There is nothing like swimming pool at home when you need to get away from your tiring and hectic life on a hot summer day. Swimming not just gives pleasure by keeping you cool but is a wonderful exercise for whole body and has calming effects for people of all ages. A nice swimming pool adds to the value and the look of the house.

Types of swimming pool

There are various types of swimming pools according to material used to make them, their placement and designs.

• Above the ground:

Above the ground swimming pools are the simplest type of swimming pools, be it their low cost or easy to construct. If one doesn’t want to have a permanent swimming pool then this is the best option. Above the ground swimming pools come as pre-made kits because of which you can install them very easily just with the help of a few people. It is easy to move them from one place to another and is very affordable to the swimming pools that you have to get constructed below the ground. It comes in several shapes, sizes and designs on outer walls which gives you a lot of choice.

• Below the ground:

Fiberglass Pools

Fiberglass pools are in ground pools which are build utilizing molded fiberglass. The pool comes in one piece and is setup after the place is excavated. It is little expensive than concrete pools but has a low maintenance and longer life. It saves lot of money on replastering and liner replacement so is economic on maintenance.

It is also shock absorbent because of which it can bend up to 2 feet, so if one lives in a earthquake-prone region than it is recommended.

Vinyl Pools:

Vinyl lined swimming pools are the cheapest in the in ground type of swimming pools. They come in a kit form; the panel walls are bolted together and supported at the bottom by a concrete footing. The interior of the swimming pool is covered with vinyl liner and also covers the excavated floor and paneled walls. Maintenance is easy as it is non-porous and stains can easily be removed. It is more popular in cold weather places where it can easily be winterized

Concrete Pools:

Concrete pools are most common of in ground swimming pools and their installation cost is also not high. It has different stages of installation so it takes little longer to install them, it can be made in various sizes, shapes and designs according to the requirement. The concrete pools are very durable because of its excellent strength. There is a lot of variety available in finishes also like pebble finish, plaster or paint so you have a lot of choices to make from according to you budget and design. Hire a professional landscaping company for better results.