ABOVE-GROUND & WOODEN POOLS
Above-ground And Wooden Options Offering Summer Family Fun And Great Value Despite tough competition from other wet leisure products, there’s always demand for above-ground pools in the UK. Available in a range of materials, the idea behind these mainly smaller, entry-level solutions is cost effectiveness combined with straightforward installation that will provide many hours of garden fun for UK families. With plenty of options available this year, we take a look at the everpopular value for money options By Jon Wadeson
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he above-ground pools sector – which includes wooden pools, lined metal-framed pools and more – has been a popular choice for many years, and that’s not just been down to their relatively affordable price tag versus other, similar options. Size and flexibility combined in an easy to use and simple to install package have also played their part. One of the biggest appealing factors of these pools is that they are within reach of those families who dream of getting on the ‘pool owning ladder’ and it’s this mix of cost and convenience which has increasingly resonated with UK consumers, especially those on a budget. For families with plans of longer term pool ownership, a little imagination and landscaping can mean that the options available for these versatile projects can quite literally transform even the smallest of garden spaces and provide hours of enjoyment and relaxation for their owners. When space isn’t an issue, and if family fun is the top priority, above-ground options can provide most of the benefits of a full sized more permanent pool, but for a much lower cost. Available from AstralPool UK, the Piscine Laghetto® Dolcevita, an above-ground pool that not only looks stylish, but is also functional
Easy to assemble and suitable for many surfaces, the Piscine Laghetto® Pop!® is available through AstralPool UK
Increasingly these pool options have been sought by families or owners who want to make the pool into a real feature in their garden and they are often sunk partially or sometimes fully into the ground with decking and landscaping really finishing the project off in often very impressive ways.
The ease of building them is a big advantage over other types of pools too, and with installs taking just a few days, aboveground pools are a great optional extra for any garden and can often mean they are an impulse buy to satisfy the needs of families who, more often than not, have young children to keep entertained. With so much going for them, it’s no wonder that the British public has started to look at the more serious above-ground and wooden pools as an investment for both their families and gardens, and despite a slow start to the season, this could end up being another good year for the above-ground and wooden pool sector, plus of course, any extras and accessories that accompany them!
EXPERIENCE ITALIAN DESIGN WITH PISCINE LAGHETTO ABOVEGROUND POOLS Established over 50 years ago, Piscine Laghetto® has always stood out for its ability to understand and anticipate the trends and expectations of its customers, striving to offer products that are technically excellent and at the same time iconic and design
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