Raleigh NC Fiberglass In ground Pools
A fiberglass pool is
factory-manufactured and then installed in one piece in
your back yard when your excavation is completed.
Basically, a fiberglass pool resembles a giant bathtub.
Points to Ponder:
Price: Raleigh
NC Fiberglass pools are generally more expensive to
purchase than concrete inground pools, but can save you
money over the life of the pool. This is because they
typically will require fewer chemicals than concrete
pools. You also avoid future replastering and liner
replacement costs.
Maintenance:
Unlike a plaster finish, a fiberglass shell does not
change the chemistry of the water, so you often will use
less acid. Because of the non-porous surface, you don't
need to brush the pool nearly as often as a
plaster-finished concrete pool. However, you typically
do not need to brush a pebble-finish concrete pool as
often as a plaster-finish pool, so when discussing this
option with a dealer, be sure you are comparing apples
to apples.
Installation:
Once your yard has been excavated, the pool is delivered
in one piece and installed. Construction time is
generally about two weeks.
Shock absorbent:
What happens if the earth moves? Fiberglass has
a shock-absorbing ability that allows it to flex up to 2
feet. However, there also are new concrete construction
techniques that allow concrete to flex. So, it's
important to remember that if you live in an
earthquake-prone area, be sure to have your dealer
explain the features and benefits of fiberglass and
concrete construction.
Raleigh NC Concrete gunnite or shotcrete
Inground Pools
A Raleigh NC concrete pool is
custom-built to your specifications by the Raleigh NC
pool-builder you choose. It is the most common type of
in-ground pool, and the initial installation generally
costs less than a fiberglass pool. Concrete pools are
constructed in stages, including pool layout and
excavation; steel installation; plumbing installation;
equipment set; gunnite or shotcrete application; tile
and coping installation; and interior finish
installation. Although they take longer than fiberglass
pools to construct, they have the advantage of virtually
unlimited shapes, sizes and designs. The construction
time on a concrete pool is generally three to 12 weeks.
Points to Ponder
Price: The
initial installation of a concrete pool is generally
less than a fiberglass inground pool. So, if you want an
in-ground, but the total up-front outlay is of concern
to you, a concrete pool might best fit your needs.
Variety of Finishes:
A variety of interior finishes is available, including
plaster, paint or pebbles. These provide you with
several options to best suit your budget and desired
design.
Weather Resistant:
Some industry specialists believe that concrete pools
are well-suited to parts of the country that have
extremely high summer-time temperatures. Concrete also
is perceived by some to function better in areas where
the soil is very expansive.
Strength: Both
fiberglass and concrete are materials of great strength.
Talk to your dealer or builder about the implications of
your soil type and weather on both types of materials.
Raleigh NC Vinyl-Liner In ground Pools
A vinyl-liner pool is furnished
to the installer in kit form. After excavation, the
panel walls are bolted or fastened together and
supported at the bottom by a concrete footing. The vinyl
liner is spread over the interior of the pool and covers
the excavated floor and paneled walls. It is connected
to the top of the panel walls by a vinyl rib at the
outside edge of the liner. Be sure to ask your liners
generally have to be replaced in your area of the
country. Construction time for vinyl-liner pools is
typically one to three weeks.
Points to Ponder
Weather:
Vinyl-liner pools are popular in cold-weather areas of
the country. These pools can be easily winterized by
draining them down and covering them until the spring.
Smooth Surface:
The vinyl liner is smooth and nonporous, making stain
removal easy if stains are treated promptly.
