Types of Above Ground Pool Liners
As the name suggests, above ground pools are built above ground level and have a pool liner. Above ground pools are
relatively inexpensive and are well suited to locations where freezing temperatures can make excavation difficult which poses
a risk to the structure of the swimming pool. An important part of an above ground pool is the pool liner. There are a
numerous types of above ground pool liners.
The Expandable Pool Liner An expandable above ground pool liner has space for the extra vinyl that is required for the middle and deeper end of the
swimming pool. They are usually used with above ground pools that are round. This type of pool liner is good for shallow
pools and is better suited for pools that are oval in shape and that don’t use straps.
The Overlap Pool Liner This is the most popular type of pool liner for above ground pools. They fit over the top edges of the swimming pool and hang
over the side. This type of pool liner is very inexpensive and is a good alternative to various other kinds of pool liners.
In addition, the repair of this type of pool liner isn’t very complicated. They have plastic strips that are used to hold the
pool liner in place. This type of pool liner is available in numerous designs and is considered to be the least expensive
above ground pool liners.
The Unibead Pool Liner This type of pool liner is similar to the overlap pool liner and will fit any common above ground pool. The Unibead pool
liner is dual purpose. It can be attached like a beaded liner or can be hung like an overlap pool liner. In addition, it will
double as a beaded pool liner if it is hung over the wall.
The Beaded Pool Liner This type of pool liner goes up on one side of the pool and snaps on a track with beads or welts that run along the entire
pool. This type of pool liner is the easiest to install. However, they need to be a perfect fit for the swimming pool. This
type of pool liner has a true bead on the end that gets hooked into a bead receiver on the wall of the swimming pool. This
type of pool liner is usually the most expensive.
Above Ground Pool liner Installation Prior to the installation of the pool liner, you may want to consider a pool pad underneath the swimming pool, since you
don’t want a small pebble to work its way through at the bottom of your swimming pool. Also there is a foam cove for above
ground pool pumps and the pool. This cove doesn’t allow the pool liner to come out underneath the wall of the swimming pool.
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