Your Pool Pal LLC.
Your In-Ground & Above Ground Pool Specialist    Est. 1981
Pre-purchase Advise
Your Pool Pal Has a Bit of above ground pre-purchase advise!
 
Summer is at our doorstep, and no doubt you’re already starting to feel the heat... What better than an above-ground pool to invigorate and enliven your family’s leisure moments? Before you take this major step, we recommend that you carefully plan your impending aboveground pool purchase. One of the best ways of selecting a model that meets your needs is to first consider the factors listed below. 

  1 - Site 
   Measure the available land surface
on which you plan to install your aboveground pool. This will immediately provide you with a good idea of the type and size of pool that will best fit into the existing landscape of your yard. If the ground where you are planning to install your pool is sloped, opt for a smaller structure so as to decrease the necessary site preparation work.

2- Preferences 
   Certain questions concerning your tastes and needs will help you make appropriate choices regarding to your aboveground pool: Does the pool’s appearance take precedence over its usefulness? Is there a specific type of pool or material that you prefer? What will the pool be for? Recreation while at the cottage? Children’s games? Fitness training?

3- Budget    
   What is your planned budget
for purchasing a pool that meets your needs in terms of comfort, durability and appearance? While wooden pools are more costly, they help create a warm and refined yard decor. Steel-frame swimming pools, in turn, are less expensive to purchase than those with resin frames. However, a resin finish will be more aesthetically pleasing than a steel one.

4- Installing your pool   
    If you use the services of a professionalinstallation company, plan for some time between the purchase and installation of your aboveground pool. The waiting period will be somewhat longer if you purchase your pool during the summer. If you plan to install your aboveground pool yourself, we recommend you get at least two other people to help you. For a smoother installation, opt for a sunny day where there is no wind, and prepare the ground adequately ahead of time. The time needed to assemble the pool will vary according to the pool size and model. Excluding the time necessary to prepare the ground and fill the pool with water, installing a round pool should take about three hours, an oval-shaped pool six hours.

Check out the New "Radiant" Above ground, On ground and even In-ground pool offered by Your Pool Pal.  This pool will give you the biggest bang for the buck!  It's an Insulated all Aluminum pool with an Acrylic Coat.  This pool has a R-10 insulation value and a Energy Star Partner.  It's the only pool that I know of that has a Lifetime Guarantee on the entire pool even against winter damage and the Guarantee is transferable!  If you buy this pool chances are you will own a pool for life.  Another good thing to know is that the Radiant A/G pool is vary easy to take down and move to a new location, sould you every decide to sell your home and move this pool is the one to take with you! (says Your Pool Pal)
  

Your Pool Pal is an expert in all aspects of in-ground and above ground pools. Ask Your poolpal@yourpoolpal.com