Forget what you think you know about above ground pools. Long gone are the uninspired, awkward tubs of water – todays above ground pools offer beauty, variety and amenities.

Approximately 50-percent of the pools owned in the United States are above ground. Many pool owners select the above ground option for the cost savings – whether for the upfront savings, the relatively low operating and maintenance costs or the potential savings in property taxes – but there are a number of factors contributing to the large number of above ground pool owners.