Q. What type of swimming pool is right for my family?
A. As you know Inground pools come in three types: concrete, vinyl-liner and fiberglass.
You probably wonder how to choose the right type? Well here is some statistical data which will put your mind to ease!
Fiberglass pools have many advantages over concrete and vinyl pools. Most of the time people have wrong idea about the cost of fiberglass pool.
The majority of pool companies are presenting the fiberglass pools as more expensive solution yet in reality the fiberglass pool is more affordable
and easier and quicker to install so the labor cost is reduced. As a logical outcome the fiberglass pools must cost less than concrete pools.
Q. What is construction time for fiberglass pool?
A. The first advantage of fiberglass swimming pools is the construction time. Concrete pools can take weeks to install, fiberglass
swimming pool can be installed in a matter of days. Unlike concrete pools, fiberglass pools can be installed during cold weather.
Q. What is difference in Chemicals use between fiberglass and concrete pools?
A. Fiberglass swimming pools require less chemicals, 'fiberglass' doesn't affect the water much. Also a pool pump will not be run as
much, so you will have an additional savings on your utility bill. Pools finished with plaster (concrete pools) significantly affect the pH level of
the water, as a result you need to use more chemicals to correct the problem.
Q. What is difference in Cleaning & Maintenance between fiberglass and concrete pools?
A. Fiberglass swimming pools are easy to clean due to the special coating designed to deter mold and algae.
Concrete pools are harder to clean since they absorb algae into their pores.
Due to the non-porous surface no need to brush the pool as often as a plaster-finished concrete pool.
Q. Are there Durability issues with fiberglass pools?
A. Fiberglass swimming pools are flexible and can withstand a lot of abuse. Fiberglass swimming pools are also temperature
resistant to freeze-thaw cycle that occurs during the year. Fiberglass has a shock-absorbing ability that allows it to flex up to 2 feet.
However, there also are new concrete construction techniques that allow concrete to flex, but the cost for such concrete models are high.
Q. How often do you need to Repair the fiberglass pool?
A. Fiberglass pools will not require future re-plastering and liner as concrete and vinyl pools.
Unlike a plaster finish, a fiberglass does not change the chemistry of the water, so you often will use less acid.
Quick Facts
- - Fiberglass pools never deteriorate, and even get stronger every year
- - Fiberglass is 17 times stronger than concrete (flexible strength of 54,000 psi) and can accommodate up to 24 inches of movement that would definitely destroy a concrete pool
- - Fiberglass pools never have to be re-plastered like concrete pools ($7-15K cost)
- - Fiberglass pools have smooth, non-porous surface which makes cleaning and maintenance up to 90% easier than concrete pools
- - In fiberglass pools levels of chlorine are maintained at .1 parts per million vs. 3.0 parts per million for concrete pools, which saves a lot of money
- - Fiberglass swimming pool can be installed in a matter of days vs. 3-4 weeks for concrete
- - Fiberglass pools can be installed during cold weather
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