{"id":1369,"date":"2016-01-01T23:59:50","date_gmt":"2016-01-01T23:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/?p=1369"},"modified":"2016-02-01T20:07:34","modified_gmt":"2016-02-01T20:07:34","slug":"swimming-pool-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/swimming-pool-types\/","title":{"rendered":"picking the best swimming pool type for you."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<h2>Swimming pool types<\/h2>\n<p>The three major types of in ground swimming pools are concrete, vinyl and fiberglass. You can have almost any features with any type of pool. \u00a0Most shapes and sizes are also available in any pool type.<\/p>\n<p>There are some differences with the pool types. The ideal pool type for you will depend on\u00a0your vision for your backyard and your\u00a0research.\u00a0Below is a brief description of the pool types and recommendations for next steps.<br \/>\n<!-- Change the width and height values to suit you best --><\/p>\n<div class=\"typeform-widget\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 500px;\" data-url=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.typeform.com\/to\/YtIibk?source=spq-blog-tf-ppt\" data-text=\"free pool quote sign up\"><\/div>\n<p><script>\/\/ <![CDATA[\n(function(){var qs,js,q,s,d=document,gi=d.getElementById,ce=d.createElement,gt=d.getElementsByTagName,id='typef_orm',b='https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/share.typeform.com\/';if(!gi.call(d,id)){js=ce.call(d,'script');js.id=id;js.src=b+'widget.js';q=gt.call(d,'script')[0];q.parentNode.insertBefore(js,q)}})()\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Concrete pools<\/h2>\n<p>Concrete pools are constructed with rebar and concrete. \u00a0Concrete pools are typically constructed with gunite which a specific type of concrete and application. \u00a0After the frame of the pool is created using rebar, and the plumbing is in place, the gunite is applied to the steel structure and finished. \u00a0 Concrete pool finishes come in many types from the simple to the extraordinary. The key maintenance issues with a concrete pools is resurfacing which may be necessary every ten years or so. Like everything, a well maintained and surfaced swimming pool will last longer and remain in better condition. Typically concrete pools will take 4-6 weeks to install.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\" href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/02a09255-8268-4d3f-b89d-0cbf49810c49.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1372\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/02a09255-8268-4d3f-b89d-0cbf49810c49-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"02a09255-8268-4d3f-b89d-0cbf49810c49\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/02a09255-8268-4d3f-b89d-0cbf49810c49-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/02a09255-8268-4d3f-b89d-0cbf49810c49-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/02a09255-8268-4d3f-b89d-0cbf49810c49.jpg 1499w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/e376b3d3-53f7-41ae-b2dd-28b0a31e850a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1386\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/e376b3d3-53f7-41ae-b2dd-28b0a31e850a-300x237.jpg\" alt=\"concrete pool\" width=\"253\" height=\"199\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Vinyl pools<\/h2>\n<p>Vinyl pools are delivered to the site in boxes to be assembled by the installation team. \u00a0Vinyl swimming pools are typically constructed with a concrete floor, steel or fabricated swimming pool walls with a vinyl liner covering the entire swimming pool surface. \u00a0The liners come in many colors and designs.\u00a0The key maintenance issues with vinyl\u00a0pools is installing a new vinyl liner which may become necessary with age or damage.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\" href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/5c7b0f67-2d58-448b-b123-fc67929fb772.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1377\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/5c7b0f67-2d58-448b-b123-fc67929fb772.jpg\" alt=\"5c7b0f67-2d58-448b-b123-fc67929fb772\" width=\"300\" height=\"183\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\"> \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\" href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/0aa6cc12-b6ed-45a4-b753-ac3bc2a607fd.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1380\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/0aa6cc12-b6ed-45a4-b753-ac3bc2a607fd-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"0aa6cc12-b6ed-45a4-b753-ac3bc2a607fd\" width=\"277\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/0aa6cc12-b6ed-45a4-b753-ac3bc2a607fd-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/0aa6cc12-b6ed-45a4-b753-ac3bc2a607fd-1024x680.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Fiberglass pools<\/h2>\n<p>Fiberglass pools are usually one piece pools that are trucked to the site and lowered into place. Transporting the fiberglass pool into place is often the most challenging part of the process. Like concrete and vinyl pools there are many shapes and options available with fiberglass pools.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/3ecc86e8-0883-4f82-95d6-f12836ad2e9c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1381\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/3ecc86e8-0883-4f82-95d6-f12836ad2e9c-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"3ecc86e8-0883-4f82-95d6-f12836ad2e9c\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/3ecc86e8-0883-4f82-95d6-f12836ad2e9c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/3ecc86e8-0883-4f82-95d6-f12836ad2e9c.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/030c30ef-6990-47d6-af41-3fc0708ca422.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1382\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/030c30ef-6990-47d6-af41-3fc0708ca422-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"030c30ef-6990-47d6-af41-3fc0708ca422\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/030c30ef-6990-47d6-af41-3fc0708ca422-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/030c30ef-6990-47d6-af41-3fc0708ca422-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/030c30ef-6990-47d6-af41-3fc0708ca422.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\\<\/p>\n<h2>Next step: Collecting info and research<\/h2>\n<p>Your\u00a0next step (and before any decisions) start collecting information from local pool pros who will help you understand what is possible in your backyard and in your range. Like other home projects, every pool project is somewhat unique, you will need some customized information. The pool industry is still local and small. Connecting with the local pros to ask questions &amp;\u00a0receive information\u00a0may be challenging and take time.<\/p>\n<p>We can help you gather research from local swimming pool pros. \u00a0Swimming Pool Quotes is the leading network of local swimming pool pros. \u00a0Since 2003 we have connected over 500,000 consumers with local pool pros for <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.swimmingpoolquotes.com\/earlystart2\/?source=spq-main-FB2\" target=\"_blank\">free swimming pool\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.swimmingpoolquotes.com\/earlystart2\/?source=spq-main-FB2\" target=\"_blank\">information &amp; estimates<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Change the width and height values to suit you best --><\/p>\n<div class=\"typeform-widget\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 500px;\" data-url=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.typeform.com\/to\/YtIibk??source=spq-blog-tf-ppt\" data-text=\"free pool quote sign up\"><\/div>\n<p><script>\/\/ <![CDATA[\n(function(){var qs,js,q,s,d=document,gi=d.getElementById,ce=d.createElement,gt=d.getElementsByTagName,id='typef_orm',b='https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/share.typeform.com\/';if(!gi.call(d,id)){js=ce.call(d,'script');js.id=id;js.src=b+'widget.js';q=gt.call(d,'script')[0];q.parentNode.insertBefore(js,q)}})()\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swimming pool types The three major types of in ground swimming pools are concrete, vinyl and fiberglass. 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