If you are looking for a specific shape an extra large or extra deep pool gunite is great for this.
What is better gunite or vinyl pool.
The surface of vinyl is not as porous as a plaster finish on a gunite pool which means vinyl liner pools use less sanitizer than a gunite pool roughly around 25 less on average the non porous surface leads to less chemical usage during the season and therefore less money spent on chemicals.
Concrete or gunite pools.
You can t find a fiberglass pool to suit your needs.
A gunite pool is a good fit if.
While the building process takes longer than a fiberglass pool installation this allows for more flexibility in shape and size.
Surface is rough all you need to do is stick your hand in a concrete pool then a vinyl pool to feel the difference yourself.
You want a custom shape or depth.
The air compressor is much larger than that for shotcrete since more air pressure is required for spraying gunite than for shotcrete.
Vinyl liner pools do come with a warranty.
Your budget is 50 000 or more.
A vinyl liner pool is a good fit if.
Your budget is in the 25 000 to 35 000 range.
Westchester call 914 271 7996.
Customizable shape and size.
Gunite pools are built on site.
Except the vinyl will be printed with photographs of tile or rocks instead of the real thing.
Vinyl now offers the same selection.
A concrete pool would take your entire summer to install and a vinyl liner pool only a month.
Once you ve decided to take the plunge neave pools will work with you to create a pool as simple or as elaborate as you like from a basic vinyl liner pool with great value to a custom gunite pool with all the features you ve ever dreamed of.
Vinyl liner pools vs.
Cost initial and lifetime concrete.
Gunite gunite equipment is made up of a dry mixture container a large air compressor a hose and spray nozzle.
The smoothest concrete pool surface is a cheese grader compared to vinyl.
In comparison you get more swim space with a vinyl liner pool for the same investment.
If you re in hudson valley call 845 463 0592.
Another yet small advancement as of late is the addition of matching color faceplates for skimmer main drains and return fittings although simple in idea this now allows builders to completely hide any evidence of plastics in a vinyl liner pool so like a gunite pool the interior is seamless and continuous in color.
Gunite pros and cons.
The spray gun differs too.
So an inexpensive vinyl pool does look cheaper than a gunite pool but a nice vinyl pool can look just like a gunite pool.
You re prepared to spend a lot of time and money maintaining your investment.
There are no limitations to the length width and depth of vinyl liner pools.
Gunite pools will require replastering and there is never a warranty on plaster.
Construction techniques do vary.