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Vermiculite, Sand or Concrete Pool Bottom for my Vinyl Liner Pool?

27 December, 2016-

Inground Swimming Pools, Pool Build

Penguin Pools’ First Rule: Never Use Sand

If you are putting in an inground swimming pool, never use sand. If you are talking to an inground pool builder who only uses sand, politely say thanks...

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