Dependent upon pool shape and size, depth ranges available are from approximately a 36" shallow end to an 8' deep end. The pool wall, equipment and materials are like that of an inground pool but competitively priced like a higher end above ground pool.
Luckily, above ground pools can have both shallow and deep ends, just like an in-ground pool. Another pool option that is gaining popularity is the semi in-ground pool design. However, be sure you fully understand the costs of semi in-ground pools first.
Semi-inground pools offer the best of both worlds. You'll find that a semi-ground swimming pool is significantly deeper than a regular above-ground pool, but doesn't cost nearly as much as a traditional in-ground pool.
The Stealth Semi-Inground can be buried up to 3/4 in the ground to create a sleek design in your backyard. You can surround it with a wood deck, or any landscaping material of your choice! Because the Stealth pools are so customizable, we ask that you please fill out the form below to get your personalized quote!
Semi inground pools come in all of the same sizes as traditional inground pools. Your pool size options will typically range from 12x24 feet on the smaller end to 20x40 feet for larger swimming pools.
With proper maintenance, your semi-inground pool could last up to 20 years (by comparison, a typical above-ground pool typically lasts 7 to 15 years).
Depending on the manufacturer, some semi inground pools can be saltwater. Due to the steel used in some, like the Stealth Pool, you cannot use salt water. Salt chlorine generators installed in Stealth Pools will void any manufacturers warranty due to its highly corrosive nature.
Hybrid Pools
Hybrid above ground pools combine the advantages of a steel pool with a resin pool. The materials used, both resin and steel, allow you to benefit from the advantages of both types of pools in one and also provide durability and effectiveness over the years.
These pools are typically made with a steel or aluminum wall rather than the vinyl, concrete, or fiberglass material like semi inground pools.
Why Buy the Radiant Metric Series
Have deep end up to 7'! Advanced Engineering - 2″ structurally insulated walls. An above ground pool that can be installed above ground, semi-inground and inground.
Above-Ground pools are available in a variety of sizes, in Round and Oval shapes. Depths range from 48" to 54".
The Partial In-Ground Option
Some pool installation professionals suggest putting an above-ground pool only halfway in the ground. Doing so reduces excavation costs and minimizes the risk of the pool collapsing inward if it needs to be drained.
And for this reason, many people ask, “Can above ground pools be partially buried?” in hopes of receiving the best of both worlds. The short answer is that “Yes, they can!” However, there are some things that should be taken into account if you're going to go down this route.
Doughboy manufactures the only above ground pool that can be installed completely in the ground. If your ideal backyard includes an inground pool, but your budget doesn't allow for it – Doughboy has the perfect solution.
48” PANELS are more popular with older kids and adults as this height provides a deeper shallow end depth of 3'10”; perfect for pool sports, such as volleyball or water polo!
An onground swimming pool gives you the look and feel of an inground pool at a lower cost and with faster installation. Designed to partially submerge in the ground, these versatile semi-inground pools pair perfectly with different types of decking and are an ideal option for backyards with considerable grades.
2018. A high-quality above ground pool from Valley Pool & Spa should last between 10 and 20 years depending on how well you care for it. However, your pool liner will not last as long as your pool. Contact a pool expert at our store to see if you need a new liner before you decide to replace your entire pool.
Let me just start off saying a standard fiberglass pool is designed to be installed fully inground or partially above ground, but not for total on-ground installation without the support of backfill material.
Semi-inground pools combine benefits of both above ground and inground swimming pools. They are aesthetically more pleasing than above ground pools as you can add features such as decking or pavers to create the appearance of an inground pool but still have a lower cost to build and maintain.
Size up your pool.
Round pools start at 12 feet in diameter, with 24-foot-diameter pools, which can fit four to five people, being the most popular choice, Carnes says. The most popular oval pools are 15 feet by 30 feet.
A common question asked is, “Can above ground pools stay up year round?” And although the easy answer is that “Yes, they can,” whether you want to leave them up year-round really depends on the type of pool you have. Dismantling some above ground pools for the winter may be more hassle than it's worth.
Only some types of above ground pools can be installed semi-inground. The pool must have a non-corroding, non-rusting construction and frame, yet, still be sturdier than a typical above ground pool to withstand the inward pressure from the dirt or backfill against the wall of the pool.
Saltwater pools are safer, more efficient, require less maintenance, and either comparable in cost or less expensive as compared to a typical chlorine pool.
The simplest way to backfill a pool is to put the dirt that was excavated back into the hole it came out of. This is also the least expensive option, since removing excavated dirt and trucking in more is costly. A slurry mix also makes a good backfill. A slurry mix is made using portland cement and plaster sand.