Fiberglass and vinyl swimming pools both look great and provide many years of fun. They both do well with chemicals and have no effect upon the pH, total alkalinity or calcium hardness levels however extra care must be taken to avoid having chlorine products contact the vinyl lining. Fiberglass pools are less prone to fading over time and are more durable and stronger than a vinyl. In the end, the choice is yours so go with the pool that suits your taste and stays within your budget.
Archive for January, 2012
Which one – a fiberglass or vinyl swimming pool?
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012Quick and Easy Fiberglass Swimming Pool Installation
Thursday, January 5th, 2012Installing a fiberglass swimming pool is quick. The excavation and placement can be done in a couple of weeks. Most report it takes about 25 days for the whole process. Concrete swimming pools could take 2-3 months or more.
Since fiberglass pools are premade, it could cost more to install than a concrete pool. You will need to excavate your backyard perfectly for the pool to fit. Remember if you place your pool near a water table or marshy wet area, your pool could float out of the ground if the land gets oversaturated or a flood occurs.