{"id":6476,"date":"2023-01-21T07:16:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-21T07:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/?p=6476"},"modified":"2023-01-22T13:44:57","modified_gmt":"2023-01-22T13:44:57","slug":"how-to-buy-above-ground-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/how-to-buy-above-ground-pool\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Buy An Above Ground Pool: Factors To Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6476\" class=\"elementor elementor-6476\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e5fdcb3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e5fdcb3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eae7dff\" data-id=\"eae7dff\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2752937 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2752937\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Buying an <a href=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/best-above-ground-pool-vacuum\/\">above-ground pool<\/a> is a big decision, and it can be overwhelming to know where to start. We\u2019ve put together this guide to help you make the right choice for your backyard!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c46f308 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c46f308\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-11835f9\" data-id=\"11835f9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33f6086 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"33f6086\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-191fc9a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"191fc9a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7ebd26c\" data-id=\"7ebd26c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd06f05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd06f05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is The Best Type Of Pool For Your Home?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b039109 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b039109\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5aee9d8\" data-id=\"5aee9d8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-917dc1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"917dc1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=QBM-RZV8sjU&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e9b9add elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e9b9add\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5f33357\" data-id=\"5f33357\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc937c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc937c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are many different types of pools available on the market today. These include:<\/p><p><strong>Above-ground pools<\/strong> \u2013 these have been around since the 1950s and are still very popular with homeowners. They come in various shapes and sizes and are usually constructed using a thick vinyl or rubber container supported by a structure made of steel, wood, concrete, or fiberglass.<\/p><p><strong>In-ground pools<\/strong> \u2013 built inside a pit that is dug into the earth. They are usually built by contractors who specialize in them.\u00a0 Usually made of fiberglass or gunite\/cement.<\/p><p><strong>Spa\/jacuzzi pools<\/strong> \u2013 are designed to mimic the feeling of being in a spa. This type of pool is smaller and shallower than the other two and typically used for relaxation and just a quick cooling down.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a36a5d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3a36a5d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-13cd0c3\" data-id=\"13cd0c3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6176329 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6176329\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6f1575d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6f1575d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-91e08fa\" data-id=\"91e08fa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a19d1c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a19d1c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Semi-Buried vs. Traditional Above-Ground Pools<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7cca539 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7cca539\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b393917\" data-id=\"b393917\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2acf02f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2acf02f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/New-Above-Ground-Pool.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6538\" alt=\"buy above ground pool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/New-Above-Ground-Pool.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/New-Above-Ground-Pool-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/New-Above-Ground-Pool-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-59fc546 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"59fc546\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-23ffa60\" data-id=\"23ffa60\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf8c0a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf8c0a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are two ways to install an above-ground pool: semi-buried and fully above-ground.<\/p><p>Semi-buried means that the pool sits partially below grade, while fully above-ground means the entire pool sits above (or technically, on top of) the ground.\u00a0<\/p><p>Semi-buried pools are commonly found in yards that have a natural slope to them. However, they require more space than fully above-ground pools. In addition, they are more expensive and more complicated to install due to the half-in, half-out nature of the containing structure.<\/p><p>Fully above-ground pools are less expensive to install but are a bit more prone to leaks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-91d44ff elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"91d44ff\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7650ddd\" data-id=\"7650ddd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c84111 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6c84111\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d6a2bbd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d6a2bbd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fe09ee9\" data-id=\"fe09ee9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4795ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4795ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Plan for Your New Above-Ground Pool<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3786716 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3786716\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fadff5f\" data-id=\"fadff5f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f220e72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f220e72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Above-Ground-Pool.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6537\" alt=\"buy above ground pool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Above-Ground-Pool.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Above-Ground-Pool-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Above-Ground-Pool-768x525.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-29a5d11 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"29a5d11\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7875b5c\" data-id=\"7875b5c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00680e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"00680e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now that you know what kind of pool you&#8217;re looking for, you&#8217;ll need to consider other factors such as location, size, maintenance, and budget.<\/p><p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Location plays a significant role in determining the type of pool you should buy. If you live near a lake or river with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afsrepair.com\/glossary\/basement-waterproofing\/high-water-table\/\">a high water table<\/a>, an above-ground pool is ideal. On the other hand, if you live in a dry region, then a traditional in-ground pool may be the way to go.<\/p><p><strong>Size: <\/strong>The size of your new pool <a href=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/how-much-does-pool-cost-to-maintain\/\">determines not just the initial cost to install, but the long-term cost of operating and maintaining your pool<\/a>, so you need to make sure you don&#8217;t oversize it.<\/p><p>For example, you&#8217;ll probably want a bigger pool if you have kids. But, if you only plan to use it occasionally, you may want to consider a smaller pool suitable for 3-4 people.<\/p><p><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Maintenance is another factor you&#8217;ll need to think about when buying a pool. A regular maintenance schedule will keep your pool running smoothly and prevent expensive repairs down the road.\u00a0 Powering a pool pump can easily add $50 to your monthly power bill, as well.<\/p><p><strong>Budget:<\/strong> Finally, you&#8217;ll need to determine how much money you can afford to spend on your new pool. Smaller above-ground pools typically cost $3,000 to $5,000 to purchase and install.\u00a0 The largest semi-buried pools run between $10,000 and $40,000.<\/p><p>Once you&#8217;ve determined all these things, you can narrow down your options by comparing prices, features, and reviews.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3f440de elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3f440de\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8a40502\" data-id=\"8a40502\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d875fed elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d875fed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5ff4d06 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5ff4d06\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ec4cd8d\" data-id=\"ec4cd8d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c331fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c331fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Features of Above-Ground Pools<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8abc93c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8abc93c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-091c72c\" data-id=\"091c72c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e573e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6e573e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pool-Safey-Features.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6541\" alt=\"buy above ground pool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pool-Safey-Features.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pool-Safey-Features-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pool-Safey-Features-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8f61d53 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8f61d53\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b28507\" data-id=\"1b28507\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebc19c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ebc19c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Safety Features<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-71fc09c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"71fc09c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b42f92e\" data-id=\"b42f92e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ef9f20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ef9f20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The first thing you&#8217;ll want to consider is whether your new pool has any safety features. Safety features include alarms, automatic covers, and even fire suppression systems.<\/p><p><strong>Alarms:<\/strong> Water disturbance alarms are helpful because they let you know when someone enters or exits your pool without your permission. This helps you avoid accidents like drowning.<\/p><p><strong>Automatic Covers:<\/strong> Automatic covers are useful because they automatically close over the pool when you leave. It prevents anyone from falling into the water and becoming trapped inside.<\/p><p><strong>Fencing: <\/strong>if you have children and\/or pets, you will likely need to add <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfamily.com\/how-to-childproof-your-backyard-5224651\">childproof fencing<\/a> with door locks to keep your pool safe when not supervising it.\u00a0 In most cities, local regulations dictate the minimum fence requirements.<\/p><p><strong>Ladders<\/strong>: every above-ground pool will come with a ladder to help with egress\/ingress. That said if you expect small children or persons with disabilities to use your pool, take care to purchase the right kind of ladder for their safety and convenience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-20f416e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"20f416e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aa9fd9c\" data-id=\"aa9fd9c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-551e646 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"551e646\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Design Features<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5ec0676 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5ec0676\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-17aa280\" data-id=\"17aa280\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53513c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53513c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Next, you&#8217;ll want to look at your new pool&#8217;s design. Design features include decking, lighting, and steps.<\/p><p><strong>Decking: <\/strong>Decking provides a safe surface around your pool. It also gives you somewhere to sit during hot summer days.<\/p><p><strong>Lighting:<\/strong> Lighting makes your pool more attractive and comfortable. It also ensures that no one gets hurt if they fall into the water.<\/p><p><strong>Steps: <\/strong>Steps are a good alternative to a ladder because they allow you to enter and exit your pool more easily.<\/p><p>If you have young children or older adults visiting, you may want to consider installing steps instead of or in addition to a ladder.\u00a0 That said, some above-ground pools are really not large enough to allow space for proper steps.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8c8a7af elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8c8a7af\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-769b965\" data-id=\"769b965\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-288031b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"288031b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Filter & Pump Options<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6d3ad71 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6d3ad71\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-37f9ae0\" data-id=\"37f9ae0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d97473 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7d97473\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pool-Sand-Filters.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6542\" alt=\"buy above ground pool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pool-Sand-Filters.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pool-Sand-Filters-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pool-Sand-Filters-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d68fda3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d68fda3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-db0f910\" data-id=\"db0f910\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aad8a03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aad8a03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Finally, you&#8217;ll want to think about how convenient your new pool will be for you. Convenience features include ladders, drains, and pumps.<\/p><p><strong>Pool Filters: <\/strong>Pool filters are used to clean debris, sand, and biologicals from your swimming pool water on a regular\/daily basis automatically.\u00a0 There are three types to choose from: <a href=\"https:\/\/royalbrinkman.com\/knowledge-center\/technical-projects\/water-filter-technologies-horticulture\/sand-filter\">sand filters<\/a>, traditional paper\/media filters, and osmosis filters. The vast majority of above-ground <a href=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/how-to-care-for-above-ground-pool-with-sand-filter\/\">pools will use sand or traditional filters<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Drains: <\/strong>Every above-ground pool should have at least one drain with a valve or drain pipe installed at the very lowest point of the floor bottom. Many also include a drain in each <a href=\"https:\/\/housegrail.com\/best-automatic-pool-skimmers\/\">automatic pool skimmer.<\/a> All drains should feed dirty pool water directly into the pool filter before sending them to heaters or cooling units.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/best-intex-pool-pump-reviews\/\"><strong>Pool Pumps:<\/strong><\/a> Pool pumps circulate the water from the pool drains and skimmers into the pool filter before pushing them through heaters or cooling units, then back into your pool via return lines.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f7a1b46 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f7a1b46\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d61e708\" data-id=\"d61e708\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdb3c75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fdb3c75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Above Ground Pool Installation<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d09c5c3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d09c5c3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f5aeb20\" data-id=\"f5aeb20\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e73d0ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e73d0ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once you&#8217;ve decided what kind of pool you&#8217;d like, you&#8217;ll need to find a reputable installer.<\/p><p>The best way to do this is by calling local contractors. Ask friends and neighbors for recommendations. Also, ask your state&#8217;s Department of Health for a list of licensed installers.<\/p><p>Once you&#8217;ve found a contractor who meets your standards, please schedule an appointment to meet them. During this meeting, the installer should show you samples of his work so you can see firsthand what he does. He should also explain all of the details of the installation process.<\/p><p>After choosing an installer, you&#8217;ll need to sign a contract with him. In the contract, you&#8217;ll specify everything from the size of the pool to the type of materials used. You&#8217;ll also need to give him a down payment.<\/p><p>After you&#8217;ve signed the contract, the installer should begin working on your project. He&#8217;ll start by clearing out your yard and preparing the site. Next, he&#8217;ll dig the hole for your pool. Once the hole has been dug, he&#8217;ll pour concrete.<\/p><p>When the concrete has been set up, he&#8217;ll add a liner to the bottom of the pool. Finally, he&#8217;ll cover the pool with sand.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re having trouble finding a good installer, check online. There are many websites where you can post ads looking for someone to build you a pool.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b995676 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b995676\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9156a5c\" data-id=\"9156a5c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed28ebe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed28ebe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pool Maintenance<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d3df9a5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d3df9a5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-976bec2\" data-id=\"976bec2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b308cec elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b308cec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pool-Maintenance.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6540\" alt=\"buy above ground pool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pool-Maintenance.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pool-Maintenance-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pool-Maintenance-768x297.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-848dd8b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"848dd8b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-003793f\" data-id=\"003793f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2960a25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2960a25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now that your pool has been installed, you&#8217;ll need to clean and maintain it properly.<\/p><p>First, make sure that you keep your pool clean. Cleaning your pool regularly helps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/c\/ah\/how-to-get-rid-of-algae-in-a-pool\/9ba683603be9fa5395fab90f66e6267\">prevent algae growth<\/a>. Algae can turn your pool green and ruin its appearance.<\/p><p>For larger above ground pools, we recommend purchasing an automatic pool cleaner. There are three kinds to choose from:\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-469e06e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"469e06e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-13e95f6\" data-id=\"13e95f6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c7f26d elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"2c7f26d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">suction-side pool cleaners: most involve attaching a long hose to your pool skimmer and the other end to a vacuum head - then, you manually vacuum silt from the bottom of the pool.\u00a0 Cheap and effective, but not automatic.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/best-pressure-side-pool-cleaners-2021-reviews-buying-guide\/\">pressure-side pool cleaners:<\/a> these automatic pool cleaners use water pressure from your return line to drive an automatic vacuum across the bottom of your pool, cleaning debris as it goes.\u00a0 The most popular brand is <a href=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/best-polaris-pool-cleaner-reviews\/\">Polaris<\/a>.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">robotic pool cleaners:\u00a0 these are the most expensive, but cost the least in terms of energy use and are the most thorough cleaners out there.\u00a0 Most above ground pools don't require <a href=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/best-robotic-pool-cleaners\/\">an expensive robot pool cleaner<\/a>, so don't overpay for one.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d78e2bb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d78e2bb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7296f71\" data-id=\"7296f71\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8c2780 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8c2780\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You&#8217;ll also need to treat your pool regularly with chemicals. These chemicals help kill bacteria and other organisms that could harm your pool. They also help control algae growth.<\/p><p>You should use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanroomtechnology.com\/news\/article_page\/The_science_of_chlorine-based_disinfectant\/93824\">chlorine-based chemicals<\/a> to disinfect your pool. Chlorine kills germs and prevents the spread of disease. However, too much chlorine can bleach your skin and hair. Therefore, you should only use enough chlorine to sanitize your pool to avoid these problems.\u00a0<\/p><p>If you use a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/what-is-best-above-ground-salt-water-pool\/\">salt water chlorinator<\/a>, then you will need to add salt to your pool water each month to keep it topped up.<\/p><p>When using chlorine-based chemicals, follow the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions carefully. Doing so ensures that you get the right amount of chlorine for your pool and you avoid causing chemical burns.<\/p><p>Finally, you&#8217;ll need to drain and refill your pool at least once a year. This allows you to clean it thoroughly. It also lets you know if there are any problems with your pool. If you notice anything wrong, call a professional immediately.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f4494d5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f4494d5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9e30c1d\" data-id=\"9e30c1d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c71b2d5 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c71b2d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4622be0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4622be0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-022c7b4\" data-id=\"022c7b4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a65dc27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a65dc27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ae7c3fb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ae7c3fb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aa0cf7e\" data-id=\"aa0cf7e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f087929 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f087929\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Q: What is the difference between above-ground and in-ground pools?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a26f91 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6a26f91\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d7f14c5\" data-id=\"d7f14c5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae0a158 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae0a158\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A: An above-ground pool sits on top of the ground. This means that it normally doesn&#8217;t have a foundation. Instead, it rests directly on the soil. Because of this, an <a href=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/why-are-intex-pools-so-expensive-now\/\">above-ground pool is significantly less expensive<\/a> to install than an in-ground pool.<\/p><p>Above-ground pools are generally easier to install because they don&#8217;t require digging holes. However, installation requires the construction of a holding container, decking, fencing and other components that can be tricky to install on your own.<\/p><p>On the other hand, in-ground pools sit in a hole that&#8217;s as deep as you pool will be. The walls of the pool are often made of cement or gunite and are reinforced with rebar. This makes them stronger than above-ground pools.<\/p><p>Because of their inherent strength and support from surrounding earth, in-ground pools tend to last longer than above-ground pools. That said, they tend to be larger and require more maintenance and energy to run.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-968c82d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"968c82d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-18865e2\" data-id=\"18865e2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6200505 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6200505\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Q: How long will my pool last?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9641291 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9641291\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-275aa1d\" data-id=\"275aa1d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f040c5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f040c5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A: A pool can last from 10 years to 20 years or more. Of course, the quality of the materials used affects how long your pool lasts.<\/p><p>The best way to find out how long your pool will last is to look at the warranty information. Most manufacturers provide warranties ranging from five to 15 years.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-004167e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"004167e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d914c67\" data-id=\"d914c67\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9ebc1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c9ebc1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Q: Do I need a permit to install an above-ground pool?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-deefbc1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"deefbc1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dc2c32a\" data-id=\"dc2c32a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b94b3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b94b3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A: Yes. In most states, you must obtain a building permit before installing an above-ground pool. You can learn more about obtaining permits by visiting your local city hall or county clerk&#8217;s office.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9f1dfa3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9f1dfa3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0cd66a7\" data-id=\"0cd66a7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-805ea23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"805ea23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Q: Is it safe to swim in an above-ground pool? Will it hurt me?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0100be4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0100be4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a0cd90f\" data-id=\"a0cd90f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc60741 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc60741\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A: Swimming in an above-ground pool is just as safe as swimming in an in-ground pool or hot tub. 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