Concrete versus Fiberglass pools

Why a carbon-fiber composite pool?

Carbon-Fiber is lightweight, has a high tensile strength and a low thermal expansion ratio. It is most often used in in aerospace, automotive, civil engineering, military, motor sports and other competition sports where strength and weight are a factor. 

More can be read about carbon fiber and its properties here  By using Carbon-fiber fiberglass pool is stronger than its' closest competitors such as the concrete (gunite) or vinyl-lined pools. 

Read our Pool comparison article below for more detailed advantages of owning a Carbon-Fiber Fiberglass Pool.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Pools

At least 3 acid baths, plus water, in 10 years @$1,200 $3,600

Remarciting on time (plaster's lifetime is about 7-8 years)$ 4,200

Tile replacement$ 1,800

Chemicals at $65/mo. For 10 years$ 7,800

Electric & Gas costs at $200/mo. For 10 years$ 24,000

Pool services at $35/mo. For 10 years$ 4,200

Total$ 45,600

No acid baths$ 0

No remarciting$ 0

No tile replacement$ 0

Chemicals at $40/mo. For 10 years$ 4,800

Electric & Gas costs at $66/mo. For 10 years$ 7,920

Pool service (it takes you 3 hours a month to maintain our pools)$ 0

Total$ 12,720

Total savings on fiberglass over concrete ~ $32,000!

• Fiberglass pools never deteriorate. In fact they get stronger every year. 
• Fiberglass is 17 times stronger than concrete (flexible strength of 54,000 p.s.i.) and can accommodate a full 12 inches of movement that would destroy a concrete pool 
• The color is molded in like Corian counter tops and gives a durable finish 
• The Tropical Group offers a lifetime structural warranty against leaking and other defects
• Pools from The Tropical pool Group never have to be remarcited (plastering) like concrete pools (thousands of dollars in savings) 
• All of our fiberglass pools have smooth, non-porous walls that do not harbor resident algae. 
• Smooth non-porous surface makes cleaning easier and reduces maintenance by 90% 
• Chlorine levels are maintained at .1 ppm (parts per million) versus 3.0 for concrete pools (average savings of 2/3) 
• Our fiberglass pools are built in a modern factory under quality-controlled conditions 
• We install all of our fiberglass pools quickly with minimum disruption to your home. 
• With fiberglass or vinyl you will have no more skinned knees, torn or snagged bathing suits