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Fiberglass Swimming Pool Pros & Cons

Prestige Pools of Wilmington, NC



CONCRETE

PROS

  1. Unlimited design capabilities
  2. Permanent home improvement

CONS

  1. 4-8 week installation by subleased contractors
  2. Concrete shows through around the pool's edges
  3. The surface is rough and abrassive and also stains and discolors easily
  4. Pourous surface is a breeding ground for algae and other micro-bacteria
  5. Cracks in freeze-thaw climates and requires acid washing and replastering
  6. High maintenance; monthly pool service required, excessive use of chemicals and electricity.

FIBERGLASS

PROS

  1. Quick installation (3-5 days)
  2. Permanent home improvement that can be customized to compliment your home and your lifestyle
  3. Proven product with factory controlled quality
  4. Flexural strength that prevents cracking in freeze-thaw climates
  5. 17 times stronger than concrete
  6. Smooth finish means no skin abrasions
  7. Non-pourous surface resists the problems associated with unbalanced water chemistry, requiring less chemical maintenance labor, and electric and is algae resistant
  8. Most pool options available—perimeter tile, inlayed tile, tile mosaics, Extreme QuartzTM pool finishes, built-in cascades, streams, aromatherapy, fiber optic and LED lighting

VINYL LINER

PROS

  1. Low initial cost


CONS

  1. Temporary pool that punctures, rips and tears
  2. Replacing liners periodically
  3. Walls can deteriorate over time
  4. Develops wrinkles over time.

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