While the building process takes longer than a fiberglass pool installation this allows for more flexibility in shape and size.
What is better gunite or vinyl pool.
For most people there is no diy option for concrete pools.
Except the vinyl will be printed with photographs of tile or rocks instead of the real thing.
Gunite pools will require replastering and there is never a warranty on plaster.
Construction techniques do vary.
There are no limitations to the length width and depth of vinyl liner pools.
The spray gun differs too.
Ready made gunite pool projects typically cost between 50 000 and 100 000 upfront.
Gunite gunite equipment is made up of a dry mixture container a large air compressor a hose and spray nozzle.
If you are looking for a specific shape an extra large or extra deep pool gunite is great for this.
Once you ve decided to take the plunge neave pools will work with you to create a pool as simple or as elaborate as you like from a basic vinyl liner pool with great value to a custom gunite pool with all the features you ve ever dreamed of.
So an inexpensive vinyl pool does look cheaper than a gunite pool but a nice vinyl pool can look just like a gunite pool.
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.
Westchester call 914 271 7996.
Your budget is in the 25 000 to 35 000 range.
In comparison you get more swim space with a vinyl liner pool for the same investment.
The pool is now complete.
A vinyl liner pool is a good fit if.
Your budget is 50 000 or more.
Gunite pools are built on site.
Gunite pros and cons.
If you re in hudson valley call 845 463 0592.
The surface of vinyl is not as porous as a plaster finish on a gunite pool which means vinyl liner pools use less sanitizer than a gunite pool roughly around 25 less on average the non porous surface leads to less chemical usage during the season and therefore less money spent on chemicals.
A concrete pool would take your entire summer to install and a vinyl liner pool only a month.
Cost initial and lifetime concrete.
Vinyl liner pools vs.
Another yet small advancement as of late is the addition of matching color faceplates for skimmer main drains and return fittings although simple in idea this now allows builders to completely hide any evidence of plastics in a vinyl liner pool so like a gunite pool the interior is seamless and continuous in color.
Customizable shape and size.
Vinyl liner pools do come with a warranty.
Vinyl now offers the same selection.
The smoothest concrete pool surface is a cheese grader compared to vinyl.
You re prepared to spend a lot of time and money maintaining your investment.
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.