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Occasionally, above ground pool owners desire to invigorate their yard space by creating an inground pool. So, instead of getting rid of their pool, they can bury it to create space for the new pool. On the other hand, some pool owners desire to create extra yard space by burying their above ground pool. But is this possible? Well, yes, you can bury your above ground pool and construct an inground pool in that same space. Even so, only specific above ground pools can accommodate this. Some types of above ground pools cannot get buried in the ground. Consequently, before burying an above ground pool, confirm with your pool contractor whether it can get buried. Alternatively, you can look up this information in your manufacturers’ manual. Why should you bury an above ground pool? #Save on pool construction costs #When you bury an above ground pool to install an inground pool, you’ll save on costs. We all know the massive construction costs that come with pools. The above ground pool minimizes the effort and costs required for excavation. But note that you will have to purchase a costly pool pump that will accommodate the inground pool. Disadvantages of burying an above ground pool #Depth limit #When building an inground pool out of an above ground pool, you won’t incorporate your preferred pool depth. Remember, the above ground pool already has a certain depth. So, you’ll have to use the same depth for your inground pool. So, if you want a deep pool, you might have to create an inground pool from scratch. Nonetheless, always consult your pool contractor about this. Limited flexibility #Although it is less expensive, burying an above ground pool does not offer many customization options. You’ll have to create a pool design similar to the above ground pool. But nowadays, above ground pools also have attractive designs. If you desire to build an intricate pool design, it would be best to build a new inground pool. Is burying my above ground pool worth it? #Often, pool owners face a dilemma when it comes to burying their above ground pools. Well, analyze all your pool requirements and make your decision. It is convenient and cheap to create an in-ground pool out of an above ground pool. Nevertheless, if you want a custom pool, this might not be the way to go. Burying your above ground pool limits your pool design options. Also, it might create many pool issues for you in the long run. But always consult your pool contractor on the best way to go about this. You can save massive pool construction costs just by burying your above ground pool. How Deep Can You Get An Above Ground Pool?
No you can not bury a traditional above ground pool. The photo above and the gallery below tell the story. Traditional above ground pools that have one individual pool wall that more or less is a thin sheet of metal is not designed to withstand the force of the ground against the pool wall. DON'T DO IT! It should in no way be done. However it is done all the time and pool store salesman will often time say anything to get you out the door with a pool. If your pool is buried like the one above, it may look fine and dandy for a while, but wait until it comes time to replace the liner. As soon as you lower the water level that pool wall will collapse under the wieght of the backfill. When the pool is full the weight of the water is holding up the pool wall and keeping the backfill at bay. As soon as that water is gone, so is your pool. EXPENSIVE LESSONS LEARNED The above pool owner learned that the hard way. They spent $11,000.00 on this Doughboy from Allied Pools in Green Bay. They were told by the salesperson that the pool could be buried and they hired a builder that went along with that story and built the pool. Little did they know that during the 2nd season they owned the pool a small leak had cause the pool to empty in one day. The pool owner not only came home to an empty pool but a bad investment. $11,000.00 down the drain. The builder would not return phone calls and Allied Pools that sold them the pool was not liable because they did not build the pool. The cost to replace the pool fell squarely on the pool owner. Needless to say they didnt replace the pool. DONT BE CHEAP We see this every single summer. Potential pool owners want the best price they can get and when someone tells them they can have an in ground pool at the cost of an above ground pool, they bite without taking time to do the adequate research to realize how bad this really is. REAL OPTIONS That being said. There are great new options on the market for pools that can be built above the ground, below the ground and 1/2 way in between. These are not your everyday above ground pools. These pools are engineered first as in ground pools but are versatile enough to be built completley in ground, half in ground, in a hill or completely above ground. BEST OF THE BEST The best of these pools I have ever built or serviced through 21 years in the pool industry is the Ultimate Pool from Foxx Pool Corp. This is a pool compromised of many seperate panels with a 4" flange around all sides that bolts together to form a round, oval or grecian pool. These panels are heavy duty galvanized steel with a dark tan powder coating to reduce chance of rusting. When this pool is assembeled it is literally a tank. You cannot wiggle or shift this pool at all. It is more expensive than the Radiant/Optimum type pools but is substanatially higher quality and has a much longer lifespan. Not only that but when installed in the ground the Ultimate Pool retains its warranty even if the pool is left empty. This cannot be said for the Radiant style pools that require the pool to be completley filled at all time to maintain the warranty. THE MORAL OF THE STORY SO dont' make the mistake of being cheap. Like everything in life you get waht you pay for and if something sounds too good to be true its likely because it isnt true. Do extensive research into your pool project, cross the t's and dot the i's. It pays off in the long run to do things right the first time. They may cost a littel more but in the long run you wont be saddled with the issues you have just read about. Take a look at our above ground pool page or contact Pool Pros for a free in home consultation. #burriedabovegroundpool #poolfailures #poolfails #AboveGroundPoolInstallations Can an above ground pool be semi inground?Some people like to use the raised sides of a semi inground pool for bar space, water features (like waterfalls or vanishing edges), and multiple pool entry points. Keep in mind that you can install an above ground pool semi inground, but it's not the same as building an inground pool semi inground.
Can an above ground pool be recessed into the ground?Can an above-ground pool be recessed into the ground? Yes, it is possible, but there are risks. Above-ground pools are not designed to withstand the dirt that will press against them. If you try to backfill an empty above-ground pool, the pool will collapse from the weight of the dirt around it.
How deep can a semi inground pool be?Dependent upon pool shape and size, depth ranges available are from approximately a 36" shallow end to an 8' deep end. The pool wall, equipment and materials are like that of an inground pool but competitively priced like a higher end above ground pool.
Can you make an above ground pool deeper in the middle?Many pool owners, who want the experience of deeper water, opt for a dish-type dig in the center of the pool. The standard vinyl liner will typically allow for an added depth of 3-4 inches using this procedure.
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