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Rockwood Pools
Author: Staff
Date: February 14, 2022
Posted In: , On Ground Pools
Rockwood On Ground Swimming Pools are semi-inground pools which are perfect for yards that slope because the pool can be installed partially in the ground and partially out or entirely in the ground.
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Vogue [Wilbar] Above Ground Pool Installation Videos
Author: Staff
Date: January 21, 2022
Posted In: Above Ground Pools
A lot of our customer's ask us, "Just how hard is it to put to install an above ground pool?". Our answer is straight forward and to the point. Two able bodied people can fully install an above ground pool in a full day. There are no special skills needed.
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PoolTux safety covers have the industry's unprecedented 5 Year Full Warranty on their safety covers
Author: Staff
Date: January 21, 2022
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We've got you covered with stronger more complete warranties. That's right, PoolTux safety covers have the industry's unprecedented 5 Year Full Warranty on their safety covers. You can rest assured that when it comes to quality safety pool covers... we've got you covered.
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Above Ground Pool Domes
Author: Staff
Date: January 15, 2022
Posted In: Above Ground Pools
Above Ground Pool Domes offer above ground pool users the ability to swim year round in above ground pools with either an all vinyl above ground pool dome or a screen/vinyl swimming pool dome. Each pool dome is custom designed to fit all above ground pools so you can swim warm.
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Why do the CaliMar (Doughboy) liners say use Mil thickness and not Gauge thickness
Author: Staff
Date: January 14, 2022
Posted In: Above Ground Pools
Liner Gauge thickness is an arbitrary number by any manufacture but Liner Mil thickness is a widely accepted international measurement of thickness.

CaliMar Liners are measured in mil, a true measurement. Don't be confused by the liner gauge "games" played with most commodity liners. Some will call their liner 20 gauge when they only measure 10 mil.
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CaliMar Above Ground Pools
Author: Staff
Date: January 14, 2022
Posted In: Above Ground Pools
CaliMar Above Ground Pools are Truly the Best Pools and Liners with the Best Warranty and Best Equipment in the Industry.

1. 8 Year Full + 22 Year Pro-Rated warranty (Industry Best)
2. Lifetime Liner Warranty (Industry Best)
3. 3 Year Filter System Warranty (Industry Best)
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On Ground Pool Liners
Author: Staff
Date: January 13, 2022
Posted In: On Ground Pools
Cardinal Ultimate On Ground Pools
Author: Brian Lane
Date: January 13, 2022
Posted In: On Ground Pools
Ultimate on ground pool kits are perfect for Do-It-Yourselfer's because the entire pool was designed to be installed by people who like to do things themselves and save money. Ultimate on ground pools carry a Lifetime Warranty against rust on the entire steel panel system. All Ultimate pool kit packages come with all products and accessories to build, assemble and operate the Ultimate Pool.
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What are the different above ground pool liner types
Author: Staff
Date: December 21, 2021
Posted In: Above Ground Pools
When it comes to how an above ground pool liner secures to a pool, there is more than one type of method for doing this. Primarily there are 4 types of methods for securing a liner to an above ground pool.
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Can I install an On Ground Pool Myself
Author: Brian Lane
Date: December 15, 2021
Posted In: On Ground Pools, General
Ever wonder how to install an on ground pool? If the thought of undertaking such a task seems daunting, don’t let it.
It’s not all that difficult and the skill set needed for on ground pool construction isn’t much more than basic construction. So, can I really install this pool myself? Yes, You Can.
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Do expandable above ground pool liners truly expand
Author: Staff
Date: November 14, 2021
Posted In: Above Ground Pools
Several years ago there were only flat bottom above ground pools. A fixed depth if you will. Then a liner was designed that would allow the flat bottom concept to be expanded to include a deeper area for swimming. Thus the birth of expandable pool liners.
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Can I Install an above ground pool myself
Author: Staff
Date: June 22, 2021
Posted In: Above Ground Pools
Installation of the above ground pool you're interested in is a basic and straight forward construction process. No specialized skill sets are needed to complete the backyard transformation of a life time. If you are handy (or have people help that are) and can follow instructions, then this project is for you
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About Swimming Pool Safety Covers
Author: Staff
Date: August 8, 2016
Safety cover season is right fast approaching! Find out what they are and purchase your's today!
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The Truth About Above Ground Pool Liners
Author: Brian Lane
Date: May 15, 2016
Posted In: Above Ground Pools
Premium liners made by Doughboy above ground pool liners are heavier than most in-ground liners sold today.
There are 3 major reasons to purchase a Quality above ground pool liner over a low-cost commodity pool liner:
1. Liner Thickness
2. Raw Material Make-Up
3. Liner Life Span
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Measuring Swimming Pool Radius Corners
Author: Staff
Date: February 2, 2016
Posted In: General, Inground Pools
This is a general overview of how to calculate the 'corner' radius of an inground swimming pool. You may need to know the pools' corner radius if you are purchasing a new pool vinyl liner or swimming pool winter safety cover. This is a real simple thing to do and shouldn't take any longer than 15 minutes for one person.
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Inground Pool Construction Information
Author: Brian Lane
Date: February 2, 2016
Posted In: Inground Pools, General
There are a lot of questions homeowner's ask about installing an inground pool which is why we created this repository of pool construction information in a question answer format. After decades of construction the one thing we know for certain is that not all pool installations are the same. In fact 99.9% of all installations are different primarily due to the condition of the yard, skill set and shape of pool. Though the vast majority of installations are different the construction questions asked generally can be answered in very similar ways.
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Installation Costs for Inground Pools
Author: Brian Lane
Date: January 26, 2016
Posted In: Inground Pools, General
What are the Installation Costs for Inground Pools?
One of the greatest hold backs for getting a swimming pool is the purchase and installation cost. There's the cost of the swimming pool itself, then cost of installing the pool. Let's take some time and look at the cost considerations of purchasing and building a swimming pool...
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The Proper Steps for Winterizing a Swimming Pool
Author: Brian Lane
Date: December 30, 2015
Want a hassle free, easy spring opening? Properly winterizing your swimming pool can help ensure an easy pool opening every spring. You're not just closing your pool for the season, you're really preparing it for the next pool opening.
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Merlin Smartmesh Pool Safety Covers are the ultimate pool safety cover
Author: Brian Lane
Date: September 29, 2015
Want to get swimming sooner? The patented SmartMesh safety pool cover features a high-tech weave that allows water to pass through while blocking sunlight and filtering debris to 40 microns! Without sunlight, algae can’t grow, so you’ll open your pool to cleaner water in the spring, maintain your pool with greater ease, spend less on chemicals and extend its life.
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Above Ground Pool domes are a great way to extend your swim season
Author: Brian Lane
Date: September 30, 2014
Posted In: Above Ground Pools
Utilizing an aluminum frame exoskeleton to support both the vinyl only version and the screen/vinyl version of the dome, these domes are a great way to extend your swim season. Offering above ground pool users the ability to swim year round in above ground pools with either the all vinyl dome or a screen/vinyl dome.
Each pool dome is custom designed to fit all above ground pools so you can swim warm.
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