There are three types of coping options that are more common around an in ground pool. You can use a cantilevered concrete edge, aluminum coping piece, or a natural stone, brick, paver option. I have seen all three done on both fiberglass and vinyl liner pools. Lets review the three common options. Aluminum coping is the most commonly used of the three listed above and usually has a white powder coated finish. This coping is mostly seen on vinyl liner pools as it is an inexpensive and simple way to

The skimmer plays an important role in your pools circulation. Water is sucked through your skimmer into your pool pump where it is then fed through your filter, heater and back into your pool with your return jets. Having a leak free plumbing system means your pump will be quieter and last longer. Your skimmer and jets should last 20 years or longer with proper water chemistry, while most pool liners last up to 20 years. When a new liner is installed, that is the best time to have

Your pool will naturally lose some water to evaporation, some to splash-out and some to backwash wastewater. You may also gain water from rainfall. A rule of thumb is that if you’re routinely adding more than two inches of water to your pool per week, you may have a leak. It is worth spending some time and money to repair.