Above ground pools are excellent for people owning a pool for the first time with a humble budget. They are easier and faster to install compared to in-ground pools. When considering a pool, your pool builder will show you different types of materials you can choose. Typically, they are steel, aluminum, and resin.

Steel Pools

Steel is a durable, heavy, but cost-effective material used for above ground pools because it’s as strong as aluminum but less pricey. Many builders use various metals such as zinc, aluminum, for constructing steel pools to give them more strength and prevent deformation over time. It’s a strong and cheap above ground swimming pool.

Steel pools are prone to rust and oxidation. However, modern steel pools use a coating that aid in resisting rust. Steel is one of the oldest and popular choices for above ground pools, but they are heavier than aluminum and resin.

Aluminum Pools

Aluminum was introduced as a material which would never rusts, but some argue that it does rust. It has the strength of steel and is lighter than steel, but it gets corroded and oxidized with time. In fact, when aluminum is oxidized, the surface becomes rough and vulnerable to holes and leakages. There are coatings available that avoid oxidization of the aluminum surface, but they are expensive. Furthermore, aluminum walls should also be sealed to prevent leakage.

As they are lightweight, they are easier to construct, assemble, and move than steel which is heavier. Moreover, aluminum can withstand cold temperatures better than steel and resin.

The lifespan of aluminum is 2-3 times more than steel pools. Not only that, when aluminum is exposed to air, it forms a coat of aluminum oxide that gives anti-corrosion properties to the surface.

Resin Pools

Resin pool don’t rust, oxidize, and corrode with time. So, resin is durable without the drawbacks of steel and aluminum. On the other side, resin is more expensive than the other two materials.

When building a resin pool, it depends on the builder and homeowners choice if they want a pool with the resin only or a mixture of plastic elements with main component as resin. Typically, more resin element in the pool means more expense.

Ask you pool guy to give your resin pool a UV coating. If it doesn’t have a UV coating, resin cracks and flakes when exposed to sunlight for extended amount of time.

Steel is the cheaper than resin, but resin is less costly than aluminum. Resin pools also last longer than aluminum pools. However, they are not as good in withstanding cold as aluminum.

Reasons to Choose An Above Ground Swimming Pool

Quick Installation

An in-ground pool made of concrete takes about 2 months to install. So, if you start planning a pool in July, you may not be able to enjoy the pool during that summer. On the other hand, above ground pools are easy to install and the process is faster than in-ground pools. People who plan a pool in July will be enjoying the waters in the same month or in August.

Flexibility And Mobility

In-ground pools are mostly permanent and difficult to move. Even when you decide to move them, only certain types like fiberglass can be moved with high cost. It’s common that when people move to a new house, the in-ground pool stays behind. If you want to take your pool with you during a move, choose in-ground pools because they offer mobility. You can disassemble an above ground pool anytime and then reassemble it on a new location. You can have a backyard patio and a pool in small space.

Lesser Cost

Many homeowners choose above ground pools for the surprisingly less cost involved in installation. On average, you can have an above ground pool at 10% cost of an in-ground pool. So, 10 above ground pools will have the same cost of one in-ground swimming pool.

Conclusion

The three main types of above ground swimming pools have their unique characteristics. Before choosing an above ground pool material, book a meeting with a pool contractor who can guide you which material costs less and which material is right for your area and preferences. If you have a good budget, choose an aluminum pool with special coating or a resin pool with protective coating. For a low budget, consider a steel pool. lagrass

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