Why homeowners consider vinyl liner
Vinyl liner construction gives us more freedom to design around the property instead of choosing only from a fixed set of factory molds. That can be especially useful when the backyard, patio plan or desired dimensions call for something more specific.
What people like
- Flexible dimensions and a wide range of pool shapes.
- Comfortable liner surface underfoot.
- Freedom to plan steps, benches, depths and surrounding patio around the way the family will use the pool.
- Liner patterns allow the look of the pool to be refreshed when the liner is eventually replaced.
- A strong option when the property calls for a design outside standard fiberglass-shell dimensions.
What to think about
- The liner is a wear item and will eventually need replacement.
- Sharp objects and improper care can damage a liner.
- Custom design still has to respect excavation, structure, drainage and access.
- Sloped Western Pennsylvania lots may require additional planning for retaining and usable deck space.
- Equipment, heating, automation and water-care choices should be designed into the project from the beginning.
Design around the yard — not just the pool
The pool should work with the space left around it. We look at how people will enter the backyard, where furniture will sit, where water needs to drain, how much patio you actually want and what you will see from inside the house.
Family Pool Design
Custom Features
Finishing DetailsPlan for ownership from day one
A good pool design includes the equipment pad. We can talk through filtration, heating, sanitizing and automation while the pool is being planned. We also want every new inground-pool customer to consider smart automation such as The Attendant from Poolside Tech.
Still deciding? Vinyl and fiberglass solve different problems well. Our Vinyl vs. Fiberglass guide walks through the differences so you can decide based on your yard and priorities.