Concrete or Steel walls

[Dave31410]

I have gotten quotes from 2 installers for a 16x32 in ground vinyl pool. One specifies steel side walls, one 10" concrete. It seems like even galvanized steel will eventually rust, especially if a SWCG is used. Concrete just seems more substantial but there must be potential problems as well. Any thoughts?

 

[swimcmp]

Galvanized will rust, concrete can deteriorate eventually being exposed to the low level of salt. Polymer walls won't rot or rust.

 

[awstevens]

We got 2 quotes from builders who used steel and they swore by the steel and one quote from a builder who used concrete and they swore by the concrete. All 3 companies had been in business for a long time and had very good reputations. We came to the conclusion it doesn't really matter as long as you hire a reputable pool builder. We ended up going with the concrete. The link in my sig has some pictures of our build process.