What does resort style pool mean?

Resort-style swimming pools are more geared toward relaxation, rather than swimming, sports, or rowdy play. Therefore, they tend to be smaller than the typical multipurpose family pool.

What are the different pool styles?

Swimming Pool Types, Designs and Styles

  • Above-Ground Pool.
  • Family Pool Or Recreational Swimming Pool.
  • Architectural Pool.
  • Kiddie Pool.
  • Indoor Pool.
  • Infinity Pool.
  • Lap Pool.
  • Olympic-Size Pool.

What are the three types of pool?

By now, you probably know that there are three types of inground pools: fiberglass, vinyl liner, and concrete (also called gunite). Below is a detailed comparison of these three pool types, including the pros and cons of each. You can check out our guide to general pricing for the three pool types.

What are the two types of swimming pool?

Types of Swimming Pools

  • Commercial Swimming Pools.
  • Residential Swimming Pools.
  • Competition Pools.
  • Above Ground Pools.
  • In Ground Pools.
  • Indoor Swimming Pools.
  • Outdoor Pools.
  • Concrete Swimming Pools.

What shape pool is most popular?

The Most Popular Swimming Pool Designs and Shapes

  • 01 of 09. Rectangular Pools.
  • 02 of 09. Oval or Round Pool Designs.
  • 03 of 09. Kidney-Shaped Pool.
  • 04 of 09. The Figure-8.
  • 05 of 09. Multi-Sided Pools.
  • 06 of 09. Novelty or Custom-Shaped Swimming Pool.
  • 07 of 09. L-Shaped Swimming Pool.
  • 08 of 09. Freeform Shapes.

What type of pool is best?

In conclusion: what is the best type of swimming pool? We firmly believe that the Leisure Pools composite fiberglass swimming pool is the best available swimming pool structure for 95% of customer requirements. We urge people on a budget to look at fiberglass before above ground and vinyl liner pools.

What type of pool is the easiest to maintain?

Fiberglass pools
Fiberglass pools need the least maintenance, and they cost the least ($3,750 over 10 years).

How do I choose a pool shape?

Considerations for selecting a pool shape

  1. What size of pool you do want? How much outdoor space do you have to devote to it?
  2. What kind of hardscape do you envision? How much decking and patio area you do want?
  3. What are your plans for preserving any existing landscaping?

What type of pool is most expensive?

Concrete Concrete pools
Concrete. Concrete pools are the most popular—and most expensive—type of pool. They’re often called Gunite or Shotcrete pools; that’s because builders pump wet concrete through a hose and shoot it from a gun onto steel-reinforced walls.

What pools last the longest?

Pools with vinyl liners will last more than 20 years, as long as you replace your liner every 6-12 years. Concrete pools have exceptional longevity, but you need to resurface the concrete every 10 years or so. Fiberglass pools have the longest lifespans of any in-ground pool, often easily surpassing 30 years.