- A Word About Water Chemistry
- Sharing The Pool Opening Chores
- The Early Bird Gets The Swimming Pool
- Our Famous Guarantee
- Budgeting for Your New Swimming Pool
- Temporary or Permanent?
- Understanding the pH of Your Pool
- The 5 Most Important Questions to Ask
- Choosing a Pool: Above Ground or In Ground?
- Swimming: Exercise That's Healthy AND Fun
- Owning a Kayak Pool: Long-lasting Value and Family Fun
- Is A Pool Right For You?
- The 30 Minute Swimming Pool Workout
- Pool Decks: Something For Everyone
- Pool Dealer Questions
- Where to Put the Pool
- Budgeting for Your Swimming Pool: Part 2
- Choosing a Pool: Above Ground or In Ground?
- Things To Remember When Buying a Pool
Splash Zone
Temporary or Permanent?
Answer these questions to find out whether a temporary or permanent swimming pool is the right solution for your family’s needs.
True or false. Buying a swimming pool is similar to buying a car – I’m making a serious investment for the next few years.
Purchasing a permanent swimming pool is similar to purchasing a car. Not only can prices be comparable to buying a new vehicle, but like a car, permanent swimming pools require regular maintenance in order to continue operating in optimal shape. A permanent swimming pool is an investment – and it will require money and time over the years to keep it in top condition.
Temporary pools are generally less costly and require less maintenance – but they’re still not work-free! The price of temporary pools is generally affordable enough that it can be a worthwhile purchase even if used for only one season.
True or false. I don’t mind having to do regular maintenance and upkeep of a swimming pool.
If you don’t think you’ll be happy spending most summer weekends doing a little bit of work on your swimming pool, then a permanent swimming pool is definitely not for you. Not only do permanent pools require regular observation of pH levels and filters and regular cleaning, they also need special, detailed maintenance completed to open and close the pool at the beginning and end of each season.
True or false. My family will definitely still want to use the swimming pool after this summer.
If you are not sure that your family will want to use a swimming pool for more than a few months, a temporary pool is for you. The cost of a temporary pool is typically low enough that it’s worthwhile for only short-term use. Plus, temporary pools generally don’t require as much money and time to prepare your backyard nor do they require as much costly maintenance.
True or false. I want a swimming pool that will stay in my backyard year-round.
A permanent pool will stay in your backyard year-round. Special “closing” procedures are done to prepare the pool for a winter of non-use (including draining and cleaning), followed by special “opening” procedures the spring. Temporary pools are made of less sturdy materials (sometimes they’re even just inflatable) and can be easily disassembled and stored inside for winter.
True or false. I’m willing to spend at least $5,000 for a swimming pool that is right for me and my family.
A quality permanent swimming pool typically costs at least $5,000 – and that price continues to go up depending on type, brand and size of the pool. Temporary pools will cost much less, sometimes even in the sub-$1,000 range depending on type and quality.
