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There are four primary construction types for swimming pools: concrete, fiberglass, vinyl liner, and swim spas. Fiberglass pools are the best value and most durable in Idaho. Concrete pools, or gunite or shotcrete pools, are the most custom. Vinyl liner requires the smallest investment but lacks durability. Swim spas are smaller, above-ground, and designed for those wanting to swim for exercise.
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Fiberglass pools offer the best value for pool owners because the investment is less than a concrete pool, but more durable. It is more durable because the finish lasts years longer, and the tile installed on a fiberglass pool is known to hold up in freeze-thaw areas, whereas tile on a concrete pool is known to delaminate from the wall when water gets behind the tile. It is also the best value because while the investment is more than a vinyl liner pool initially, the difference vanishes after replacing the vinyl liner one or two times. Fiberglass pools are loaded with options and appear highly custom when installed.
Fiberglass pools are fast to install, taking as little as a few weeks compared to a few months for concrete. They are installed much faster than vinyl-lined pools, saving the pool owner as much as one month. Fiberglass pools are also very smooth and comfortable for swimmers’ feet.
Concrete pools are the most custom allowing for designs that are only possible with this kind of pool. Concrete pools can be made any depth, with any number of steps, ledges, or shelves, and offer the most beautiful pool finishes that can make the pool water appear virtually any color you want. There are basically two methods of traditional concrete pool construction.
Shotcrete pools use pre-mixed semi-wet concrete that is pushed through a hose under high pressure so it can be “shot” in-place and then troweled to shape. Shotcrete is an optimally hydrated concrete mixture so there is no waste and has become the most prevalent type of concrete pool in recent years.
Gunite pools use pre-mixed dry concrete that is pushed through a hose under high pressure and mixed with water when it exits the nozzle. The process of mixing the concrete powder with water after it exits the nozzle does not work perfectly so some of the concrete is not properly hydrated creating a by-product called rebound. Some builders consider rebound waste. Some builders use the rebound to fill steps and other parts of the pool that are not structural but there is a big debate about whether that creates long-term problems for the integrity of those part of the pool made with rebound.
An in-ground vinyl liner pool is the most basic, lowest-investment option, but you get what you pay for. These pools can be made almost any size and depth, but the deep end has a small area called the hopper, which is the intended depth, with the surrounding walls angled steeply toward it. So, a 20-foot-wide pool that is 7 feet deep will only reach that depth for about 12 feet, with the rest of the floor sloping steeply from the side walls of the pool to the bottom.
A vinyl liner is installed over the structure of the swimming pool because it is what holds water. While the material is thick, it is subject to getting wrinkles, holes, and tears. Vinyl pools do not use tile to finish the waterline; the vinyl liner extends above the waterline, so some homeowners don’t like the appearance because it doesn’t look like pools they are accustomed to seeing. Vinyl liners come in various patterns to improve the appeal and make the water color appear greener or bluer.
A Swim Spa is also sometimes called a Spool, standing for a spa/pool combination. A swim spa is normally about eight feet wide by fifteen to eighteen feet long. There are spools that are shorter or longer. Spools typically feature a swim jet or a set of high-speed jets to create a water current to swim against for exercise. A swim spa can be built in-ground or above-ground like a long, tall hot tub.
Container Pools are repurposed shipping containers that are converted to an above-ground pool. Due to the industrial appearance, there are very few people that would find the aesthetic desirable. These pools have a limited history, so longevity, service issues, and manufacturing problems converting to a pool are largely unknown.
We do not recommend this kind of pool.
ICF Pools are uncommon and are relatively newer to the pool industry. The walls of these pools are built using forms made of plastic and foam that snap together leaving a hollow middle section where concrete is poured. Unlike other forms that are removed after the concrete cures, these ICF forms are left in-place meaning the walls of these pools are foam with concrete at the core.
Stainless Steel Pools are very uncommon, generally only purchased by uber-wealthy for a high-rise building swimming pool installation. Not only are they uncommon, but they are also extremely expensive because they are custom-made using a very expensive material.