Perma Pools Educational Blog

Some people I talk to during March are anxious to break ground and start their pool installation process, but they feel a little rushed by the various decisions they need to make, like shape, design, colors and decorative touches. I understand.  Read More

Topics: What construction practices are best, Indiana Swimming Pool Issues

Now that you have completed your research and decided that you're family is ready to move forward with the installation of a new In Ground Swimming Pool, you are faced with the decision of where exactly is the best location and elevation in your backyard. Sure, looks are important but so is drainage!  Read More

Topics: What construction practices are best, Indiana Swimming Pool Issues

I am often asked what are the most annoying problems you can have with pools.  My answer is always BAD DRAINAGE!! When we install a pool, we spend a good amount of time assessing the grade of the ground and confirming the level of the pool and patio. There is a reason for this:  water only runs downhill and we want it to get to a spot where it will do no harm and will not annoy.  If water runs into your basement or into the pool cavity, a LOT of damage can occur.  We need to control how that water flows in a 3 hour, 3" rain (and that can be thousands of gallons!!!).  Read More

Topics: Fiberglass pool articles, What construction practices are best, Indiana Swimming Pool Issues

A pump is like the heartbeat of a pool; it circulates water through the filter, keeping it clean and sanitized. The rate of circulation makes a big difference in how clean your pool gets—and how much money you spend in the process. Although you have the option of single, two-speed and variable-speed pumps, paying for more options costs less in the long run, but might involve some work on your part. So which pump is best for you?   Read More

Topics: What are some of the cool options for an inground, What construction practices are best, Indiana Swimming Pool Issues

Topics: What are some of the cool options for an inground, Fiberglass pool articles, What construction practices are best

This is a very good question and one that has sparked a lot of discussion in the last few years. Obviously, I am not a doctor but I can read just fine. There are a ton of articles on the subject and I have collected some of what I thought were the better ones here.  Read More

Topics: What construction practices are best, Indiana Swimming Pool Issues

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Topics: What are some of the cool options for an inground, What construction practices are best, What are the costs of a swimming pool

I am almost NEVER asked how we plumb our pools.  Most customers just don’t know enough to even ask this question.  But this is important stuff.  A skillful plumber using the RIGHT MATERIALS can greatly reduce your risk of future leaks.  Read More

Topics: What construction practices are best, Indiana Swimming Pool Issues