In-ground pools are those pools that are constructed at ground level. Despite the disadvantages of being time-consuming to finish construction and being more expensive than above-ground pools, In-ground pools are most people’s choice. The main advantage of In-ground pools is their life span and less maintenance cost. If we give proper maintenance to the pool, it will remain for decades.

Concrete pools are the traditional way of making inground pools. These were the first method used for construction when residential swimming pools came into existence. As there are many advantages such as durability, less maintenance cost, etc. If you use and maintain it properly, concrete pools will last forever with little maintenance.

Fiberglass pools are one of the prominent developments in the swimming pool industry. Instead of using concrete or vinyl, fiberglass is used to make pools. For this, fiberglass is molded into the shape of a swimming pool using molds at factories. The main advantage of these pools is that they are easy to install when compared to other inground pools but still require excavation and installation. Though fiberglass pools are available in a variety of designs, they don’t have the luxury of customization. These fiber glasses come in pre-made-shape and cannot make changes in that basic shape as it is not practical to make molds for each and every pool.

The main difference between lap pools among other pools is their design and mode of use. Lap pools are generally constructed for swimming practice and exercise rather than fun time. Most lap pool design is in an extended rectangular shape. They are also constructed to be compactable with less space area as it doesn’t need a wider area.

If you are looking for the cheapest In-ground pool, the Vinyl pools are your best option. They are quite versatile in that any shape or size can be accommodated. The make-up of the vinyl is soft to the touch and thus it doesn’t foster the growth of algae, which means the costs on chemicals and filters are slightly less. The main disadvantage of the vinyl pool is it has less life span than other In ground pools.

Apart from these two categories, which are Above-ground and In-ground pools, there are some other types of pools.

Portable pools have changed all this completely. Instead of installing it to the ground, they are just placed on the ground. As there is no installation process involved in it, there is no installation cost and you can save a lot on it. All it requires is a concrete slab installed to level the ground underneath the pool, which can be done quite quickly and easily.

There are semi-in-ground pools and semi-above-ground pools and both are entirely different. In-ground pools which are constructed partially above ground level with the attachment of side-mounted walls are called semi-in-ground pools. And those above-ground pools like Intex or steel frame pools constructed partially below ground level are called semi-above ground pools.

These are some of the mainline classifications of swimming pools around the globe and as there are a lot more varieties available, it’s quite difficult to explain every kind of pool in a single article. There are also pools like plunge pools, container pools, and many other types of pools available. If you’re planning to own a pool, there are many factors to consider, and an understanding about different types of pools is one of the primary factors to consider.