ABOVE-GROUND


WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ABOVE-GROUND POOLS


n Prices range from a few hundred pounds for a small DIY kit, to between £5,000 and £10,000 for a pool that is fully installed and


sunken into the ground n Many extras are available to add on to your pool, including


lighting, cover rollers and counter-current swim jets n The pool can be transferred to a new location. If left above- ground, the pool can be removed, leaving the garden as it was.


It can be taken with you when you move home n In most cases you shouldn’t need planning permission n Depending on the location you may not need a special foundation for your pool


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arge or small in-ground or above, buying your first pool is a magical experience for the whole family. In many cases small “splasher” type pools are a starting point for young families who over the years often upgrade to an in-ground pool. Splasher pools can be bought for as little as a couple of hundred pounds. They will provide children with hours of fun and are a marvellous “quick fix” for a hot summer. The choices are many and varied so take a little time and when buying any pool and do your homework. If it looks too good to be true then it probably is! Retail chains such as Argos and Tesco now include above-ground and splasher type pools in their product range and can offer them at a very competitive price. However, these companies are not well versed in the art of water treatment and even a small 12ft round splasher pool holds 8,000 litres of water that must be filtered and chemically treated if the water is to remain safe to swim in. Research your requirement using the internet, there


are some great deals to be had through many internet based professional pool companies, but when it comes to actually making the purchase ensure that the seller can advise you on safety in and around the pool and most importantly how to keep the water clean and healthy. If they are not able to give you this advice or supply you with the relevant water treatment products it is probably your best bet to bid them a cheerful goodbye and find someone who can. There are many above-ground pools to choose


from and most are manufactured by well known and established names whose products can easily be found on sale through swimming pool retailers across the country.


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There are many above- ground pools to choose from and most are manufactured by well known and established names whose products can easily be found on sale through swimming pool retailers across the country


One such well known name is Doughboy, industry leaders in the manufacture of above-ground swimming pools for over 60 years with a worldwide reputation for creating and maintaining the highest standards. Doughboy pools are adaptable and can offer a large variety of styles, shapes, sizes and depths. Doughboy has the perfect pool to provide family fun while enhancing the beauty of your garden. The Alias above-ground pool manufactured by


Vogue is the ideal choice for a safe, lower cost, high quality pool from the world’s foremost steel walled pool manufacture. Vogue above-ground pools have been sold through professional swimming pool companies in the UK for more than 30 years and come in a range of sizes starting with the 12ft round. Manufactured with corrosion free resin framework and finished with a top quality PVC


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