Oval Pool Vs Round Pool

All above ground pool models are available in both round and oval shapes.

Oval pool vs round pool.

The advantages of a round pool over an oval are just to significant. The only time we see the oval as an advantage over round is when the customer s yard is longer than wide or when only an oval shaped pool could fit due to property line set backs garages septic systems and home layout. That structure is called a buttress system and it has to be heavy duty and built well. All oval above ground pools will require a side support system to support the outwards water pressure pushing on the pool walls due to the uneven distribution of water.

An 18 round pool holds around 8 000 gallons. Round pools provide more swimming area at a lower price meaning you re getting the best price per gallon. This support system will either be a buttress or buttress free system depending on your pool model. These straight sides need a structure to keep the wall from pushing out when the pool gets filled with water.

A 24 round and a 15 x30 oval both hold around 15 000. The braces add an additional five to six feet to the total width of the pool so an oval above ground pool takes up almost as much space as a round pool. The 15 x30 oval is 1500 more than the 24 round and it has essentially the same amount of space and water. The 24 round is generally only a few hundred dollars more than the 18 round but it s twice as big.

Thinking about it in these terms an 18 round above ground pool offers the same swimming area as a 12 x 24 oval above ground pool but for the same model often times up to 1 000 less. There are primarily 3 different above ground pool wall heights available on the market today. They are 48 52 and 54 walls with the 54 above ground pool being the tallest and newest design of the three.