{"id":1852,"date":"2013-01-28T15:59:04","date_gmt":"2013-01-28T21:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.BackyardCityPools.com\/Swimming-Pool-Blog\/?p=1852"},"modified":"2013-01-28T18:06:01","modified_gmt":"2013-01-29T00:06:01","slug":"three-reasons-to-consider-above-ground-pools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcitypools.com\/Swimming-Pool-Blog\/three-reasons-to-consider-above-ground-pools\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Reasons to Consider Above Ground Pools"},"content":{"rendered":"
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More Homeowners Take a Second Look at Today’s Above Ground Pools<\/h3>\n

The popularity of above ground pools<\/a> has grown in recent years, and many homeowners who may have never before considered owning one are now taking a second look.\u00a0 The reasons for this turn around are numerous, but three major contributors to the rise in popularity of above ground pools include cost, selection, and appearance.<\/p>\n

Cost<\/b><\/p>\n

Even before the onset of current economic problems, in ground pools were cost prohibitive for many homeowners.\u00a0 In fact,\u00a0 “sales of new [in ground] pools have fallen nearly 75% from their 2004 peak,” according to research conducted by P.K. Data, Inc. Comparing the cost of purchasing and installing an in ground pool with the cost of purchasing and installing an above ground pool reveals a significant difference.\u00a0 Above ground pools, in most cases, cost thousands of dollars less, making them a much more affordable option for homeowners, even in today’s tough economic climate.<\/p>\n

Selection<\/b><\/p>\n

More than ever, today’s above ground pools are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.\u00a0 Round, rectangular, and oval pools give homeowners the freedom and flexibility to choose the most suitable pool for their specific situation.\u00a0 Smaller sizes can accommodate smaller yards, while much larger pools are available for homes where backyard space is not an issue.<\/p>\n

Appearance<\/b><\/p>\n

The most common critique of above ground pools has always focused on their traditionally unattractive appearance.\u00a0 These pools have come a long way, though, in terms of how they look.\u00a0 The state-of-the-art materials and protective coatings used in the construction of above ground pools prevent the appearance of unsightly rust and other damage caused by harsh weather.\u00a0 Additionally, decorative elements on contemporary pools give homeowners the ability to customize the look of their pool.\u00a0 Design choices can include colors that complement a home’s decor and finishes that resemble weathered stone or other decorative effects.\u00a0 Also, vertical supports are made to either blend into the pool’s design or to add a sophisticated touch to the pool’s appearance.\u00a0 Some pools, for example, feature vertical supports that are reminiscent of the simple and elegant style found in roman Doric columns.<\/p>\n

Other ways that homeowners choose to enhance the appearance of above ground pools include adding attractive landscaping features, wooden pool decks, or decorative stone patios.\u00a0 Some above ground pools<\/a> are even constructed so that they can be installed partially or mostly in the ground, giving them the feel of in ground pools.<\/p>\n

Enjoying the luxury of a backyard swimming pool can be a reality for many homeowners who are willing to take another look at\u00a0 above ground pools.\u00a0 Thanks to advanced materials, expanded selections, and attractive designs, above ground pools can finally move beyond the negative images that have plagued them in the past.\u00a0 More homeowners than ever before are finding these pools to be an appealing and affordable alternative to in ground pools.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

More Homeowners Take a Second Look at Today’s Above Ground Pools The popularity of above ground pools has grown in recent years, and many homeowners who may have never before considered owning one are now taking a second look.\u00a0 The reasons for this turn around are numerous, but three major contributors to the rise in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1852","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-above-ground-swimming-pools"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2No25-tS","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcitypools.com\/Swimming-Pool-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1852","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcitypools.com\/Swimming-Pool-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcitypools.com\/Swimming-Pool-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcitypools.com\/Swimming-Pool-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcitypools.com\/Swimming-Pool-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1852"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcitypools.com\/Swimming-Pool-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1852\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1861,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcitypools.com\/Swimming-Pool-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1852\/revisions\/1861"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcitypools.com\/Swimming-Pool-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1852"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcitypools.com\/Swimming-Pool-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1852"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcitypools.com\/Swimming-Pool-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1852"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}