Q: What types of inground pools are available to me?
A: The three primary types of pool construction are shotcrete/concrete, fiberglass and vinyl-lined. Design flexibility, construction duration, maintenance and longevity are the notable distinctions between the three types. Shotcrete pools, sometimes called concrete pools, are constructed by hand in virtually unlimited sizes and shapes and offer the greatest creative opportunities. Vinyl lined pools can be constructed in various shapes and sizes although they are more limited than shotcrete. Fiberglass pools are available in factory molded shapes. While numerous shapes are available, customized options are limited.
Construction duration for a shotcrete pool is usually about 4-6 weeks longer than the installation time for a fiberglass or vinyl lined pool. Both vinyl-lined and fiberglass omit the rebar reinforcement and shotcrete phases of construction.