Hi,
I am just starting the process of figuring out what pool is right for me. Traditional in ground gunite for example is obviously very attractive but very costly. I have become aware of the semi inground option and have looked at Gibraltar, Radiant and other brands. I am looking for any comments on how they truly compare to traditional inground.
For example, radiant pools do not have a floor - looks like the bottom is a liner on crushed stone - does that trully feel like a traditional pool? Can you kick off the sides when swimming and not feel the sides shake? If the pools is semi-buried do they need to excavate to fix issues such as a wall leaking?
Any advice and guidance on brands would be appreciated. I live in the Greater boston area.
thank you
soibean
I am just starting the process of figuring out what pool is right for me. Traditional in ground gunite for example is obviously very attractive but very costly. I have become aware of the semi inground option and have looked at Gibraltar, Radiant and other brands. I am looking for any comments on how they truly compare to traditional inground.
For example, radiant pools do not have a floor - looks like the bottom is a liner on crushed stone - does that trully feel like a traditional pool? Can you kick off the sides when swimming and not feel the sides shake? If the pools is semi-buried do they need to excavate to fix issues such as a wall leaking?
Any advice and guidance on brands would be appreciated. I live in the Greater boston area.
thank you
soibean
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