Quote Originally Posted by Razorback Fan
3 years ago we purchased a used above ground pool w/deep end. Disassembled and tried to install in our yard. Completed leveling and side walls, ready to install liner. Left for vacation and returned home to a total mess. High winds blew side in and caved in dirt work. We decided that task was not for us and started researching inground pool.
After tons of research we purchased a 17'4" x 41'2" inground fiberglass pool last summer. The depth is 3' to 9'6". It has a safety ledge, two leisure seats (deep end), roman steps, with a large shallow area. Included diving board, jacuzzi filtering system, underwater light, pea-gravel deck with over pour (this hides the fiberglass lip around the top). Total installed price was $26,400.00, this included everything but electrical. No regrets, I love my pool! Hope this helps.

I have been thinking about winds. At my house, my back yard slopes down and faces the west. Several times a year we get strong straight line winds that have taken shingles off my house. I had done decided if I got an on ground pool it would have to be buried as far as specs would allow

beary,

Thanks for info. I am already doing part what you suggest.
I won't start until next spring. I am looking now and trying to get my pricing info and find out which pool I want. I do not know much about them except what I hear and read. So any info or advice is well appreciated.

I am comfortable with doing contracting. I contracted my house I live in. I subbed out the framing, foundation, brick, drywall, and a few others but I did all the finish work, plumbing, electrical ect myself. Saved a ton of money.

Why do you suggest gunite??? Pro's,,,, cons? If you do gunite,isn't it all concrete then?