As everyone knows summer is approaching fast and what better way to keep you cool than with a swimming pool. If your home already has a pool then jump right in and enjoy yourself, but if you don’t then here are a few tips in choosing the right swimming pool for your family and you.

Salt Water vs. Chlorine

When it comes to deciding what the best way to keep your pool clean, there are two options that you can consider. The first option is having a salt water (saline) swimming pool. With this option, you don’t have to worry about using chlorine in your water to keep it clean as the salt already creates that chlorine for you. A benefit from having this is that it reduces the costs when it comes to maintenance of the water since it is just a one time upfront payment. But a downside is that the initial installment will be high.

The second option you have is using a chlorine based swimming pool. One of the advantages of going for this option is that building it is cheaper than building a salt water pool. A disadvantage to this is that weekly maintenance checks are needed in order to provide proper safety to swimmers.

Size and Shape

Like everything that you buy, you must consider how big and what shape you want it to be. A big pool may be fun to play in but when it comes down to maintaining that pool, it can become a hassle. Another thing to consider is if you have enough open space to accommodate the pool you are considering.

Underground vs. Above-Ground

Another thing you should consider when choosing the right swimming pool is whether you want it to be above or underground. An advantage of an above ground pool is that it is the most cost-effective way to build a pool. A disadvantage is that it is often not very durable so if you plan on keeping it for a long time this may not be the option for you.

If you go for an underground pool you have many options in what you want to do with it. There are many creative things that you can do with it and they do require less maintenance than above-ground pools. Once again if you go for an underground pool the costs will be substantially more and you also have to consider the procedures that go along with it such as a building permit, plumbing work, electrical work, excavation using heavy equipment, and concrete work.

Whatever choices you choose, you can be sure that you will be on your way to keeping your and your family cool for the summer. Whether you choose to go big or small always remember to keep yourself safe.

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