Hello all.
I am researching in advance of our 1st pool in Northern New Jersey (Maplewood).
I am focused on a semi-inground pool. I'm a sucker for those pictures/ads of the beautiful semi-inground pool, surrounded by the nice pavers/patio ... so I know there is quite a bit to do to get the job done. I enjoy DIY projects but am looking to have the pool installation and paver/patio work done by professionals.
I have not yet submitted any paperwork to the town but my preliminary checking with the building department seems to indicate there will be no approval problem with a semi-inground pool so the next step is picking the appropriate brand of pool.
I don't have a formal quote but I have had some pool vendor discussions and I thought I had settled on an Aquasport 52. The issue is that I want to go with what I think are referred to as in-wall or permanent stairs. Although I have seen a few pictures of semi-inground Aquasport pools with different types of in-wall stairs, I have been told that is not possible or at least not recommended with Aquasport pools and that instead I would have to go with what looks like a stair insert that sits on a mat. For a number of reasons I would prefer actual built-in stairs.
Even if I can find someone to install the in-wall stairs, I don't want to screw up the integrity of the Aquasport pool or void the warranty by trying to do something that is not recommended so now I need to decide if I go with a different brand.
I would appreciate any input on this issue.
Thank you ahead of time.
Marty
I am researching in advance of our 1st pool in Northern New Jersey (Maplewood).
I am focused on a semi-inground pool. I'm a sucker for those pictures/ads of the beautiful semi-inground pool, surrounded by the nice pavers/patio ... so I know there is quite a bit to do to get the job done. I enjoy DIY projects but am looking to have the pool installation and paver/patio work done by professionals.
I have not yet submitted any paperwork to the town but my preliminary checking with the building department seems to indicate there will be no approval problem with a semi-inground pool so the next step is picking the appropriate brand of pool.
I don't have a formal quote but I have had some pool vendor discussions and I thought I had settled on an Aquasport 52. The issue is that I want to go with what I think are referred to as in-wall or permanent stairs. Although I have seen a few pictures of semi-inground Aquasport pools with different types of in-wall stairs, I have been told that is not possible or at least not recommended with Aquasport pools and that instead I would have to go with what looks like a stair insert that sits on a mat. For a number of reasons I would prefer actual built-in stairs.
Even if I can find someone to install the in-wall stairs, I don't want to screw up the integrity of the Aquasport pool or void the warranty by trying to do something that is not recommended so now I need to decide if I go with a different brand.
I would appreciate any input on this issue.
Thank you ahead of time.
Marty
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