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Thinking of buying a home with a pool but not sure what the different types of inground pools are? Inground Gunite Gunite is a mixture of concrete and sand. A steel structure is built inground and then gunite is pumped into the structure. Gunites can be created in any shape and can easily accommodate extras, such as waterfalls, custom steps, spas, and various floor finishes, such as plaster, paint, and pebbles. Inground Vinyl These pools have reinforced walls with vinyl. Walls are placed together inground and supported by a concrete footing before the vinyl liner is put into place. A variety of shapes are available as well as liner colors and patterns. Care must be taken not to puncture the liner. Inground Fiberglass These pools are made of a one-piece shell that looks like a giant bath tub installed inground. Fiberglass pools can be easier to maintain because they don’t need to be resurfaced and require less chemicals. Fiberglass pools have a smooth surface and are nonporous. Additional Resources |
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I had no idea the differences – I think I have only seen 2 in-ground pools in Central Oregon although I have heard of a few owners wanting to put in a pool. I wonder which would work best for our area – with the extreme differences in temps it could be difficult.
Great explanation of the differences in pool substances. In Texas, I think mostly they dig the pool hole, add reinforcement (rebar and steel mesh along the sides and bottom and then pour cement to mold. We also have a lot of tile/rock that is installed along the edges. The pool shown above is just gorgeous.