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Pool Comparison |
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The Difference is in the Details! |
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FEATURE |
ALAGLAS FIBERGLASS |
VINYL LINER |
GUNITE / CEMENT |
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Durability |
Practically bulletproof - can even withstand an earthquake! |
Rips & tears easily; subject to chemical damage. |
Cracked by extreme weather change or shifting earth; subject to chemical damage. |
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Flexibility-Strength |
Stronger than concrete |
Liner may stretch, tear, & wrinkle |
No flexibility |
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Surface |
•Gelcoat Surface: |
Texture Surface: |
Rough cement surface: |
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•Algae can't bond |
•Algae nests in texture |
•Algae nests in pores |
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•Vacuum bottom only |
•Scrub entire pool |
•Scrub entire pool |
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•Very little chlorine |
•3-4 times chlorine req'd |
•5-6 times chlorine req'd |
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•Pet proof |
•Pets can shred vinyl |
•Can scratch feet & elbows |
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•Kids can't puncture |
•No hard, sharp toys |
•Pick clothes |
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•Unsightly when faded corners tear or pull out. |
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•Longest lasting surface available |
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•Cracks, stains, & erodes |
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Time to Install |
3-4 days |
2-3 weeks |
1-2 months |
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Ongoing Repair Cost |
No ongoing repair costs |
High repair costs |
Repair costs constant |
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Replacement/Resurfacing Cost |
No liner replacement or resurfacing required |
Liner replacement frequent & costly |
Resurface cost frequent and costly |
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Relocation Possibility |
Easily moveable |
Impossible to move |
Impossible to move |
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Monthly Maintance Costs |
$20.00-$25.00 |
$100.00 |
$125.00-$150.00 |
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Weekly Vacuum Time |
10-15 minutes |
3-4 hours |
3-4 hours |
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Percent Self Cleaning |
95% |
None |
None |
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10-Year Cost Comparison |
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ALAGLAS FIBERGLASS |
VINYL LINER |
GUNITE / CEMENT |
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NO ACID BATHS: |
$0 |
Replace Liner (2Times)*: |
$5,000 |
3 Acid Baths - $200 each: |
$600 |
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NO REPLASTERING: |
$0 |
1 Replastering (7-8years): |
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NO LINER REPLACEMENT: |
$0 |
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$2,500 |
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Chemical - $15 month for 10 years: |
$1,800 |
Chemicals - $40 month for 10 years: |
$4,800 |
Chemicals -$40 month for 10 years: |
$4,800 |
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Electrial - $12 month for 10 years: |
$1,440 |
Electrial - $20 month for 10 years: |
$2,400 |
Electric - $20 month for 10 years: |
$2,400 |
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Pool service (non required): |
$0 |
Pool service - $60 month for 10 years: |
$7,200 |
Pool service - $60 month for 10 years: |
$7,200 |
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Total: |
$3,240 |
Total: |
$18,800 |
Total: |
$17,500 |