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just_janni

Simple retangular pool - fiberglass or concrete?

8 years ago

Here are my wants:

  1. approximately 16x40 (plus or minus a foot or 2 here / there okay) rectangular pool
  2. coping and surround will be nothing fancy (minimalist) may be concrete pavers or slabs with some grass accents
  3. want a safety cover - DOES NOT have to be automated - but would like for that to be an option at a later time - needs to have the runners / attachment under the coping - want a clean install (any manufacturers / suggestions for this welcome!!!)
  4. May want a lounging ledge as part of the stairs.
  5. Need enough clear space for lap swimming / turning around
  6. Likely will go with a couple lights
  7. Saltwater system
  8. Variable speed pump
  9. Considering a "sport pool" with the deepest part in the middle

With the exception of #9 - there's a fiberglass pool that meets the needs. But - not thinking that it's that much cheaper (if at all), and - our contractor has a really good pool builder that does custom concrete.

Total project costs about $1.8M

I hear so many conflicting issues with each - fiberglass stays "cleaner" because it's smooth, and does not have to be replastered. Concrete is what is expected / used more often - but is that more of a statement of the complicated shapes and custom design that is available with concrete?

Pool pros / owners of both - what say you?

Something like the below - minus the spa


Pacific Palisades Paradise · More Info


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