How Do You Compare Fiberglass Pools To Gunite Pools?
The snow and ice will soon melt away and swimming pool season will be underway. If you are thinking about installing an in-ground pool, several factors must be considered before determining what type of pool you are going to buy. Here are a few comparison examples. Gunite is concrete and cannot be installed when temperatures are below 40 degrees F (4.44 degrees C), the temperature that concrete will set at. Fiberglass is a preformed shell and can be installed anytime of the year. Also, some people do not like the rough surface of gunite and prefer the smooth fiberglass surface. Size and shape: Since a gunite pool is poured on-site, an unlimited number of sizes and shapes can be created. Fiberglass pools are preformed at the manufacturer and are limited to a few dozen shapes. They are also not generally offered at sizes larger than 40 feet by 16 feet and 8 feet deep. Installation and cost Gunite pools take longer to install, ranging from a few weeks to a few months and cost more. Fiberg
