In-depth WETYR Pools guides that categorize and explain every pool, pond, and waterscape topic: what each thing is, the benefits, how it works, and the honest pros and cons. The reference library for planning water with confidence.
The pool, pond, and waterscape industry has a vast vocabulary: dozens of pool types, finishes, materials, equipment categories, and design elements, each with its own benefits and trade-offs. This resource library exists to make sense of all of it. Each guide takes a topic, categorizes the terms within it, and explains them in depth, what each thing is, what it is good for, how it works, and the honest pros and cons.
These guides are written by WETYR Pools, a craftsman-led company that designs, builds, and maintains pools, ponds, and waterscapes every day. That hands-on knowledge is what makes the guidance genuine. Whether you are planning a new pool, a pond, or a renovation, start here, understand your options, then talk to us about the project.
Inground or above ground, lap pool or plunge pool, saltwater or natural: a complete guide to every pool type, with the benefits, the trade-offs, and how to choose.
Read the guideHow a pool is built decides how it lasts, what it can become, and what it costs. A complete guide to pool construction materials, with the pros and cons of each.
Read the guideThe interior finish gives a pool its color, its feel underfoot, and much of its lifespan. A complete guide to pool finishes, with the pros and cons of every option.
Read the guideCoping is the cap that frames a pool and the edge you grip and sit on. A complete guide to coping profiles and materials, with the pros and cons of each.
Read the guideThe deck is the room you live in around a pool. A complete guide to pool decking materials, patterns, and drainage, with the pros and cons of every surface.
Read the guideWaterfalls, sheer descents, scuppers, bubblers, deck jets, grottos, and fire features: a complete guide to pool water features, with the pros and cons of each.
Read the guideWaterline tile, glass and porcelain, mosaics, inlays, and murals: a complete guide to pool tile, with the benefits and the pros and cons of every option.
Read the guideLED and color-changing pool lights, niche and nicheless designs, and landscape lighting: a complete guide to pool lighting, with the benefits and the pros and cons.
Read the guidePool slides, diving boards and rocks, splash pads, and play features: a complete guide, with the benefits, the safety facts, and the pros and cons of each.
Read the guideSingle-speed, dual-speed, and variable-speed pumps, booster pumps, and pump components: a complete guide to pool pumps, with the benefits and the pros and cons.
Read the guideCartridge, sand, and diatomaceous earth filters, media, and valves: a complete guide to pool filters, with the benefits and the honest pros and cons of each.
Read the guideGas heaters, heat pumps, solar heating, chillers, and covers: a complete guide to pool heating and energy efficiency, with the benefits and the pros and cons.
Read the guideRobotic, suction, and pressure cleaners, manual vacuums, brushes, and nets: a complete guide to pool cleaning equipment, with the benefits and the pros and cons.
Read the guideBuilt-in gunite spas, portable hot tubs, swim spas, and commercial spas: a complete guide to hot tubs and spas, with the benefits and the honest pros and cons.
Read the guideTraditional and infrared, indoor and outdoor, residential and commercial: a complete guide to saunas, with the benefits and the honest pros and cons.
Read the guideBuilt-in cold plunge pools, standalone units, and contrast therapy: a complete guide to cold plunge setups, with the benefits, the cautions, and the pros and cons.
Read the guideSteam rooms, steam showers, and how they differ from a sauna: a complete guide for residential and commercial settings, with the benefits and the pros and cons.
Read the guideOnce you have explored your options, WETYR Pools is one craftsman-led team for design, construction, and care.