If you would like to have fun at home this summer without going on vacation, you should consider installing an inground pool. Keep reading for different types of inground pools you can choose from, as well as information on how they are constructed. 

Types of Inground Pools

One type of inground pool is fiberglass, which is a cheaper option. These pools are also easier to install when compared to other types so you can save money on installation and labor costs. Fiberglass is nonporous so it is low in maintenance. You do not have to use as many chemicals with a fiberglass inground pool, which is another way to save money, as well as time. 

There are also vinyl inground pools which are still not as expensive as other types even though this will cost you more than a fiberglass pool. You can have a larger pool if you choose vinyl than you can with fiberglass. With vinyl, you can customize the size and shape, as well as how deep you want the pool to be. 

The most expensive type of inground pool is the concrete pool. Concrete is flexible so you have no limitations when choosing the design, size, shape, depth, etc. Concrete is durable, and you can plan on this type of inground pool lasting you a very long time. Concrete is also porous, and a layer of plaster is put over the concrete to make it even more durable. 

Inground Pool Construction

How the inground pool is constructed depends on the type you choose.  A fiberglass pool is the easiest to install as the fiber shell is manufactured off-site and then brought to your home. The pool company digs the hole in the ground and inserts the fiberglass shell. 

With vinyl inground pools, the liners are custom-made depending on the size and shape of your pool. The ground is leveled out using sand. The liner is then installed and vacuumed to remove any wrinkles. The pool is then filled with water. All of this process will take a couple of weeks to complete. 

Concrete pools take the longest to install. The company first excavates to create the right shape and size. They then build a rebar grid to cover the entire pool and use metal ties to secure it. The plumbing pipes are then installed, and they then wire electric parts, such as pool lights, the filtration system, etc. The concrete is then poured and then water is poured in once it's dry.

For more information, contact a local swimming pool contractor.