Re: Gunite -vs- Vinyl lined
I really didnt give it much though on considering which to get vinyl or gunite.
Gunite is definity the only way to go. I had special engineering plans for my pool because of a big slop in my backyard. The backend of my pool and 4' raised spa acted as a retaining wall. something you couldnt do with a plastic pool. Vinyl lined pools are cheap looking and don't give you that "swimming pool" feel.
Re: Gunite -vs- Vinyl lined
That's a little harsh....Originally Posted by y0manda
18 X 40 IG Vinyl
3 1/2' ft to 8' deep
Pentair DE Filter
400K BTU Pentair Minimax heater
Re: Gunite -vs- Vinyl lined
I even have a gunite pool and I agree that last comment was harsh!!! ;-)
Outside of Philadelphia, PA
18' x 40' IG - 22K gallons
Sylvan Gunite Pool (1979)
Plaster re-done (1997)
48 Sq Ft Hayward D.E. Filter (2003)
1.5 hp Hayward Super Pump (2006)
Re: Gunite -vs- Vinyl lined
Building a new pool today I would seriously consider vinyl. 30 years ago when a concrete pool was not highway robbery I think it would have been a no-brainer.
Outside of Philadelphia, PA
18' x 40' IG - 22K gallons
Sylvan Gunite Pool (1979)
Plaster re-done (1997)
48 Sq Ft Hayward D.E. Filter (2003)
1.5 hp Hayward Super Pump (2006)
Re: Gunite -vs- Vinyl lined
I like vinyl pools because after adding a new liner for $2,000 dollars you basically have a new looking pool. After 10 to 12 years your ready for a new pattern or color. Easy to keep up with the current "trends". You can also buy complete kits for under $7500 and if you know (or hire) the right people you can install them very cheaply
Re: Gunite -vs- Vinyl lined
All swimming pools are a luxury. Spend what you are willing to and enjoy your back yard and pool with family and friends. Swimming Pools are all about enjoying life so enjoy.
If some one has a house for sale in the Del Mar CA. area for the same price it was offered at 30 years ago I would like to buy, if your offering it for any more then it would be highway robbery.
ENJOY YOUR POOL WITH FAMILY AND FREINDS
Re: Gunite -vs- Vinyl lined
One downside the vinyl liners is you can't go to very high chlorine levels without damaging your liner. If you keep your water balanced this should not be a problem though. I did have a problem when I added dry acid to a vinyl liner pool once and it left an area where the acid sat that looked wrinkled. I have 2 dogs that swim daily so I went with concrete. My concrete pool builder was actually cheaper than the vinyl guy we had out. Only $18,000 5 years ago.
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