{"id":1658,"date":"2015-08-16T04:07:21","date_gmt":"2015-08-16T04:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/?page_id=1658"},"modified":"2015-08-24T20:16:43","modified_gmt":"2015-08-24T20:16:43","slug":"inground-swimming-pools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/swimming-pools\/inground-swimming-pools\/","title":{"rendered":"Inground Swimming Pools"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<h1>Swimming pool types<\/h1>\n<p>The three major types of in ground swimming pools are concrete, vinyl and fiberglass. You can have almost any features with any type of pool. \u00a0Most shapes and sizes are also available in any pool type.<\/p>\n<p>There are some differences with the pool types. The ideal pool type for you will depend on\u00a0your vision for your backyard and your\u00a0research.\u00a0Below is a brief description of the pool types and recommendations for next steps.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Change the width and height values to suit you best --><\/p>\n<div class=\"typeform-widget\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 500px;\" data-url=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.typeform.com\/to\/gEmkZH\" data-text=\"How Much Does a Pool Cost\"><\/div>\n<p><script>\/\/ <![CDATA[\n(function(){var qs,js,q,s,d=document,gi=d.getElementById,ce=d.createElement,gt=d.getElementsByTagName,id='typef_orm',b='https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/share.typeform.com\/';if(!gi.call(d,id)){js=ce.call(d,'script');js.id=id;js.src=b+'widget.js';q=gt.call(d,'script')[0];q.parentNode.insertBefore(js,q)}})()\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Concrete pools<\/h2>\n<h3>Concrete pools are one of the most popular types of swimming pools.<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/ceba4edd-6174-460e-a823-c293091585171.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1299\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/ceba4edd-6174-460e-a823-c293091585171.jpg\" alt=\"ceba4edd-6174-460e-a823-c29309158517\" width=\"250\" height=\"166\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/d33b6e2f-0e78-4650-90b9-679a58c07a93.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1300\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/d33b6e2f-0e78-4650-90b9-679a58c07a93-300x162.jpg\" alt=\"d33b6e2f-0e78-4650-90b9-679a58c07a93\" width=\"300\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/d33b6e2f-0e78-4650-90b9-679a58c07a93-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/d33b6e2f-0e78-4650-90b9-679a58c07a93.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While most swimming pool types are flexible, concrete or gunite swimming pools are generally the most flexible when it comes to shapes, depths, designs and extras. For example a beach entry pool is not really possible with a vinyl pool but is very possible with a concrete pool.<\/p>\n<h3>Concrete pools are generally constructed with metal rebar.<\/h3>\n<p>Rebar is a type of metal that is shaped, connected and placed in the excavated swimming pool site.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 419px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" \" style=\"-webkit-user-select: none;\" title=\"swimming pool rebar\" src=\"http:\/\/www.swimmingpoolbuilders.com\/images\/rebar01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"409\" height=\"173\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">example of swimming pool rebar<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Once the rebar is in place gunite or shotcrete is applied over the rebar. Gunite and shotcrete are both types of concrete. \u00a0the difference is the mix and the application process.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" \" style=\"-webkit-user-select: none;\" title=\"shotcrete being applied to a concrete pool\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reedpumps.com\/shotcretepool1650488.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"390\" height=\"293\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">shotcrete being applied to a concrete pool<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After the shotcrete or gunite is applied, a finish is placed over the concrete surface. \u00a0Concrete swimming pool finishes come in many styles, types and colors. \u00a0One of the most popular finished is pebble finish.<\/p>\n<p>It usually takes about 7 to 10 working days to complete a basic concrete swimming pool. \u00a0After your pool is complete the largest maintenance issue that is unique to concrete pools is resurfacing. \u00a0depending on your chemical usage and how well you take care of your pool a concrete finish should last 10 years.<\/p>\n<p>Concrete pools are not always the most expensive option. \u00a0The price of your swimming pool depends on many factors outside of the material that is used to construct a pool. \u00a0The best way to make sure that you get the right <a title=\"Swimming pool quotes concrete pool\" href=\"http:\/\/www,swimmingpoolquotes.com\/?source=SPQBLOGconcretepool\" target=\"_blank\">swimming pool for you<\/a> is to research all three major pool types for yourself before making a selection.<\/p>\n<h1>Vinyl swimming pool<\/h1>\n<p>Vinyl swimming pools are typically shipped to the pool location in pieces and assembled on site. Vinyl swimming pools are the most popular types of pool is some parts of the country. \u00a0They have a reputation for being the least expensive swimming pools to install which may or may not be the case. \u00a0The price of a pool is wrapped up in more then the just the type of pool. Sometime a fiberglass pool or a concrete pool could be less expensive to install.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Change the width and height values to suit you best --><\/p>\n<div class=\"typeform-widget\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 500px;\" data-url=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.typeform.com\/to\/gEmkZH\" data-text=\"How Much Does a Pool Cost\"><\/div>\n<p><script>\/\/ <![CDATA[\n(function(){var qs,js,q,s,d=document,gi=d.getElementById,ce=d.createElement,gt=d.getElementsByTagName,id='typef_orm',b='https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/share.typeform.com\/';if(!gi.call(d,id)){js=ce.call(d,'script');js.id=id;js.src=b+'widget.js';q=gt.call(d,'script')[0];q.parentNode.insertBefore(js,q)}})()\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Vinyl pool shapes<\/h2>\n<p>Vinyl pools come in many shapes and sizes. \u00a0Some of the most popular vinyl pool shapes are the\u00a0rectangle, L shaped, Grecian, kidney and free form.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1419\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/4ce16512-a576-4d64-8826-e2acced01fc5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1419\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1419\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/4ce16512-a576-4d64-8826-e2acced01fc5-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"rectangle vinyl pool with diving board\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/4ce16512-a576-4d64-8826-e2acced01fc5-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/4ce16512-a576-4d64-8826-e2acced01fc5.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">rectangle vinyl pool with diving board<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_1420\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/8dad111d-c80b-4240-b2dd-442c46a7aa53.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1420\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1420\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/8dad111d-c80b-4240-b2dd-442c46a7aa53.jpg\" alt=\"L shaped vinyl swimming pool\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">L shaped vinyl swimming pool<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1421\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/5887b7b7-cb3d-4f2d-a580-446438562528.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1421\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1421\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/5887b7b7-cb3d-4f2d-a580-446438562528-300x138.jpg\" alt=\"Grecian vinyl swimming pool\" width=\"300\" height=\"138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/5887b7b7-cb3d-4f2d-a580-446438562528-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/5887b7b7-cb3d-4f2d-a580-446438562528.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1421\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grecian vinyl swimming pool<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_1422\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2af9cfc6-079c-4a6d-a5de-a004bdc4e2a1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1422\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1422\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2af9cfc6-079c-4a6d-a5de-a004bdc4e2a1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"kidney shaped vinyl liner pool\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2af9cfc6-079c-4a6d-a5de-a004bdc4e2a1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2af9cfc6-079c-4a6d-a5de-a004bdc4e2a1.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">kidney shaped vinyl liner pool<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_1423\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/942f7376-2de5-4708-b81c-8bc1240d840b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1423\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1423\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/942f7376-2de5-4708-b81c-8bc1240d840b.jpg\" alt=\"free form shaped vinyl liner pool\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">free form shaped vinyl liner pool<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Once the pool site is prepared, the vinyl liner pool will be delivered to the pool site and be ready for installation. \u00a0Typically the vinyl liner pool walls are constructed of steel ore reinforced plastics. \u00a0The wall sections are installed and connected.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"irc_mi\" class=\"irc_mut alignleft\" style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 143px;\" title=\"steel vinyl liner pool walls being installed\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aquahavenpools.com\/images\/pool2.jpg\" alt=\"steel vinyl liner pool walls being installed\" width=\"350\" height=\"261\" \/><\/p>\n<p>steel vinyl liner pool walls being installed<\/p>\n<p>After the walls are connected the bottom of the pool is installed typically with a concrete material. \u00a0After the walls and bottom are complete, the vinyl liner is installed over the entire pool surface. \u00a0Vinyl liners come in many shapes and sizes. \u00a0Most vinyl liners made today are durable and meant to last. \u00a0Eventually you will probably have to install another liner but that may be 10 years down the road.<\/p>\n<p>Vinyl pools can usually be installed in a week or two. \u00a0The best pool for you might be a vinyl liner pool. \u00a0To be sure, you should check out all the of the major types of in ground swimming pools before you settle on one type.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Change the width and height values to suit you best --><\/p>\n<div class=\"typeform-widget\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 500px;\" data-url=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.typeform.com\/to\/gEmkZH\" data-text=\"How Much Does a Pool Cost\"><\/div>\n<p><script>\/\/ <![CDATA[\n(function(){var qs,js,q,s,d=document,gi=d.getElementById,ce=d.createElement,gt=d.getElementsByTagName,id='typef_orm',b='https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/share.typeform.com\/';if(!gi.call(d,id)){js=ce.call(d,'script');js.id=id;js.src=b+'widget.js';q=gt.call(d,'script')[0];q.parentNode.insertBefore(js,q)}})()\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/p>\n<h1>Fiberglass swimming pool<\/h1>\n<p>Fiberglass swimming pools come in many shapes and sizes. \u00a0for the right situation a fiberglass pool may be your best option.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/699f0554-050e-4caf-ad44-20bb68dc3a2c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1412\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/699f0554-050e-4caf-ad44-20bb68dc3a2c.jpg\" alt=\"fiberglass pool\" width=\"248\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fiberglass pools are one piece swimming pools. \u00a0They are molded in a factory and come in most popular swimming pool shapes. Some of the most popular fiberglass swimming pool shapes are kidney swimming pool, square, rectangle, l shaped and Grecian.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1414\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/776d0a1d-5f6a-4438-8275-ece72903e3d1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1414\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1414\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/776d0a1d-5f6a-4438-8275-ece72903e3d1-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"kidney fiberglass pool\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/776d0a1d-5f6a-4438-8275-ece72903e3d1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/776d0a1d-5f6a-4438-8275-ece72903e3d1.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1414\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">kidney fiberglass pool<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_1415\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/a9906ce0-88cc-4af2-9b77-25c6fbdbc494.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1415\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1415\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/a9906ce0-88cc-4af2-9b77-25c6fbdbc494.jpg\" alt=\"rectangle fiberglass pool\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1415\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">rectangle fiberglass pool<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; -webkit-user-select: none;\" title=\"L shaped fiberglass pool\" src=\"http:\/\/www.royalswimmingpools.com\/images\/inground_pool_index.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">L shaped fiberglass pool<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 353px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rg_i\" style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; width: 343px; height: 147px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: -9px; margin-top: 0px;\" title=\"Grecian fiberglass pool\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQfFUEBfsMj7Be0yar4sCQyaovfRMWtjPICQhiOZfDelS4nyu0sBw\" alt=\"Grecian fiberglass pool\" width=\"343\" height=\"147\" name=\"_X9udTUJTH_rfM:\" data-src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQfFUEBfsMj7Be0yar4sCQyaovfRMWtjPICQhiOZfDelS4nyu0sBw\" data-sz=\"f\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grecian fiberglass pool<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Once the pool are is prepared, the fiberglass pool is delivered on site by a truck and hoisted into position.\u00a0After the pool is placed in the site. the pool deck is installed and the plumbing and electric is hooked up. \u00a0Fiberglass pools take 7 days to 10 days on average to install. \u00a0Modern fiberglass pools are durable and many come with warranties. \u00a0depending on the details of you swimming pool project, a fiberglass pool may be the best option for you. \u00a0The best thing to do is to start by <a title=\"Swimming Pool Quotes Fiberglass pool\" href=\"http:\/\/www.swimmingpoolquotes.com\/?source=SPQblogfiberglasspools\" target=\"_blank\">comparing pool types<\/a> for yourself.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Change the width and height values to suit you best --><\/p>\n<div class=\"typeform-widget\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 500px;\" data-url=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.typeform.com\/to\/gEmkZH\" data-text=\"How Much Does a Pool Cost\"><\/div>\n<p><script>\/\/ <![CDATA[\n(function(){var qs,js,q,s,d=document,gi=d.getElementById,ce=d.createElement,gt=d.getElementsByTagName,id='typef_orm',b='https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/share.typeform.com\/';if(!gi.call(d,id)){js=ce.call(d,'script');js.id=id;js.src=b+'widget.js';q=gt.call(d,'script')[0];q.parentNode.insertBefore(js,q)}})()\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swimming pool types The three major types of in ground swimming pools are concrete, vinyl and fiberglass. 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