There are a few materials that many semi inground and inground swimming pools are made of. The three most popular swimming pool materials are: Vinyl Liner. Concrete (often called gunite or shotcrete)
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).
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.
Semi-Inground Pool Benefits: Fully insulated wall allows for full bury & will keep pool water warmer longer. Freeform shapes available to give a more custom feel and will tend to allow for 'challenging' (long and skinny) backyards. Can be installed as full inground at a lower price than traditional inground pools.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Stealth Pool is a high quality alternative to a high-priced Inground Pool. The Stealth Semi-Inground can be buried up to 3/4 in the ground to create a sleek design in your backyard.
A semi inground pool is exactly what it sounds like: a swimming pool that is partially installed in the ground and partially installed above ground. Usually, most of the pool is still inground, but part of the pool will be raised a few feet or more.
While above ground pools cannot be fully buried, they are the most pocketbook friendly option for those looking to add a pool to their backyard in the spring or summer. Learn more about what an above ground pool costs.
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.
Above-Ground pools are available in a variety of sizes, in Round and Oval shapes. Depths range from 48" to 54".
A hybrid pool utilizes both vinyl liner elements and gunite elements for a truly spectacular pool experience. Customers get to enjoy the benefits of vinyl without the limitations, and the benefits of gunite without the drawbacks.
Now, we can completely bury a steel wall stealth semi in-ground pool for as low as $14,950. These are 14 gauge galvanized steel walls that will easily last 30 years or more. The Stealth pool will give the homeowner the flexibility to build their deck, have concrete poured, or a mix of both.
Strong & Durable. Stealth Semi-In Ground Pools are made in the USA and constructed using chemical and UV-resistant steel They are impact-resistant, are able to withstand high pressure, and come with a limited lifetime warranty.
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.
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.
Many wonder though if above ground pools are exclusively used over grass, sand, or soil only and if installing it over concrete is impossible (for fear of it getting punctured). The good news is, yes, you can install your above ground pool on concrete if a sand or soil base is not possible.
Saltwater pools are safer, more efficient, require less maintenance, and either comparable in cost or less expensive as compared to a typical chlorine pool.
Pros of Saltwater Pools
There's less chlorine and less of the heavy chemical scent and content. They're gentler on the skin, with less irritation to the eyes, hair and swimsuits. The water has a softer, silkier feel to it compared to chlorine water. They have lower maintenance costs than chlorine pools.
STEALTH SEMI-INGROUND POOLS
Made of Steel! Limited Lifetime Warranty! Chemical Resistant, Including Salt! Impact Resistant!
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.
The Incredible Stealth Semi-Inground Pool
The Stealth Semi-Inground Pool can be sunken partially or it can be almost entirely submerged into the ground. This makes it perfect for backyards with a slope and it all it takes is some simple decking or stonework to completely hide the walls of the pool.
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.