Chilling beside the poolside or swimming in the pool is a perfect way to spend summer. Many people are now building swimming pools inside their own houses with easy financing options.
There are usually two kinds of pools with built-in private properties. They are- Above Ground Pool and Inground Pool. And there are a lot of differences between them. It is sometimes hard to decide which one is better. But if you know the characteristics and the features of these two different pools, you can easily define which one is best for you.
Above Ground Pool
The characteristics and features of the above ground pool are given below:
Design
Above ground pool is usually round or rectangular in design or shapes. It has a little more length than 4 feet. (52 inches)
Cost
Above ground pool is popular because of its reasonable cost. It causes approximately $8,000 to $10,000 or less to build an above-ground pool.
Installation
It is very easy to install. It also consumes less time than an inground pool. It takes only a day to complete the above ground pool. The basic ingredient for the above ground pool is just a piece of Ground big enough to build a pool. It can be built like a DIY wood project with a hired constructor.
Maintenance
The maintenance procedure is very easy as an above ground pool. So, the cost of maintenance is low. All you have to do is to keep the pool clean and run the pump for 8 hours a day. Check the chlorine level and keep it in balance. All these will be enough to maintain the above ground pool.
Safety
Besides the basic cautions of any pools like child safety and the fenced area above ground pools does not require much special safety measures. What you can do is make sure there are no tables or chairs beside the pool so that the children cannot climb and fall in the pool.
Life expectancy
Above ground pools usually last 12 to 15 years if it is maintained properly. Still, this lifespan is way less than inground pools.
House Value
It does not add much to house value because this is not a permanent pool.
Inground Pools
The main characteristics and features of inground pools are given below:
Design
An inground pool can be built in any shape the property owner wants. There are various-shaped pools in the hotels. In most of the hotels, they build inground pools. There are two parts of the pool- shallow and deep. The shallow area is for the kids and the people who can’t swim, and the deep area is for the experts.
Cost
Inground pools are quite costly than above ground pools. It costs about $30,000 to $70,000 to build inground pools. The cost of an in-ground pool depends on the area of pool construction and added features.
Installation
It takes about 6 weeks to complete the installation of an inground swimming pool. It requires digging as well. All you need is enough space and local zoning laws to check setbacks to build an inground pool.
Maintenance
It costs a lot more to maintain an inground pool than above ground pools. A contractor should be kept permanently to maintain the inground pool. The pool should be regularly winterized with other maintenance.
Safety
Maintaining safety issues in pools is the same in both types of pools, like child safety, ladder locks, fencing, etc. Apart from that, inground pools need to be looked out for bedrocks.
Life expectancy
Inground pools have a lifelong life expectancy, which is also a permanent swimming pool.
House Value
The inground pool adds a lot to house value as it is a life expectancy permanent pool. It is very beneficial when selling a house or property.
Above ground pool and the In-ground pool both have different features. You should choose to build your desired pool according to your needs and ability.