Installing a pool is a big step in home ownership. Before you "take the plunge", you want to have all of the facts first. Why choose a fiberglass pool over a gunite pool system? Review the facts below - you might be surprised.

With Gunite pools you get unlimited design capabilities and a permanent home improvement. The drawbacks though are the fact that they require acid washing and replastering, excessive use of chemicals and electricity and often suffer from increased algae growth. Their surfaces are rough and abrasive, stain and discolor easily, and require high maintenance. Gunite pools usually require 5-12 weeks installation time and in certain freeze-thaw climates they are susceptable to cracking.

Fiberglass pools on the otherhand have a limited shape and size, but the benefits are numerous. Fiberglass pools feature a satin smooth finish which is 17 times stronger than concrete and is algae resistant. Fiberglass pools are a proven product that is a permanent home improvement. The installation is very quick, and the result is a very low maintenance, energy and chemical efficient pool. Fiberglass pools also have a flexural strength and superior performance in cold climates that Gunite just can't match.