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Choosing a pool type
12 guides on choosing a pool type for Northeast Ohio pool owners. Each one opens with a short answer, then the detail and the sources behind it.
12 guides in this section
- Fiberglass vs vinyl vs concrete pools in OhioFor most Northeast Ohio backyards, fiberglass is the best all-round choice: a mid-range upfront cost, the lowest yearly upkeep in Angi's figures, a flexible shell that handles freeze-thaw well and a short build.
- Why fiberglass pools handle Ohio freeze-thaw so wellFiberglass pools handle Ohio freeze-thaw well for two reasons.
- What is an ICF pool and why build one in Ohio?An ICF pool is a concrete pool whose walls are built from insulated concrete forms: hollow foam blocks that are stacked, reinforced with steel and filled with concrete, with the foam left in place as insulation.
- ICF vs gunite concrete pools: what is the difference?ICF and gunite are both reinforced concrete pools, built in different ways.
- Are vinyl liner pools a good choice in Ohio?Yes, vinyl liner pools are a good choice in Ohio for many families, as long as you go in expecting to replace the liner every decade or so.
- How long does a vinyl pool liner last in Ohio?An inground vinyl liner in Ohio typically lasts about 10 to 15 years, according to Latham, and roughly a decade is a sensible planning figure.
- How long does a fiberglass pool last?A well-installed fiberglass pool typically lasts 25 years or more, according to HomeGuide, and the shell itself can go well beyond that.
- Can a fiberglass pool pop out of the ground?Yes, a fiberglass pool can pop out of the ground, but almost only when it is drained or partly drained while the ground around it is saturated.
- Which pool type is cheapest to maintain in Ohio?Fiberglass is usually the cheapest inground pool to maintain in Ohio.
- Plunge pools and small pools for Ohio backyardsA plunge or small inground pool works well in Northeast Ohio when you want water to cool off, lounge and soak rather than swim laps.
- Fiberglass pool brands compared: Liberty, Latham, Leisure, RiverThe main fiberglass pool brands sold in the U.S.
- Fiberglass pool problems and how a good install avoids themThe fiberglass pool problems you hear about are bulging walls, spider cracks in the gelcoat, plumbing leaks, a shell shifting or lifting, osmotic blisters and chalky or stained finishes.
Start with a site visit and a 3D design.
We walk your yard, check access and drainage, and design the pool in 3D on your lot before anything is dug. Fiberglass packages start at the published price, installed.