When you compare… there is no comparision

Wondering why you should choose a Fiberglass pool…then look below at a comparison between fiberglass, concrete, and vinyl pools!

  Fiberglass Gunite/Concrete Vinyl Liner
Warranty Custom Fiberglass Pools 50 year Structural Warranty is the longest in the industry Dependent upon contractor – usually no more than 2 years Liner seams only
Installation Time 3 days 12 – 16 weeks 8 – 12 weeks
Shapes of Pools Custom Fiberglass Pools offers over 30 different sizes and shapes Numerous Limited to the shapes of the manufacturers
Stairs and Seating Built into pool >Optional but has an additional cost Optional but has an additional cost
Quality Control Manufactured in a controlled factory environment Built on-site – no additional control measures taken Built on-site – dependent on the installer and the quality of the vinyl kit used
Structural Integrity 17 times stronger than Gunite Prone to cracking and erosion Tears and wrinkles easily
Chemical Usage 45% less than other types of pools Extreme chemical use needed Fewer than Gunite but substantially more than fiberglass
Maintenance Time >15 minutes per week 3 – 4 hours per week 1 – 2 hours per week
Major Renovation None Resurface every 6 – 10 years (costly) Liner needs replacing every 5 – 7 years
Surface Comparison
  • Gel-coat
  • Longest lasting surface available
  • Smooth finish
  • Algae does not adhere
  • Child and pet proof
  • No resurfacing required
  • Cement/plaster
  • Cracks, chips and peels
  • Pourous, rough surface
  • Algae breeds easily
  • Rough on feet and hands
  • Requires acid wash to remove stains
  • Vinyl Liner
  • Lasts approximately 5 years
  • Can be very slippery
  • Algae forms easily
  • Tears easily
  • Liner must be replaced approximately every 5 years