Concrete vs Fibreglass Pools

Are you a concretey kinda gal or a fiberglass kinda guy? One of the very first decisions you’ll make when you’re planning your pool is a pretty big one: concrete or fiberglass. But what’s the difference?

Often, in your head, you’ve already made your mind up on what type of pool you’d prefer – probably because you’re thinking back to the delightful pools you loved as a kid. Was it the warm saltwater of the concrete pool up the street, or your grandparents’ fiberglass pool that you spent your summer holidays playing in?

Thing is, choosing between concrete or fiberglass is going to have a big impact on both the look and feel of your pool. To get the pool you want, you need to make the right moves. As a long-standing concrete girl, I’m going to tell you all the reasons why you’ve gotta choose concrete!

Beauty

Nothing beats concrete for aesthetics – and when you’re not swimming in your pool, you want to be looking at something that adds calm, luxury, and beauty to your home. The interiors of your pool largely dictate how it’ll look when finished and the flexibility of a concrete pool means your choices are plentiful. Whether you chose to Beadcrete or to fully tile, to add a water feature or a shallow ledge to submerge a daybed on. You are spoilt for choice with concrete.

Value

There’s something about a concrete pool that is just so special. While concrete pools cost more, they’re also built from scratch on site, meaning the design can be adjusted to suit your every need. You’re spending a bunch of money on putting in a pool, and you want it to be just right. The value of a concrete pool is also in the durability – structurally, concrete pools are incredibly strong. If you’ve made it to your forever home, you want a pool that will last the distance with you.

Versatility

A fiberglass pool might tick the box but it will never match concrete in terms of what you can do with it. Want curves? Sure! What about a swim-up bar, or a plethora of steps for perching on with a cheeky cocktail? Of course! Concrete lets you achieve a design that is unique to you. Within the realms of compliance, concrete gives you total flexibility in terms of size and shape.

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