Above Ground Pools
MANY OPTIONS
Willow Park Pools carries a complete line of steel, aluminum, hybrid and resin pools. We are dedicated to quality, durability with all of our pool products to ensure you are receiving a superior service.
So, feel free to visit our Bethlehem, PA location where our associates will help you find one that’s right for you. Lastly, contact us today and find the best above ground pools for you!
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Round vs Oval
The great debate. Which shape above ground pool to purchase, Round or Oval and what size? We get this question all the time. This is the biggest decision when shopping for an above ground pool is choosing which shape and size works best for you, your family and your location. On one side you have the traditional round pool and on the other you have an oval pool. We will go over some of the benefits and disadvantages of both.
One thing worth mentioning before you continue further is that round pools are significantly less expensive than oval pools. This applies both to the pools themselves as well as the installation of the pool. We will detail the reason why there is such a difference in price below. If you are interested in oval pools or your yard size and shape dictates that only an oval will work in your situation. Please read our comparison Round vs Oval and see which one is best for you.
Round
- Round pools provide more swimming area at a lower price
- Best dollar per gallon. Round pools are less expensive. (The largest round pool is less expensive than smaller to average sized oval pools).
- Larger round pools can offer the best lap swimming along with plenty of room for additional swimmers in the pool. (The largest oval pool is 21′ wide by 41′ long whereas the largest round is 33′ each way offering more room to swim laps either way).
- Round pools have lower replacement liner cost
- Round pool have lower solar cover & winter cover costs
- Round pools are offered in a wider variety of sizes ranging from 15′ all the way up to 33′.
- Round pools are easier to keep clean as there are less “dead spots” where the current and circulation of the water takes place.
Oval
- Oval pools are more expensive to purchase as well as install. (An installer can typically install 2 round pools in the time it takes to properly install an oval pool. This results in a more labor intensive, higher priced installation.)
- Ovals may be the better choice when fences, buildings, trees or power lines limit the available area
- Oval pools can offer a better set up for lap swimming in situations where larger round pools cannot be installed
- Oval pools can suffer from “bowing” walls due to requiring lateral supports on the long sides of the pool
- Oval pools require underground strapping attached to the walls which keep them from pushing out at the bottom. This strapping can sometimes reveal itself due to “kicking off the walls”when swimming and can then be seen as a “ribbed” effect on the bottom of the pool
Round vs Oval Price Comparison
To give you a better understanding of the cost of a Round Pool vs an Oval here are some price comparisons.
24’ x 54” has approximately 13,500 gallons of water
15’ x 30’ x 54” has approximately 13,500 gallons of water
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