What are the True Costs of Building and Owning an In-ground Swimming Pool?
Have you ever wondered how much it would cost to install a beautiful in-ground pool in your backyard? Then once you have the pool, what would be your on-going costs to keep it maintained?
This article will discuss, and show, the true costs associated with building and maintaining an in-ground pool. Due to the many details being discussed, the article is divided up into 4 parts. Part 1 is below. The other 3 parts can be found at the web address given below.
If you would like to know what would be your cost, per month, to own and maintain a pool, please read this very informative article to its end.
GENERAL POOL COSTS
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The cost of installing a new in-ground swimming pool is going to vary widely.
You could have a decent size pool installed for as little as $10-12,000, or one that could reach towards 6 figures and upwards, depending on whether you want a gold-plated pool or not. Actually, I don't think gold-plated pools exist but you get the idea about the expense. We obviously we will focus on the lower end.
TYPES OF POOLS
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Now on to the details, the first factor that will determine pool cost is the type of pool. Your choice will probably fall into one of the three following types:
1.) steel-walled, vinyl lined pool
2.) fiberglass pool
3.) cement (or unite) pool.
OTHER POOL FACTORS TO CONSIDER
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The second factor is the size and shape. It should be obvious that the larger pools are going to cost more, but fancy shapes will also be expensive. You could potentially get an 18 ft x 36 ft rectangle for a cost similar to that of a 16 ft x 32 ft kidney shaped pool. You get the idea.
From here on, we'll deal exclusively with the cost of a vinyl lined pool, but please keep in mind, that fiberglass and gunite pools should be competitively priced depending on where you live. In fact, in some markets, there are so many pool builders that the gunite pools are cheaper than the vinyl ones.
Furthermore, some environments require a gunite pool. If all this is true, then why are we talking about a vinyl pool? Well, simply because the company I worked for only installed vinyl pools, and the pool that was installed at my home is a vinyl pool. I think we'll all be better off if I go with what I know best.
THE MAJOR COST OF POOL INSTALLATION
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The first thing to remember is that one of the major costs of building a pool is labor. In fact, I heard once that materials for gunite pools are actually cheaper than vinyl-lined pools because the only material is basically cement mixture, rebar and piping. But this type of pool is quite labor intensive.
On the other hand, the kit for a vinyl pool includes things that cost a bit more, like the steel walls, framing, steps and the vinyl liner, but many pool builders prefer to install these vinyl pools because they are much quicker and easier to install.
For more information on the actual costs associated with buying, installing, filling, and maintaining a new pool, please see the web site listed below. This article will end with your approximate total monthly outlay to own a pool.
To read the rest of this article on the true costs of installing, purchasing and maintaining a new in-ground pool, please visit http://www.keepyourpoolclean.com/Cost_Pool_2.html
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Above the Ground Pool - the Right Choice
With summer fast approaching, many families will be making the decision to finally get the pool they have been dreaming about for so many years. While you have the choice of getting an above the ground pool or an in-ground pool many families choose the above ground pool. One of the most common reasons most families decide to go with an above ground pool is the cost is considerably less expensive. While cost is a definite consideration there are other factors to take into account before making your final decision. Below are some tips and thoughts to consider:1.It is very important to first find out the rules, and restrictions in your county if any.
Additionally, if you live in an area that has a home owners association it is best to find out their own rules and regulations as well before deciding on an above ground pool. While you usually won't need a building permit in most areas for an above the ground pool, there may be standards you must follow - it is best to contact them...
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Inground Swimming Pools
In-ground Swimming Pools are usually built on the backyard of houses. As the name implies, they are constructed into the ground. Unlike above ground swimming pools, in-ground swimming pools are easy to construct and they give more choices for depth. Today, an extensive selection of in-ground swimming pools with a wide variety of styles, shapes and sizes are available in the market.
In-ground swimming pools come in a variety of types. Aluminum, concrete, fiberglass, vinyl-liner, and steel are the most popular among them.
Aluminum in-ground pools are not as durable as other kinds of pools, but the construction charge is less, compared to other in-ground pools.
Concrete in-ground pools, one of the common types of in-ground pools, can be created in any shape according to the specifications of the customer. They are less expensive than fiberglass pools.
Vinyl-liner in-ground pools feature reinforced walls with vinyl-liners. A huge selection...
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HockeyDraft.ca Launches Two New Fantasy Hockey Pool Formats
Vancouver, BC (ContentDesk) April 22, 2006 -- HockeyDraft.ca, the fastest growing fantasy hockey pool manager on the Internet, launched two new services today.
The first service is a box selection pool. Similar to the type of pools you see in magazines and newspapers, participants select players from boxes of similarly grouped players. This type of pool does not require
to get together as most drafts require. Entries can be submitted online at any time prior to the deadline specified.
Pool fanatics can even print and hand out entry forms to their participants and customize the boxes to their liking.The second format released by HockeyDraft.ca, is an NHL team ranking pool, which also does not require your friends or staff to get together in person. In this type of pool, NHL teams are ranked instead of players. Each participant ranks each of the NHL teams from 1 to 16, where 1 is the worst and 16is the best. Then for each win an NHL team gets, each participant...
HockeyDraft.ca Launches Two New Fantasy Hockey Pool Formats
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Play Pool Better: Top Ten Ways to Improve your Billiards Game
Billiards is an old and much loved game, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. This is a game that people of all ages play; even the younger kids can play now on special child-size tables that are widely available. It is also a game that, although once more popular with men, is now keenly played by both sexes. You can play pool in all sorts of environments, from restaurants and bars to halls and homes. It is also a game that can be as relaxing or competitive as you want to make it.
Some people like to enjoy a friendly game over a drink after work, others like to unwind with a few games on their home pool table, and some like to join leagues and clubs and play to win.1. Understand billiards in generalWhether you are young or old, male or female, a relaxed player or a competitive player, the chances are you want to play as well as you can. Being able to play well is all part of the fun of playing billiards, so it is important to learn the rules and strategies...
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Pool Maintenance
So often we plan picnics for the weekend and feel aghast to see the swimming pool cloudy and murky. Probably, we can blame tough work schedules, health issues, personal problem etc for not keeping proper care of our swimming pool but the underlying truth is that we ignore Pool Maintenance. Pool Maintenance is not a specialist's job, and anyone with some basic awareness about pools can easily do it.
The most important thing in Pool Maintenance is water sanitization. You can use chlorine or bromine-based compounds (once in a day) to prevent bacteria growth and reduce algae formation in the pool water.
Besides, one must also use water pumps to circulate sanitizers to all parts of the pool water and also to filter our debris that usually accumulates on water surfaces or at the bottom. To gain maximum benefits from sanitizers, experts recommend adding them in evenings since sunlight could vaporize chlorine and reduce its amount in water.
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