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