Above Ground Pools

[ChiefsCountry]

Any of you own an above ground pool? What are the pros and cons? Any models that you would recommend? Or any tips on owning one?

[ptlyon]

Originally Posted by tambaberry

I feel like above ground is the way to go, a lot cheaper and if you wanted to get rid of it just remove it and throw down some grass.

I recommend Bermuda

[Codered]

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Have no clue really. Just starting my research on them now. For all the shitty advice on here, you do some real advice as well.

If you are in the KC area. Go in and talk to these guys. I wish I had found them before I went with the company I went with.

Above & Beyond
203 Armour Rd North Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 421-4011

[tooge]

most I've seen look white trash-ish. I have a buddy that has one with a killer synthetic deck around it, aluminum spindles, and a water feature. It looks totally kick ass.

[tooge]

to me, this is pretty nice and it's an above ground pool.

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by tambaberry

I feel like above ground is the way to go, a lot cheaper and if you wanted to get rid of it just remove it and throw down some grass.

There is some truth to this. We currently have an inground pool and while it is great on days when it's extremely hot or when the neighbors 22 year old daughter comes over to cool off, the upkeep and maintenance can be a bitch. We've discussed getting rid of it several times, but that's easier said than done.

[Dartgod]

Not white trash:

[tooge]

here's another

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by Dartgod

Not white trash:

That is a sweet set up, but their grass needs some work.

[ChiefsCountry]

Originally Posted by Dartgod

Not white trash:

Something similar to this is what I am looking to do.

[jaa1025]

The positive to above ground pool over inground is this.

-Houses resell easier without the pool. So when you want to resell, you can take it out.
-Owning a pool is very expensive and time consuming. If you change your mind in a few years then you can take it out.

I bought a house about 4 years ago with an above ground pool. I'm a single guy that works a ton so it takes a lot of my hard earned cash and free time. However, the benefits to owning the pool for me are worth it...in fact another one is coming over tomorrow ;-).

I would have taken it out already but I have a very nice and large deck that's built halfway around it. I suppose when I redue my deck I will take the pool out.

[ptlyon]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

We've discussed getting rid of it several times, but that's easier said than done.

You to neighbor girl: "I'm thinking about getting rid of the pool"

Neighbor girl: "If you do, I'll tell your wife we're having casual sex"

You: "I think we'll keep the pool"

[Just Passin' By]

There's nothing wrong with an above ground pool, with or without a deck.

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by ptlyon

You to neighbor girl: "I'm thinking about getting rid of the pool"

Neighbor girl: "If you do, I'll tell your wife we're having casual sex"

You: "I think we'll keep the pool"

I'm 40. She thinks I'm the slightly funny older guy who lives next door and lets her use the pool. I will admit to finding excuses to do yard work around the pool on a few occasions when she's been over. Mirrored sunglasses are a great invention.

[Red Beans]

Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

This. If you put decking all the way around it, doesn't look too shabby. Slap one of them bitches in the middle of your yard and use a ladder to get in? Trashy as shit.

This is how it should be defined.

[DMAC]