Hello everyone, new member here. Just at the beginning stages of researching which type of above ground pool I would like. My yard is going to be a bit of a project to get pool ready, I do have very large mature trees that will pose an annoyance with leaves, but I believe it'll be manageable.
Ideally, I'd like a 15x30 oval pool. It would be the largest size that would fit in the space of my yard without the issue of tree roots being in the way during the leveling process. There would be a deck built around the entire pool, although that might be a year or so after the initial pool install.
I'm finishing up a complete kitchen gut/remodel, so I still have a bit of time to mull over the entire pool process, but I would really appreciate feedback from the community here as I am sure you guys will think of things that are quite important that would just breeze over my head.
I have two pools in mind at the moment. If anyone could offer opinions on either on I would greatly appreciate it. I'm looking at the fairly cheap end of steel above ground pools (under 2.5k for pool and all necessary equipment)
Saltwater is a preference from my significant other, although not a deal breaker if it isn't.
Option A) 15'x30'x52" Trendium Pretium (Wilbar Pool)
Pro / 30y prorated warranty
Pro / Approved for saltwater
Pro / Looks sturdier, although I could be completely wrong
Con / Doesn't come with covers, skimmer, etc
Unsure / Price for what it comes with? (looking at the premium package w/ pump, ladder, liner, approx. 2.1k)
Option B) 15'x30'x52" Galaxy Steel (Asahi Pool)
Pro / cheaper, premium package comes with everything needed (approx. 1.7k)
Pro / possibly easier to build a seamless looking deck around the top due to no top rails
Con / 15y prorated warranty (savings worth half the warranty?)
S.O. Con / not saltwater approved
Any help or opinions would be greatly appreciated. I plan on it being a complete DIY project. Since I am planning on a fairly large deck, I wanted to keep the pool costs down to a minimum with still getting a decent quality pool.
Also, I live in central Missouri if that makes any difference on any opinions
Ideally, I'd like a 15x30 oval pool. It would be the largest size that would fit in the space of my yard without the issue of tree roots being in the way during the leveling process. There would be a deck built around the entire pool, although that might be a year or so after the initial pool install.
I'm finishing up a complete kitchen gut/remodel, so I still have a bit of time to mull over the entire pool process, but I would really appreciate feedback from the community here as I am sure you guys will think of things that are quite important that would just breeze over my head.
I have two pools in mind at the moment. If anyone could offer opinions on either on I would greatly appreciate it. I'm looking at the fairly cheap end of steel above ground pools (under 2.5k for pool and all necessary equipment)
Saltwater is a preference from my significant other, although not a deal breaker if it isn't.
Option A) 15'x30'x52" Trendium Pretium (Wilbar Pool)
Pro / 30y prorated warranty
Pro / Approved for saltwater
Pro / Looks sturdier, although I could be completely wrong
Con / Doesn't come with covers, skimmer, etc
Unsure / Price for what it comes with? (looking at the premium package w/ pump, ladder, liner, approx. 2.1k)
Option B) 15'x30'x52" Galaxy Steel (Asahi Pool)
Pro / cheaper, premium package comes with everything needed (approx. 1.7k)
Pro / possibly easier to build a seamless looking deck around the top due to no top rails
Con / 15y prorated warranty (savings worth half the warranty?)
S.O. Con / not saltwater approved
Any help or opinions would be greatly appreciated. I plan on it being a complete DIY project. Since I am planning on a fairly large deck, I wanted to keep the pool costs down to a minimum with still getting a decent quality pool.
Also, I live in central Missouri if that makes any difference on any opinions
