Gunite Or Vinyl

The spray nozzle is connected to a pressurized water source.

Gunite or vinyl.

In addition to this significant upfront cost concrete pool maintenance costs over 25 000 every ten years thanks to regular acid washes replastering and high chemical and electricity usage. Gunite gunite equipment is made up of a dry mixture container a large air compressor a hose and spray nozzle. Disadvantages of vinyl liner pools. Low or high calcium levels in the water for example can cause scaling which is hard to reverse.

A vinyl liner pool is a good fit if. Concrete or gunite pools. Surface is rough all you need to do is stick your hand in a concrete pool then a vinyl pool to feel the difference yourself. Choose from any color plaster rocks tiles etc.

In the south gunite pools are cheaper than vinyl pools while in the north they are more expensive. Gunite also offers a range of interior finishes. Ready made gunite pool projects typically cost between 50 000 and 100 000 upfront. You can choose these with vinyl as well but you ll instead get a rock and tile photos printed on the vinyl instead of the real thing.

Now most people consider their time valuable gunite pools by nature require more time and upkeep because of their material. Vinyl liners are nonabrasive and smooth to the touch making them an ideal option for families with small children or anyone with sensitive feet. You want a custom shape or depth. The smoothest concrete pool surface is a cheese grader compared to vinyl.

Concrete or gunite pools allow for more flexibility with design features. For most people there is no diy option for concrete pools. A finish like plaster tile or glue and stones is then spread over it to make the shell waterproof. Many vinyl liner manufacturers have a 20 year pro rated warranty.

Your budget is in the 25 000 to 35 000 range. Be sure to read the fine print. You can t find a fiberglass pool to suit your needs. Vinyl can now also come in a variety of shapes and sizes though it does take some precision to make it fit right.

The spray gun differs too. Vinyl liner pools do come with a warranty. It s less expensive to install than a gunite pool and generally the least expensive option overall though some fiberglass installations can be cheaper. Gunite pools will require replastering and there is never a warranty on plaster.

Concrete or gunite pools can be any size shape or depth. A gunite pool is a good fit if. The air compressor is much larger than that for shotcrete since more air pressure is required for spraying gunite than for shotcrete. Gunite is a form of concrete that is sprayed into a hole in the ground in order to make a pool shell.

You re prepared to spend a lot of time and money maintaining your investment. Built in seats tanning ledges and steps are limited.