Anyone here built a pool?
 

Thinking about it for the kids. Lot is odd, interested in personal experiences as to desirable features, etc.

Wish I could help; I do know you're in for a project, in-ground or above-ground. Best of luck to you, mate.

A lot of people I have known have in the end regretted having/getting the pool.

First off they are expensive to build, and a below ground pool is not exactly DIY (most above ground ones are though). They also require constant maintenance and work (particularly if you do not want to end up with a pool full of slime). They also take up a lot of space. They are also a problem in the winter time if water freezes where you are. In most ways indoor pools are better, but even more expensive. You also may find you do not get quite as much use out of it as you would have figured.

That isn't to say there are not advantages, but I thought you may want to be aware of the numerous disadvantages.

I would like to add to Neon's take concerning pools. Constant headache. Filter constantly running driving up the electric bill. The chemicals needed are expensive. Next thing you know you are spending the day cleaning the darn thing. My brother in law has a above ground pool. Swims in it maybe 2 times in the summer. His wife does not use it. His two year old almost drowned in the damn thing 3 weeks ago. Go figure, he was putting up a gate to keep the kids off the deck that services the pool because his kids have started to walk. He turned to look after her sister (he has twins) who was crying just inside the house. He returned to the gate work in about a minute. Emily was not there. He looked over the edge of the pool and she completely submerged in the water contained on the pool cover installed for the winter months. She was under for an estimated 1 minute. He had to clear her lungs and start chest compressions. She finally coughed up the dirty water and began to cry. She spend the remainder of the day at John Hopkins in Baltimore. So, needless to say, he wants the pool gone! The damn things are a lot of responsiblity and also a liability sometimes. Join a local community pool if you have one. :03:

My house had a in ground pool that I later filled in. It was fun for awhile, then it was work, not to mention every kid in the neighborhood wanted to come over and swim with our kids, so you're constantly having to watch watch watch. One kid busted his head on the diving board during a party, parents didn't blame, but with laws you can be held responsible. Most states also require a high fence with new pools.

I was glad to fill it in, it was a money pit and headache. Much cheaper and funner to go to one of the public pools or large water park near us and you can leave it.

If you really want a large pool to do some recreational swimming, then you'll have to build one and you inherit the headaches listed above.
If you want somewhere to soak or relax and the kids to play in then buy an inflatable one. They're cheap, easy to maintain and you can put them away for the winter

http://inflatablepoolshop.net/wp-con...mming-pool.jpg

some of the big ones can cost to about €1000, but peanuts compared to a built one

Armistead reminded me...my brother purchased a house with an inground pool. He filled it in after the first summer. It was nothing but work. :down:

Yes, the pools are not cheap, :06:

Never built one. Swam in a few. PM for any more information.

I had one of these for my kids. It sucked. Lasted a season. Damn seam split. The filter was garbage. The ladder was cheap. If it is not on level ground it will lean. Eventually it will spill over the side it leans towards. IMO, save your money.

Ya I agree with AVG here on the inflatables.

All in all its a heck of a lot simpler to join the local pool, or go to a water park. Also much cheaper.

Blown a paddling pool up, if that helps :up:

OK, no go on the inflatable :hmmm:

Buy a boat and fill it with water :DL

No,Cherry.Brandy :haha:

Back foul creature of derailment, back to the beer gardens thread