INGROUND POOLS
|
FEATURE |
FIBERGLASS |
VINYL LINER |
|
Durability |
Practically bulletproof- can withstand an earthquake |
Rips and tears easily; subject to chemical damage |
|
Flexibility- Strength |
Stronger than concrete |
Liner may stretch, tear and /or wrinkle |
|
SURFACE |
GELCOAT · Algae can’t bond · Vacuum bottom only · Very little chlorine · Pet proof · Kids can’t puncture · Longest lasting surface available |
TEXTURED · Algae nests in texture · Scrub entire pool · 3-4 x’s more chlorine need (vs. fiberglass) · Pets can shred vinyl · No hard, sharp toys · Unsightly when faded |
|
TIME TO INSTALL |
Within ten days |
Two – three weeks |
|
ONGOING REPAIR COSTS |
NONE |
High repair costs |
| REPLACEMENT/RESURFACING |
No replacement or resurfacing |
Frequent liner replacement |
|
RELOCATION |
Easily movable |
Not recommended |
|
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE COST |
$20.00-$25.00 |
$100.00 |
|
WEEKLY VACUME TIME |
Ten – fifteen minutes |
Three- four hours |
|
SELF CLEANING PERCENTAGE |
95% |
No self cleaning percentage |














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