ABOVE-GROUND POOLS
Above-ground pools from Radiant and Palm Shore by Doughboy
Insulated-wall Radiant pools and steel-frame Palm Shore pools, sold and looked after by the Highway 6 showroom in College Station.
Chapter 01
Why the Radiant wall is different
Radiant builds its pools around an insulated wall panel: a 2 inch thick EPS foam core bonded between acrylic-coated aluminum. The foam core is the point. An insulated wall helps the pool hold its warmth, which matters when a Texas spring night can undo a warm afternoon.
Radiant says the panel design has been tested and proven for over 60 years, and that it has had over 10 patents issued within the last 3 years. Those are the manufacturer's claims, and they're a fair reason to ask us to walk you through the wall in person.
The aluminum skin is acrylic-coated, so the outside of the pool is built to be looked at, not hidden behind a fence. Come by the showroom and we'll show you how the layers go together.
The Brazos Valley Pools & Spas building exterior on the Highway 6 frontage road
Shapes and sizes, all 52 inches deep
Radiant comes in five shapes: round, oval, freeform, rectangle and Emerald. Every size in the table below is 52 inches deep, so the choice is about footprint, not depth. Start by measuring the flat area you can dedicate, then leave room around the pool for a walkway and equipment.
Round pools are the classic and make the most of a compact yard. Ovals and rectangles suit a long, narrow space and give you lane room for swimming. Freeform and Emerald shapes soften the look and suit a yard where a plain geometric shape would feel out of place.
Ask about the size you have in mind, and we'll help you sort out what fits your yard and what to plan for on the ground before the pool arrives.
Chapter 03
Palm Shore by Doughboy, and why families buy a pool
If you prefer a steel-frame pool, we also sell Palm Shore by Doughboy. Rounds run from 8 to 28 ft, and ovals from 18x12 ft up to 41x21 ft, again at 52 inches deep. It's a straightforward, familiar way to get a big pool into the backyard.
People buy a pool for the time it gives them. More afternoons with loved ones in the same place, more of the great outdoors, and a way to ease muscle tension after a long week. Many owners also find that a regular swim helps them sleep better and feel less stress.
Whichever line you choose, the showroom that sells the pool also tests the water, supplies the chemicals and can send a CPO certified cleaner on a weekly route. Call or text us and we'll start with your yard.
Veteran-owned on Highway 6 since 1987 · Radiant and Doughboy pools · Chemicals, testing and weekly care from the same showroom
Radiant and Palm Shore sizes at a glance
| Line and shape | Sizes | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Radiant round | 16, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33 ft | 52 inches |
| Radiant oval | 12x16, 12x20, 12x24, 16x24, 16x28, 16x32, 16x34 ft | 52 inches |
| Radiant freeform | 14x24, 16x26, 18x30, 20x33 ft | 52 inches |
| Radiant rectangle | 8x12, 12x16, 12x24, 16x28, 16x32 ft | 52 inches |
| Radiant emerald | 12x20, 16x27, 20x31 ft | 52 inches |
| Palm Shore round | 8 to 28 ft | 52 inches |
| Palm Shore oval | 18x12 ft up to 41x21 ft | 52 inches |
Thinking bigger and more permanent? See custom in-ground pools, or keep a new pool clear with chemical delivery.