Endless Pools Basement Installations: Above Ground

	Basement Installation: Above-Ground Endless Pool

	Advantages	Disadvantages
Existing Space	• An inexpensive option for installing your pool. • Allows for year-round swimming in any weather. • An easy plan for do-it-yourselfers. • Excavation is not necessary. • Installation can be faster than for partial or full excavations. • Heating costs are lower than for outdoor pools. • Makes unwanted pool access more difficult for children and pets.	• You may need an exterior step or stairway to enter the pool. • Ceiling height may limit which Deeper Pools are appropriate. • If the floor is not already concrete, a concrete pad may need to be poured. • A fully or partially in-ground pool can be more attractive and accessible.
New Space	• You can create a unique, beautiful and private custom setting for your pool. • Any needed concrete can be poured while the basement is being built. • Allows for year-round swimming in any weather. • Excavation is not necessary. • Installation can be faster than for partial or full excavations. • Heating costs are lower than for outdoor pools. • Makes unwanted pool access more difficult for children and pets.	• You may need an exterior step or stairway to enter the pool. • Ceiling height may limit which Deeper Pools are appropriate. • A fully or partially in-ground pool can be more attractive and accessible.