What is the APSP?

APSP, the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals, founded in 1956, is a nonprofit organization with over 4,000 members that develops and publishes standards for the pool, spa, and hot tub industries.

What is the perimeter of a pool called?

Also referred to as the “pool beam”. The image below is just a general guide to the terminology. The pool perimeter is especially important in free-form shape pools when calculating the interior surface area.

What are pool expenses?

Annual Cost to Upkeep a Pool. Expect to spend between $1,200 and $1,800 per year in basic upkeep. Combined with swimming pool repairs and utilities, homeowners can spend as much as $3,000 to $5,000 per year to keep it in good, working condition.

What does it mean to fill in a pool?

Filling in a pool involves draining the pool, punching holes in the bottom, demolishing the top layer of the pool (18′ – 36′), placing the rubble in the bottom, filling in the pool with additional dirt and topsoil, and compacting the soil.

What is the thing at the bottom of a pool called?

Base Track. A part of an above ground swimming pool that stretches from base plate to base plate between the uprights of the swimming pool and forms the bottom rim of the pool structure.

Is owning a pool worth it?

Resale Value A pool can increase not only your social worth but also the value of your home. However, the increase is probably not as much as you think. According to HouseLogic, there’s no real guarantee that you’ll make your money back. In fact, adding a swimming pool may only increase your home’s value by 7%.

Is it expensive to maintain a pool?

Pool maintenance costs will be significantly less for indoor and saltwater pools. On average, indoor pools cost between $25 and $50 per hour of pool maintenance. Similarly, saltwater pools cost between $25 and $45 per hour of pool maintenance.

How much does it cost to fill a pool with water?

On average, the cost is between $4 and $10 per thousand gallons. When you’re ready to fill a pool after it’s been installed, the amount of water will vary depending on the size of the pool. That means the cost will range from $75 to over $200 to fill an average-sized pool.