An in-ground pool is an investment - choose wisely

Picture this: Your very own backyard oasis. Fun in the sun with your family and friends. Laughter and chatter! Splashing into your own pool. Does that sound like something you want in your own backyard? With so many in-ground pool options like a vinyl liner, concrete, and fiberglass, how will you choose?

Fortunately, Aqua Leisure Pools and Spas has the answers you’re looking for!

WHAT’S A POOL BUYER TO DO?

As with any home renovation project, you’re going to want to do a bit of research before you buy. Luckily for you, we’ve put together some valuable information that will help you decide which pool design is best for you. There are so many factors to consider, including:

• Vinyl liner vs. fiberglass construction
• Your budget
• The size of your property
• How much time and money you want to spend on maintenance and operational costs

Let’s take a look at the different types of in-ground pools you can choose from.

VINYL LINER POOLS

Like a concrete pool, the vinyl liner in-ground pool is another construction project in your backyard. Because the pool is assembled in your yard, this process can take as long as six weeks. The contractor digs a hole in your backyard and assembles steel walls. These use a material similar to a shower curtain. While vinyl is a very durable material in relation to chemical resistance, its performance under direct sunlight is altogether different. In time, your liner may fade, become stained, and can tear in high-stress areas like the corners.

WHAT ABOUT MAINTENANCE?

While many families like the look of a vinyl liner, these types of in-ground pools can be costly. A vinyl liner may need to be replaced once every seven years, which can run you thousands of dollars.

In addition to these fixes, the yearly cost of chemicals can sometimes be a financial burden that families don’t realize. You may be spending upwards of $400 for chemicals to clean the vinyl liner pool. And that’s if you don’t run into trouble with algae.

But the upfront cost of a vinyl liner pool is significantly less than that of a fiberglass pool. This is why it’s so important to know all of your options.

FIBERGLASS POOLS

Fiberglass pools are quality factory-built products, not a backyard assembly project. A vinyl liner pool can take most of the summer to build. A fiberglass pool can be built in a matter of days. Fiberglass construction techniques have been perfected since fiberglass pools were first introduced over 50 years ago. You will have a durable gel coat surface that will never need maintenance, and no liner to replace – ever!

If you’re looking for strength, fiberglass is the answer. Fiberglass is over 17 times stronger than concrete, with a tensile strength of roughly 260,000 psi. It will not deteriorate like concrete, tear like vinyl, or rust and conduct temperature extremes like steel.

In addition to strength, the surface of a fiberglass pool is much cleaner than a vinyl liner. The fiberglass pool surface is completely non-porous, making it extremely inhospitable to the growth of algae. Also, dirt can’t adhere to the smooth fiberglass surface. When it tries, it falls to the bottom, where the bottom circulator drain draws it into the filter system. This means you need fewer chemicals to sustain water quality. While that’s a financial saving, it also saves on time because maintenance time is reduced by as much as 90%. This makes fiberglass pools more fun and less work.

Have a problem with your pool? No problem. Fiberglass is backed by a 50-year structural warranty.

WHAT IS THE “REAL” COST OF YOUR IN-GROUND POOL?

The purchase price of your pool is obviously important, but what is it going to cost to own this pool over the next 15 years is the “real” cost. Over the period of ownership, the fiberglass pool is actually less expensive than other types of pools. How’s that?

The average vinyl liner pool owner will install two liners during the time of ownership. That’s approximately $7,000 added to the cost of the pool.

With fiberglass pools, there is no liner and there are fewer chemicals you need to purchase. Fiberglass pools reduce chemical costs by 60%, heating costs by 12%, and electrical costs to run the filter by 18%.

With a fiberglass pool, your savings based on 15-year ownership will average over $10,000! If you look at the initial cost and add the cost of ownership over a 15-year period, a fiberglass pool actually saves money!

DIVE INTO AN IN-GROUND POOL BY AQUA LEISURE POOLS AND SPAS.

When it comes to selecting an in-ground pool for your home, you’re making an investment. That’s why you need Aqua Leisure Pools and Spas. Our in-ground pools are constructed of the highest quality materials and are available in a variety of sizes, shapes, features, and colors.

We want quality pools for our own families, which is why we provide you with the best brands too. We utilize only the best – Sundance Spas, Blue Hawaiian Fiberglass Pools, Hayward, and more.

So if you’re ready to dive into summer, stop by either of our Wilkes-Barre, Dickson City, or Tannersville locations and we’ll help you pick the in-ground pool of your dreams.