Choosing a Type of Construction
At a quick glance it may appear that all swimming pools are basically the same, however, this certainly is not the case. There are many different materials and methods by which pools are constructed. Concrete or gunite pools are considered the most permanent as opposed to pools constructed of other materials such as fiberglass, steel, aluminum, or polymer walls with or without separate vinyl liners.

The permanent concrete or gunite pool requires your builder to have specialized methods and equipment to put to work for you.

The actual structural characteristics of the pool are professionally designed to consider soil conditions, concrete formulations, and building codes. The final result is that the professionally designed concrete or gunite pool, when finished with the appropriate deck, tile, and interior finish, wilt provide many years of enjoyment, and this steel reinforced pool shell is your best "guarantee" for the future.

In recent years, advances in the design of the other types of pools have also occur-red. Improved corrosion resistant metals, formulations of fiberglass, formulations of vinyls, and more attention to structural details are all helping to make these products good value. However, it is very important to pay very close attention to the details of warranty, product life expectancy, and routine service requirements when assessing pool types.

As a general rule, most investors in swimming pools agree that the permanent gunite pool will out-last any other type of pool. As such it is perceived to be a very good value.