|
Feature |
Fiberglass
Pools |
Vinyl Liner |
Gunite/Cement |
|
Durability |
Practically
bulletproof - can even withstand an earthquake! |
Rips - Tears
easily; subject to chemical damage |
Cracked by
extreme weather change to shifting earth; subject to
chemical change. |
|
Flexibility - Strength |
17X stronger
that concrete |
Liner may
stretch, tear & wrinkle |
No
Flexibility |
|
Surface |
Gelcoat Surface:
Algae can't
bond
Vacuum bottom
only
Very little
chlorine
Pet proof
Kids can't
puncture
Longest
lasting surface available |
Textured surface
Algae nests
in texture
Scrub entire
pool
3-4 times
chlorine required
Pets can
shred liner
No hard,
sharp toys
Unsightly
when faded corners tear or pull out |
Rough
cement surface:
Algae nests
in pores
Scrub entire
pool
506 times
chlorine required
Can scratch
feet and elbows
Pick clothes
Cracks,
stains & erodes. |
|
Time to install |
1-2 days |
3-4 weeks |
1-2 months |
|
Ongoing repair costs |
No ongoing
repair costs |
High repair |
Repair costs
constant |
|
Replacement/Resurfacing costs |
No liner
replacement or resurfacing required. |
Liner
replacement frequent & costly |
Resurfacing
cost frequent and costly |
|
Relocation Possibility |
Easily
Moveable |
Impossible
to move |
Impossible
to move |
|
Monthly maintenance costs |
$20.00 -
$25.00 |
$100 |
$100 -
$150.00 |
|
Percent self cleaning |
95% |
None |
None |
