Compare And Contrast Gunite Pools

Gunite and vinyl liner pools are the two most common types of inground pool construction in the northeastern states and both are good options. There are some major differences between them, in terms of construction, durability and maintenance. Getting all the information can help you make the wisest choice, so let’s look at some particulars about each type.

Gunite Pools

Gunite pools are created using steel rebar coated with an application of concrete to make the shell for the pool. It must meet National Pool and Spa Codes, which currently states that it should have a minimum strength of 2500psi. After the concrete shell is complete, it is finished with tile, stones or plaster to make it waterproof. Putting in a gunite pool in the north requires considerably more work, expertise and materials than a similar project in the south; ice pressure and temperature extremes can and do cause cracking if the job is not done properly. Gunite pools are more expensive in northern areas for these reasons.
It allows endless customization of sizes and shapes; whatever you can dream up, you can have! No matter if you prefer rectangular, kidney shaped, freeform, or a cool guitar-shaped pool, gunite makes it a realistic option.

With Gunite, you can choose a beautiful interior finish that includes any color plaster, beautiful tiles, shells or stones. These pools can be dressed as elegantly as you prefer.

Maintenance of a Gunite pool means keeping the ph balance of your pool right, and keeping it super clean to avoid problems. The finishes can become pitted over time and scaling is a problem that can cause discoloration; you can have it cleaned with an acid wash that will cost about $1000. Replastering can become your only option if you have it acid washed more than a few times, and that will set you back about $2000. Again, the better you care for your pool, the less problems you will have with the Gunite liner.

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