- Jul 10, 2020
- 67
- Pool Size
- 25331
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Hi everyone! I apologize for how long this ended up being. I’ve been hanging around here for a couple of weeks, learning everything that I can before deciding on building a pool. There are so many considerations, and it’s such a big investment, that I want to make sure I know as much as possible. I’ve researched all 3 pool types, and they all have pros and cons.
We are leaning towards vinyl because we’ll be able to do so much more, getting the most inclusive packages, with the best/upgraded equipment. The builder that we like has been around since 1977 and specializes in concrete walls with vermiculite floor, which I like for saltwater. Our hesitation for vinyl is really just our dogs. A tanning ledge is non-negotiable and so is dogs using the pool. I’ve read all of the concerns about dog nails, and I’m not sure what to do. Bringing it up to our builder, he said that they haven’t heard of issues like that and they use “a thick treaded material on the steps that is very durable just for those reasons such as pets and ledge lounge chairs”. Has anyone heard of this? Does it have merit?
For fiberglass, our hesitation is our clay soil, the higher initial cost, and the fact that we live in a subdivision and aren’t sure about getting it into the yard. I’ve read that the dreaded “pool pop” doesn’t happen often, but it’s important to have someone experienced install so it is done the right way. None of the PB in our area have a lot of experience with fiberglass.
For gunite, our biggest concern is the cost, but also the roughness on feet and bathing suits.
Sorry again for the long post. Thank you for any help you can give me. —Wendy
We are leaning towards vinyl because we’ll be able to do so much more, getting the most inclusive packages, with the best/upgraded equipment. The builder that we like has been around since 1977 and specializes in concrete walls with vermiculite floor, which I like for saltwater. Our hesitation for vinyl is really just our dogs. A tanning ledge is non-negotiable and so is dogs using the pool. I’ve read all of the concerns about dog nails, and I’m not sure what to do. Bringing it up to our builder, he said that they haven’t heard of issues like that and they use “a thick treaded material on the steps that is very durable just for those reasons such as pets and ledge lounge chairs”. Has anyone heard of this? Does it have merit?
For fiberglass, our hesitation is our clay soil, the higher initial cost, and the fact that we live in a subdivision and aren’t sure about getting it into the yard. I’ve read that the dreaded “pool pop” doesn’t happen often, but it’s important to have someone experienced install so it is done the right way. None of the PB in our area have a lot of experience with fiberglass.
For gunite, our biggest concern is the cost, but also the roughness on feet and bathing suits.
Sorry again for the long post. Thank you for any help you can give me. —Wendy