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The most educational swimming pool blog in the country, providing fiberglass pool articles and videos, as well as information on inground concrete and liner pools.
Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner
Ahhhh…So the debate rages on. Which is better? Are concrete pools the best choice? Or has fiberglass taken over as the pool of the 21st century?
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner | Vinyl Liner Pool Information
Throughout the years of helping pool shoppers compare and contrast the different types of pools available, I've had many that debated the merits of Vinyl Liners versus Fiberglass Pools. So let's take a closer look at these two swimming pool building methods and the pros and cons of each.
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Don't blindly wonder if a fiberglass, concrete, or vinyl liner pool is right for you. Our educational ebook does a deep-dive comparison of the 3 types, all while noting the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner | Patio and Coping | Pool Videos
This video gives you an up-close look at stamped concrete pool patio and breaks down some of your options.
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Installation & Construction | Pool Maintenance | Pool Videos
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner
In my many meetings with pool customers that have moved to Virginia and Maryland from the Southern States I often get asked this question: Why are there not more fiberglass pools and fiberglass pool companies in Virginia/Maryland?
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Finding A Pool Contractor | Pool Videos
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Many accessories and options are available to spruce up fiberglass pools.
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner | Installation & Construction
With composite (fiberglass) technology still relatively new to Virginia and Maryland, there are many misconceptions regarding the differences between composite and concrete pools. One of the biggest of these misconceptions is the belief of many people that concrete makes for a much stronger and permanent swimming pool.
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In the past, concrete and vinyl liner pools have been the staple of the swimming pool industry throughout the world. Recently though, there has been a major shift with the rising popularity of fiberglass pool installations. Just to give an example of this growth, in 1994, 61,540 fiberglass pools were installed in the United States. In 2005, over 283,000 fiberglass units were installed. Neither concrete nor vinyl experienced even close to such growth during this time period. In fact, Australia, the same country that started using salt water systems long before they arrived to the US market (over 90% of all pool in Australia are on salt), now shows that fiberglass pools make up one out of every two new pool installations in the country. So what are the reasons for such a drastic shift in the pool industry? Why do so many pool owners find fiberglass to be their pool style of choice?
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