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Fiberglass or vinyl lined pool? Recs or suggests with install.
Posted on 6/17/18 at 7:59 pm
Posted on 6/17/18 at 7:59 pm
Gunite is out cuz I don't have 60k.
Leaning toward deep end fiberglass because of less maintenance and don't want to have to replace a vinyl liner in 10 years.
What are your experiences with installation? Maintenance issues?
Thanks
Leaning toward deep end fiberglass because of less maintenance and don't want to have to replace a vinyl liner in 10 years.
What are your experiences with installation? Maintenance issues?
Thanks
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Posted on 6/17/18 at 8:00 pm to Stingy
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Gunite is out cuz I don't have 60k.
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Stingy
checks out
Posted on 6/17/18 at 8:00 pm to Stingy
Prolly fiberglass
Posted on 6/17/18 at 8:01 pm to Stingy
Don't get a pool at all.
Posted on 6/17/18 at 8:03 pm to Stingy
quote:you might be surprised. Fiberglass is as much if not more than gunite. Need to find the right builder.
Gunite is out cuz I don't have 60k.
Posted on 6/17/18 at 8:03 pm to Dalosaqy
That's an option but I have two small kids that love to swim and I'm thinking it will make for great family time and lots of memories.
Posted on 6/17/18 at 8:04 pm to Dalosaqy
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Don't get a pool at all
ive never been a pool owner but have heard lots of complaints from owning one.
Posted on 6/17/18 at 8:05 pm to Stingy
We got an above ground pool. Just a better deal financially. Even put ours in the front yard so tge whole neighborhood could see.
Posted on 6/17/18 at 8:05 pm to Stingy
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Gunite is out cuz I don't have 60k.
If a pool is at all a financial strain don't get one.
This post was edited on 6/17/18 at 8:07 pm
Posted on 6/17/18 at 8:06 pm to Stingy
I'm going to piggy back off of your thread and also ask if anyone knows a pool contractor that can install a well point for ground water issues around a pool.
And to answer your question, I have a vinyl liner and constantly deal with water behind the liner, wrinkles, etc. so take that for what it's worth.
And to answer your question, I have a vinyl liner and constantly deal with water behind the liner, wrinkles, etc. so take that for what it's worth.
Posted on 6/17/18 at 8:30 pm to Stingy
If u go fiberglass DO NOT use Precision Pools out of Gonzales. TERRIBLE! i know more than one who has been screwed but his crappy work!
Posted on 6/17/18 at 8:35 pm to Stingy
Go fiberglass if you can but prolly be 45-50k all said and done.
And don't listen to the people that say don't get one and complain it's a bunch of work, either they had a pool a long time ago or they are lazy.
We put in a gunite last year and it's the best decision I have made. I put the auto vacuum in 2 or 3 times a week and press a button and then I do a super chlorination run if we swam all weekend on Sunday night. Other than that I clean the filters every three months, strainers once a week. On chemicals I get pool water tested about once a month on average and add what they tell me but usually it's 10 lbs salt and a cup of refresh. Takes 10 min.
New pools are not much work at all and are not expensive to maintain. Electric and gas bill did go up though but worth it.
And don't listen to the people that say don't get one and complain it's a bunch of work, either they had a pool a long time ago or they are lazy.
We put in a gunite last year and it's the best decision I have made. I put the auto vacuum in 2 or 3 times a week and press a button and then I do a super chlorination run if we swam all weekend on Sunday night. Other than that I clean the filters every three months, strainers once a week. On chemicals I get pool water tested about once a month on average and add what they tell me but usually it's 10 lbs salt and a cup of refresh. Takes 10 min.
New pools are not much work at all and are not expensive to maintain. Electric and gas bill did go up though but worth it.
Posted on 6/17/18 at 8:51 pm to WilsonPickett
Agree do not use Precision! We must know the same person after seeing the area your in. Call Central Pools if you want fiberglass.
Posted on 6/17/18 at 9:15 pm to Stingy
Just got a quote for 12x25 fiberglass for $33000.
Posted on 6/17/18 at 9:19 pm to Stingy
Absolutely no need for a deep end...it's only trouble.
Posted on 6/17/18 at 9:21 pm to Stingy
Gunite or no pool... the other shite will cost more in the long run anyway
Posted on 6/17/18 at 9:23 pm to lsu777
I had a fiberglass. It was awesome. Easy as shite to maintain.
Posted on 6/17/18 at 9:26 pm to Stingy
I've had gunfire and in ground vinyl, the vinyl is half the price and looks great, if I have to replace the liner in ten yrs I would have easily gotten my money out of it
have heard horror stories with fiberglas, no way in hell I'd go that route
have heard horror stories with fiberglas, no way in hell I'd go that route
Posted on 6/17/18 at 9:26 pm to Theboot32
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Gunite or no pool... the other shite will cost more in the long run anyway
Gunite costs more than fiberglass in the long run
Posted on 6/17/18 at 9:27 pm to Theboot32
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Gunite or no pool... the other shite will cost more in the long run anyway
The selling point of fiberglass is that it’s cheaper to maintain and last longer than a concrere pool. Concrete will need to be refinished eventually and will likely cost 25% or more of the pools initial cost to refinish.
Central pools sells some nice fiberglass designs. The wife and I are going to have one bid this fall.
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