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nicker:
We are thinking of adding an above ground pool to our yard to complement out hot tub and to stay cool during our hot summers.

Can anyone recommend a good above ground pool that sells in the London, Ontrario area.  Also are there any forums like this one for pools ?

Thanks

Bonibelle:
Nicker, I have an above ground pool. It is wonderful in that it was relatively inexpensive (whole thing with deck around 5000.00), it warms up fast in the summer and it is very easy to maintain...However...it somehow doesn't "go well" with my beautiful new hot tub. Talk about a contrast...And I haven't found a good way to integrate the two so that they look like they belong together. I am not trying to discourage you, because above ground has benefits, but next to the hot tub...my set up kind of looks like Sanford and Son get a hot tub, if you know what I mean. Maybe if you plan the layout, you can make it look nice. I am going to try painting my decks with gray stain (all 3 of them) because the tub is gray, as is the pool. I don't know if that will tie them together but I am hoping it will help.  good luck, like I said we just love the pool, just now it seems a little mismatched!

drewstar:
Hi nicker,

I  have an above ground pool and enjoy it quite a bit. It's old and needs a bit of work, and I have looked around and considered buying a new one. For what it's worth here some thoughts:


1) The Steel Aluminium are rated to be better than the resin models being sold.

2) Get a good pump (at least 1 hp or higher).  a good pump and filter will make all the difference in the world.  I have a sand filter and it works well for me.  MY B-I-L  swears by the D.E ones.  

3) Discuss installation and be aware that most companies prices involve "Standard" installation.    Standard means, absolutey no probelm what so ever.  Any other issue will be charged.  Be alert.

4)  Before the pool goes up, take trees down, cut branches etc.    You want the pool in full sun.  Even trimming branches once the pool is up is 100X  difficult and  very exspsive.


5) In central MA I was just recently quoted prices of $4500 -5000 for a quality 24' above ground pool installed.  I don't have the actual pool names available, sorry.  But like a Spa, go with a dealer that is established and will be there to help you out. Check the BBB. Get references. There are a lot of fly by night idoits out there, as well as discount Shoddy dealers (NAMCO)

6) Rectangular pools are not as structuraly sound as an oval or round pool.   Round pools offer the most swmming area per footprint (vs an Oval).


7) Like a spa, a quality pool will be somehting to enjoy and last for years (Mine came with the house, it was at least 7 years old when I got it, and I have had it for 7 more. It needs a new liner, but other than that. it's great).  A  cut rate pool with a poor pump and filtration system will be a pain in the butt and turn into an eysore and an object of detest.  

Please let us know how it goes. I'd love to hear more about what yuou decide.

:)

drewstar:

--- Quote ---Nicker, I have an above ground pool. It is wonderful in that it was relatively inexpensive (whole thing with deck around 5000.00), it warms up fast in the summer and it is very easy to maintain...However...it somehow doesn't "go well" with my beautiful new hot tub. Talk about a contrast...And I haven't found a good way to integrate the two so that they look like they belong together. I am not trying to discourage you, because above ground has benefits, but next to the hot tub...my set up kind of looks like Sanford and Son get a hot tub, if you know what I mean. Maybe if you plan the layout, you can make it look nice. I am going to try painting my decks with gray stain (all 3 of them) because the tub is gray, as is the pool. I don't know if that will tie them together but I am hoping it will help.  good luck, like I said we just love the pool, just now it seems a little mismatched!
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I hear ya Bonnie.  I am also thinking on "intergrating the pool and hot tub into something more visually appealing.
I would love to put in a new pool and build a large deck around the whole pool and have the hot tub installed in the deck as well.   Right now  I have the pool butted up against some bi level decks and the hot tub off to another side by a side door to the house.  It's a convent and practical set up, but I doubt you'll see my set up featured in  "Home and Gardens".   :P

Maybe in a few years... I got other "honey-do" stuff on the list.  8)


here's a pic of my hot tub install but shows a nice shot of the pool.   I would love to really upgrade that deck and have it wrap around the pool and over to where the tub is being placed (right hand side). I wonder what a deck like that would cost?

Bonibelle:
You have hit the nail on the head. Our set up is perfect as far as how we use the pool and tub, it just isn't visually appealing. I think we need to brainstorm, Drew. there has to be a way to fuse the two and make them look like they belong together. I was kind of hoping that when we put the pergola up, it will distingush the spa area. I don't know if that is good or bad though?? :(

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