Yes, that’s right, fiberglass pools are better than concrete (gunite) pools, at least in most applications. Are there exceptions? Sure, no doubt, fiberglass pools are not for everyone due to some of their size and shape limitations, but the fact that they are exploding in popularity all over the world, especially in the US and Canada, one must no longer see fiberglass as a distant 3rd to concrete and vinyl in the swimming pool industry. But the main question is why? Why so much growth in popularity? Here’s the short answer:
10 reasons why fiberglass pools are quickly becoming more popular than concrete pools in the US
1. Less Maintenance
This is an accepted fact and no longer up for debate. Fiberglass pools (FP) have reinvented the paradigm that ‘pools are a lot of work’. In fact, most FP owners spend less than 30 minutes a week in total maintenance.
2. Work Great with Salt
As anyone who understands science will tell you, Salt Chlorinated water, for all its wonders, is abrasive to concrete surfaces. What’s this mean to you? Well, it simply means you’re going to have to resurface your concrete pool much sooner. But as for a FP, salt is not a deterrent on the surface.
3. Less Cost
4. Quicker Install
5. Much Easier on the Feet
6. More Appealing to Potential Home Buyer
7. Much Harder for Algae to Grow
8. Seating is Included
9. The Green Advantage
10. Sound Structure, Built to Last
Learn why we expanded to manufacturing fiberglass pools and how our methods revolutionized the industry.
So that’s it, folks: 10 reasons why fiberglass pools are taking over the concrete pool market throughout North America.
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Editor's note (5/16/24):
This article was originally written by Marcus Sheridan, (Partner, River Pools Virginia). Any opinions expressed are those of the author. Any prices referenced were based on information that was readily available at the time.
River Pools is a brand of inground fiberglass pools produced via the River Pools division of the manufacturing facility in Fortville, IN. While our expertise is in fiberglass pool manufacturing, we have a network of expertise relating to all things inground pools. Our own collective experience from over the years spans manufacturing, project design, installation, and pool service. We often tap into this knowledge base and share information freely with homeowners, just like you, who are considering having a swimming pool installed in your backyard.
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