What is better a fiberglass pool or a concrete pool?

Answer 1

Fiberglass is because concrete will crack Yes I agree also, because we had a concrete pool when I was growing up and we were always repairing leaks, maybe the pool was just bad, but now that we purchased a fiberglass pool. We love the pool and it does not require much maintenance. We're going on 6 years with the pool and it still looks new.

Answer 2

Fiberglass pools are made from a pre-fabricated mold consisting of several layers of material and spray-on adhesives. It is realtively tough and durable but a hole can be produced if the projectile is moving at a high rate of speed. Fiberglass won't crack due to freezing and heating of the ground. Boats, cars etc. are made of fiberglass. Concrete is made from a sand, rock, gravel mixture which is extremely durable. But concrete can crack due to heating and freezing of the ground surface. They both hold water as well as the other but like I said concrete may/possibly develop cracks overtime.

Answer 3

I am a big fan of Fiberglass pools. I have had vinyl liner pools and concrete pools. Fiberglass pools are easy to clean, they manitain chemical balance better, and the surface does not need to be refinished as often as concrete pools. The only downside is that the surface of fiberglass pools can be a bit more slippery than concrete but that has not caused any problems for us.

Answer 4

A concrete pool keeps looking better for longer and will outlast a fibreglass pool. Fibreglass pool maufacturers offer guarantees of between 10-20 years. This gives some idea of the longevitiy of fibreglass pools.

Fibreglass pools have the following advantages: 1. Easier to install than concrete pools 2. More inert to chemicals and thus require less maintenance and cost than concrete pools 3. Easier to clean than tiles pools

Answer 5

Depends. These days, vinyl liners have come a long way in strength and durability; but they will inevitably have to be replaced. Fiberglass, however, pound for pound is as strong as steel. I could give you a hammer and screwdriver and you couldn't put a hole in a fiberglass pool to save your life. Not to mention they last forever, scratch repairs are easy, and the shell itself will out last you and the house and the concrete.

Answer 6

The cost of a fiberglass or concrete pool depends on what part of the country you live in. In much the United States, especially southern regions, a fiberglass pool can cost more than a concrete pool. In the Midwest market that we build in a fiberglass pool will typically cost 10% - 20% less than a quality built concrete pool that is built be a reputable company. For other swimming pool questions you can visit my blog at signaturepoolschicago.com/blog.

Answer 7

Fiberglass pools are more durable than concrete pools. Concrete pools tend to require monthly cleaning to prevent algae from growing on the walls. Fiberglass pools tend to need maintenance roughly every 10 years.

Answer 8

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