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Pool Comparison
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Feature	Fiberglass Pools	Vinyl Liner	Gunite/Cement
Durability	Practically bulletproof - can even withstand an earthquake!	Rips - Tears easily; subject to chemical damage	Cracked by extreme weather change to shifting earth; subject to chemical change.
Flexibility - Strength	17X stronger that concrete	Liner may stretch, tear & wrinkle	No Flexibility
Surface	Gelcoat Surface: Algae can't bond Vacuum bottom only Very little chlorine Pet proof Kids can't puncture Longest lasting surface available	Textured surface Algae nests in texture Scrub entire pool 3-4 times chlorine required Pets can shred liner No hard, sharp toys Unsightly when faded corners tear or pull out	Rough cement surface: Algae nests in pores Scrub entire pool 506 times chlorine required Can scratch feet and elbows Pick clothes Cracks, stains & erodes.
Time to install	1-2 days	3-4 weeks	1-2 months
Ongoing repair costs	No ongoing repair costs	High repair	Repair costs constant
Replacement/Resurfacing costs	No liner replacement or resurfacing required.	Liner replacement frequent & costly	Resurfacing cost frequent and costly
Relocation Possibility	Easily Moveable	Impossible to move	Impossible to move
Monthly maintenance costs	$20.00 - $25.00	$100	$100 - $150.00
Percent self cleaning	95%	None	None

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