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Vinyl lined pools require less chemical treatment to use since it is not a porous material unlike cement lined ones require more chemical treatment (more porous material). Cement lined ones form more algae than vinyl.
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Can you use the same water-treatment chemicals in vinyl-lined and cement-lined pools?
Vinyl lined pools require less chemical treatment to use since it is not a porous material unlike cement lined ones require more chemical treatment (more porous material). Cement lined ones form more algae than vinyl.
What does an overflow pipe look like for a vinyl-lined in-ground pool?
Vinyl lined pools usually do not have a .5" or .75" PVC pipe overflow but if they did they would most likely be found in the skimmer wall. k
What exactly does fiberglass swimming pool mean?
The in-ground pools are prefabricated. The bodies are made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic. This is an alternative to vinyl-lined, gunite and poured concrete pools.
Where can I find information on an gunite pool?
Swimming pool types include above-ground pools, fiberglass pools, vinyl-lined, gunite and poured-concrete pools. Learn the pros and cons of each type of pool.
What is a vinyl lined inground pool?
An inground pool is typically lined with either gunite (concrete), fiberglass, or vinyl. Gunite and fiberglass are roughly the same cost, whereas vinyl is considerably cheaper. With the lower price comes less durability, as vinyl lining has to be replaced every 8-10 years or so, whereas the other two can last for decades. Vinyl is also much easier to puncture or otherwise damage. That said, many people still prefer vinyl inground pools due to the lower cost.
Is a gunite pool better than a vinyl lined pool?
All day long. Concrete pools have real tile instead of the fake liner tile look. You can update a concrete pool later on as styles change: with vinyl it's final.
During construction of vinyl lined pools what are the positives and negatives of galvanized steel vs polymer?
Galvanixed rust! We have been in the vinyl business over 25 years and have see it rust..BUT it is stronger that polymer..We have seen tree roots crack plastic walls..
We have an old Dream Pool The walls are wooden with a vinyl liner Pool was empty for a year and the walls started to collapse I need a new pool and would like some insight what kind to insta?
Wood wall pools will often deteriorate faster than traditional galganized steel wall vinyl pools. Vinyl pools are the most economical where as concrete pools tend to be more luxurious. If you want to see a side by side comparison of all different types of swimming pools you can choose from at www.BuyPool.ca which is an article comparing the purchasing quality of: -Vinyl liner abover ground pools -Vinyl liner in ground pools -Concrete or gunite in ground pools -Fibreglass pools
What is the best pool design?
Many families choose to go with kidney shaped pools. You will need to decide if you want a diving pool which is deeper or a volleyball pool which is relatively level in depth. Be sure they install plenty of jets to keep water moving and avoid vinyl lined pools.
Are vinyl pools as good as concrete pools?
Some of this is opinion (thus subjective) and some depends on some variables like location and what features you want. In areas that have winter and freezing weather typically vinyl lined pools tend to be more popular as the freezing can cause concrete to crack over a few season and cause costly repairs. There are some options, like vanishing edges, that are easier (and cheaper) to do with a concrete pool that make that a better option for some.
How do you glue vinyl over vinyl on boat seats?
Use a flexible vinyl cement. RH Products HH 66.
Should a vinyl or fiberglass pool be installed in Minnesota and why?
Generally a vinyl lined pool is installed in MN due to the frost line. Heaving could theoretically push an entire fiberglass pool out of the ground. Also fiberglass pools are more limited in size thatn a lined pool, which are basically limited only by your imagination as liners can be custon fit for any pool if measurements are done correctly.
