Thursday Pools manufactures one-piece, inground fiberglass pool shells in their ever-expanding facility in Fortville, Indiana. Stay tuned for more helpful pool owner tips and tricks! About Thursday Pools Until next time- The GeneralĮvery month, The General uses his more than 30 years’ experience in the pool business to tackle a topic for curious pool owners. In a future post, I’ll point out the virtues of non-rectangular pools, but from what you’ve told me about how you want to use your pool, I personally think rectangular is the way to go. I’m not saying freeform pools aren’t great. They just came out, so you’ll most likely be the only ones in your neighborhood to have one.ĭon’t get me wrong. And, if you REALLY want it to be unique, get a rectangular beach entry fiberglass pool (Patent US 10,358,837 and 10,472,839). So, if you want a lima bean, an “L” or a full-on freeform, you could accomplish that same look with decking all the way around your rectangle pool. You can also make your concrete deck any shape you want. Additionally, when you choose a rectangular pool, that doesn’t mean you can’t have rounded corners, square corners, reversed radius corners or diagonal corners. You’ll put your own spin on the furniture, landscaping and accessories. I want our pool to be unique!” Well, first of all, your pool will be unique because it’s yours. Maybe you’re thinking, “But General, I don’t like so many straight lines. So, no matter which kind of pool you choose, rectangles can be easier on your budget. And when it comes to fiberglass pools, they’re manufactured in one piece at the factory, so framing isn’t a concern, but the dig specs are much more straightforward with a rectangle. Gunite (concrete) rectangular pools are by far easier to frame during construction than shaped pools. With a vinyl liner pool, rectangles are easier to square up and level during installation, and the liners fit better in rectangles than they do in freeform pools. And since time is money, that means you’ll save a bit when it comes to installing a rectangular pool over other shapes. Whether you’re choosing vinyl, fiberglass or gunite, rectangle pools are just easier to install. They’re easier (and cheaper) to install.I’m all for easier pool maintenance, so I’ll vote for anything that simplifies it. Plus, it’s not very compatible with automatic cleaners, so unless you strategically placed return water inlets (eyeballs), surface debris collects in the corners. However, it is very hard (nearly impossible) and expensive to install an automatic cover. The “L” shape is very functional because you have a deep end along with big shallow end. I personally have an “L” shaped pool, but my next pool will be a rectangle. Most any rectangular pool is compatible with automatic pool covers, making it easy for your pool builder to install while they’re putting in your new pool. You’ve heard me talk about how much I like automatic pool covers for so many reasons, such as ease of maintenance, reduced chemical use and peace of mind (safety). They play nice with automatic pool covers.While you can also find some large freeform pools with wide-open swim lanes, the uniform length of a rectangular provides plenty of space for multiple swimmers to swim laps side-by-side. Since you’ve mentioned that exercise is one of your primary goals, a larger rectangular pool makes the most sense because of the wide-open swim lanes and straight sides. Let’s take a look at the reasons they’re great from several angles. When evaluating shapes to accommodate both exercise and games, a rectangular pool is your best bet. In addition to getting in shape together– you’ll enjoy quality time with friends and family. My family has committed to getting in shape in 2019, and we’ve decided that since we want to have fun doing it, one of the ways we’ll get more exercise is with a new fiberglass pool! There are so many pool shapes and sizes out there-what are the best pools for both exercise and fun? Signed, Getting Fit in Fishersįirst of all, congrats on the decision to get an inground pool.
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