The different types of above ground pools

Offering excellent value for money, above-ground pools have invaded the gardens of French households. Perfect for cooling down every summer, they can be installed permanently or dismantled at the end of the season. A freedom that appeals to many private individuals with an exterior. They come in all shapes and sizes, each made of a different material. In order to choose the right model for your needs, it is necessary to be familiar with all the specifics. Follow the guide.

The different shapes of above-ground pools

Above-ground pools are available in many different forms. And this is both aesthetic and practical. Because depending on the shape chosen, the pool can be more or less compact and adapted to the space you have to install it. You can choose between :

A round above-ground pool

An oval model

But also rectangular

Or, more original, an octagonal swimming pool..

Or even polygonal.

The rectangular above-ground pool is undoubtedly the most suitable for sportsmen and women. It allows them to achieve their swimming thanks to lengths that can reach more than 5 meters. The 5.49 metre tubular Intex model is a good example of this. For 1,059.99 euros, you can maintain your physical condition here as in a traditional swimming pool. It is also a shape that makes pool maintenance easier. Thanks to your automatic robot or a hand-held vacuum cleaner, it is very easy for you to access each submerged space. Water circulation is also very good, making the rectangular above-ground pool one of the most economical and popular.

Particularly aesthetic, the round and oval shapes allow you to enjoy all the comfort of your pool on a minimum surface area. More compact, they fit in rather small spaces and allow you to cool down and have fun with family or friends. They are usually cheaper than rectangular models, such as the Intex 28212GN pool, sold at 119 euros.

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Choose the ideal size for your above-ground pool

Above-ground pools are very often shallow and therefore very suitable for young children. They are generally between 80 centimetres and 1.60 metres high (they never exceed 2 metres). This choice of depth must meet your needs in terms of use:

If you only wish to use it in the summer, to refresh your children, we advise you to choose a model of reduced size and limited depth. Your pool is then safe, but leaves plenty of time for the little ones to have fun. This is the case with the Bestway Steel Pro pool, for example, which is 66 centimetres high and has a diameter of 3.66 metres. It is sold at a very interesting price of 169 euros.

If you plan to use it yourself and/or with other adults, you should choose a deep above-ground pool. You can then take your own size into account when choosing the depth.

As far as the size (diameter, width or length) is concerned, it is above all the space available to accommodate it that should guide you. For example, remember to keep a minimum space to circulate around the pool and to position the filtration pump.

Good to know: for above-ground pools whose surface area does not exceed 20 square metres, it is not necessary to make a request for work or a special declaration to the town hall.

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Above-ground pool materials

It remains for you to decide between the different types of pools and the materials in which they are made. To fully understand their differences and specificities, you need to take an interest in the types of above-ground pools that currently exist on the market.

The self-supporting above-ground pool

This is probably the most classic type of pool. It is a swimming pool made up of a PVC liner and an inflatable ring. By filling the liner with water and inflating the inflatable ring, the stability and stability of the device is ensured. The installation is therefore very simple and quick. The Intex brand has made it its speciality. It offers many models, such as the Intex Easy Set with a diameter of 3.65 metres and a height of 76 centimetres, which only requires a flat surface and a floor mat under the pool to protect the bottom.

The tubular above-ground pool

It also consists of a PVC liner, and differs from the previous one by the presence of a metal structure that maintains the pool. When installing it, you must clip the tubes into each other and fix the liner to it. It is also very simple to install and requires only a flat surface and a floor mat. In addition, there are many models in round or rectangular shapes, such as the Bestway Power Steel pool, which is 4.12 metres long and sells for 899 euros.

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The wooden swimming pool

Above-ground wooden pools, such as the Océa model, signed Ubbink, are the most aesthetic. Here the liner is fixed on autoclave-treated wooden planks that are nested inside each other. The installation is therefore longer, but also more durable. Although it can be dismantled, the wooden pool is often installed all year round. It comes in different shapes and sizes and offers greater depths than other types of above-ground pools. However, it is much more expensive than the other models and requires the construction of a slab or an earthwork upstream.

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Good to know : there is equipment and accessories for all types of pools. Whether for maintenance, cleaning or just for fun. Consult our guide to buying accessories for your pool

The above-ground pool has many advantages. It is particularly economical to purchase and maintain and is ideal for the whole family. It is even the most suitable type of pool for young children. And with its excellent price/performance ratio, it also convinces parents.