Build Your Own Swimming Pool: Why Inground Swimming Pools are Better than Above Ground Swimming Pools

August 27, 2018

If you are thinking about building a new swimming pool, but you are worried that it will cost too much, you will be surprised to discover that it is cheaper to build your own pool than to hire a pool contractor. It’s true, you can be an owner-builder and construct the swimming pool of your dreams, with the help of pool professionals at Delorenzo Pools.

Delorenzo Pools will help guide you through the pool construction process and will perform the major tasks for you. One of the main decisions home owners need to make first is choosing between inground swimming pools and above ground pools. It is recommended by pool professionals, whenever possible, to build an inground swimming pool because they are better than above ground swimming pools.

The Reasons why Inground Swimming Pools are Better

Compared to above ground pools, custom inground swimming pools are far better, there are many reasons why, below are a few of them:

Superior strength – most inground swimming pools are constructed of concrete, this makes them permanent fixtures. While most above ground pools are considered temporary home additions, this is because they are made from either fibreglass or vinyl, which are not as strong as concrete.

They last longer – inground swimming pools will last longer than above ground pools because they are made of concrete and built to last up to 50 years. Although, these may need to be resurfaced roughly every 10 to 12 years.

Custom size – “real” swimming pools have a deep end where you can dive, or tread water without being able to touch the bottom of the pool. Above ground pools are shallow, typically not as deep as shoulders height of the average adult, roughly a meter and a half. Also, you won’t be able to swim laps in above ground pools because of their limited size. Inground swimming pools, on-the-other-hand, can be constructed as big as an Olympic-size pool if desired.

Custom designed – the best reason why inground swimming pools are better than above ground pools is that they can be custom designed to be any desired shape or size. Their only limitation is your imagination. Do you want to have waterfalls flowing into your pool, or have an attached spa or hot tub? You can, with a custom designed inground swimming pool.

If you are ready to become an owner-builder, and get started planning your dream swimming pool, feel free to contact us here at Delorenzo Pools. We will help you every step of the way, from the planning and designing stage, all the way through to property preparation and construction, we will make sure that your new inground swimming pool meets and exceeds your expectations.

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