you find the funding you need to get the job done right.
Shapes and Sizes
Just like with most other things in life, pools – and yes, even above ground pools – also come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. From standard circular above ground pools to rectangular and Grecian semi-inground pools, you can design a space that’s uniquely yours.
Another common type of shape for above ground pools is an oval shape. Sometimes, these types of pools can be more rectangularly shaped than oval. Generally, pools with this shape are ones with steel frames or resin and/or hybrid frames, and on occasion, semi-inground pools can also have this shape. Sometimes, though, semi-inground pools can also have totally different shapes, such as a curved S/eight type of shape.
In order to figure out which type of shape and size is best for you, take into account how much space you have in your backyard.
Filter System
While these add-ons might not seem as important when you’re first planning on getting a pool, a filter system is probably the next top thing you need to consider. Any type of pool, above ground ones included, is going to need some sort of filtration system. Consider adding an upgraded filter if the pool you choose comes with one that seems too small for your needs.
Liners
While certain pools will already come with their own basic liner, others may have a variety of options to choose from. Liners for these types of pools can come in different patterns and sizes or thicknesses.