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Vinyl Liner Pool
 Actually, the name vinyl pool is slightly misleading as the swimming pool is not actually made of vinyl, but is in fact a steel-sided pool which has a vinyl lining. This lining can vary in thickness and sport some very brilliant and diverse patterns. So much so that it would be fair to say that there are adequate patterns to satisfy virtually any taste, whether you desire an elaborate tile look or a simple earthy pattern.
The beauty of a vinyl pool is not only the fact that there are many pattern choices to use for your liner, but also the fact that it can be shaped into almost anything you can imagine. Unlike a fiberglass pool, where you are restricted to shapes that the factory produces, a vinyl pool is built with a series of walls, which can be combined to make curves, corners, indents, half circles… you name it. You can include steps, benches, sun-bathing decks, spas, a variety of wall heights, and other custom features. Construction time - vinyl liner pools can be constructed in 2-4 weeks.
The liner will be smooth to the touch and will resist algae growth more than a concrete pool. Estimated life of the liner is apporximately 8-10 years, depending on how the pool is maintained, but can be torn should a windstorm throw your pool furniture into the pool. Depending on the size of your swimming pool, a replacement liner will run about $2,500-$3,500.
Concrete Pool (Gunite)
For the purpose of this discussion, we'll use the more familair term gunite pool, but recognize that everything applies to the generic conrete pool.
A gunite pool's initial construction steps differ from a vinyl pool in that you can design whatever you want. You can have swim up bars, beach entries, complex shapes, fountains, spas, and baby pools. It’s all up to you.
The walls and floor are lined with rebar and the gunite (or shotcrete) is applied by spraying it on with large hoses. Once sprayed, the crew will smooth and sculpt the walls and steps and you will end up with the bulk of the pool completed. Once this is done, it is sealed, tiled, and plastered.
This is a very durable pool, and is the primary construction of choice whenever you need of pool of any size or durability (i.e. Olympic size pools). And it does tend to be the type of pool that folks first think about when they think “inground swimming pools.” It can be decorated with tiles of various colors, and can even have artwork tiled on its walls and floor. It is necessary to occasionally replaster this type of swimming pool, perhaps every 12-15 years, depending on the care of the pool. |
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