The Advantages of Gunite or Fiberglass Pools

Fiberglass

• Fiberglass is one of several in-ground pool wall materials, along with gunite or plaster. Fiberglass pools are made from fiberglass fabric covered in resin, which is then covered with an anti-corrosive gel coating material for added strength. Like gunite, fiberglass pools can be made into any shape but are more expensive when custom made. Therefore, most fiberglass pools are sold in standard shapes and a variety of sizes.

Gunite

• Gunite is a special concrete mixture that is applied with an air compressor and spray gun, which allows for an even coat. This technique provides the flexibility needed to create free-form pools, or pools with many irregular shapes and curves.

Gunite Advantages

• Gunite pool surfaces provide a better grip for swimmers. Gunite pools are known for their longevity when the pool is well maintained. The key to getting the most life out of your gunite pool is to maintain proper water chemistry, limiting algae and properly covering and winterizing your pool in the off-season. Gunite pools can also be built to any shape or size.

Fiberglass Advantages

• Fiberglass pools are easy to maintain and are less prone to algae blooms, which cannot attach to the fiberglass surface. The pool bottom is smoother, which some owners prefer. The pool, because it comes already assembled, only has to be dropped into the excavated location, resulting in a less expensive installation. While rare, cracks in a fiberglass pool can be repaired without draining the pool.