Types of Inground PoolsAn inground pool, also known as a sunken pool, is a type of swimming pool that is permanently installed into the floor with its top lying flat with the lawn. When working with Portland Pool Company, you can choose between concrete mixtures, fiberglass, vinyl, or a combination of the two for your in-ground pool. Before settling on a pool, it's important to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of the various building materials available.
Four Different Types of Inground PoolsYour choice of inground pool design is important because your pool should be designed to satisfy all of your swimming pool requirements. At Portland Pool Company, we handle the professional installation of four basic types of inground pools. We handle these installations professionally as a company but as a client looking to fully benefit from our professional services, you need to understand what each installation has to offer as well as the drawbacks of each inground pool installation type. This will help you make a decision that you can enjoy with your family and friends for a long time.
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Concrete with Plaster or Aggregate Finishes
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The inground pool installation or aggregate finishes is a pool design best designed for permanent inground pools. For this, we use inground pool building materials like concrete and plaster, both of which are maximized to create a shell of steel-reinforced concrete. The rationale for this is because the concrete shell can keep water in, be stable, and be replastered as needed because concrete is long-lasting and permeable. The initial investment in concrete is expensive but over time, the material's low maintenance and long lifespan make it the most cost-effective choice. When a pit is dug in your backyard, steel rods called rebar are used to outline the perimeter of the hole and reinforce its walls.
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These can be molded into almost any design, with the addition of stairs, slopes, and other amenities. The pool shell is sprayed with gunite pools mix, a mixture of water, concrete, and sand, after the rebar has been placed. After the concrete has hardened, a layer of plaster is applied on top, and this plaster may be embellished with quartz for visual interest. The application of plaster is crucial because it is what keeps the pool truly watertight.
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Concrete and Tile or Stone
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Many other common pool surfaces, such as tile or stone, can be applied directly to a concrete pool's base. After the pool's concrete foundation is complete, a mortar coat is applied to prepare the surface for the installation of tile or stone. After waiting at least a day for the tile to dry completely, polymer-fortified grout can be applied to make it more resistant to water and pool chemicals.
Adding stone or tile to your pool is a decision made mainly for aesthetics, as there is no clear benefit to the durability of your pool. These coatings have a short lifespan, are expensive to restore, and are generally inaccessible (the pool must be drained and a specialist must repair even minor cracks or broken titles) because of their inflexibility. |
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Fiberglass
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The fiberglass inground pool design and construction is a low maintenance type pool. The fiberglass option with Portland Pool Company is an inground pool construction where the fiberglass shell is shipped to your house on a truck and then craned into place in the freshly dug hole. While fiberglass pools are more expensive to install initially, they require less upkeep over time. It is only available in standard sizes and is cast from molds that restrict its flexibility. Because of the prefabricated nature of fiberglass pools as opposed to the customizable nature of concrete pools, it can be challenging to commission a unique layout.
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Stairs, and seats are commonly pre-formed, and there are many different kinds and sizes to pick from.
Fiberglass streamlines the construction of swimming pools. Algae have a hard time clinging to the glossy, inside surface, which is smooth. The fiberglass gel covering will begin to break down after ten to fifteen years of being exposed to the elements. Because the replacement covering does not adhere well to the old one, recoating the gel is a difficult process.
The total expenditures to maintain a fiberglass pool are the lowest, and the pool itself is resistant to the growth of algae. No acid cleaning or major refurbishing is ever required.
Fiberglass streamlines the construction of swimming pools. Algae have a hard time clinging to the glossy, inside surface, which is smooth. The fiberglass gel covering will begin to break down after ten to fifteen years of being exposed to the elements. Because the replacement covering does not adhere well to the old one, recoating the gel is a difficult process.
The total expenditures to maintain a fiberglass pool are the lowest, and the pool itself is resistant to the growth of algae. No acid cleaning or major refurbishing is ever required.
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Vinyl
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If you need affordable inground Swimming pools, the vinyl pool option with Portland Pool Company is a great choice. Vinyl-lined pools can be constructed either on the ground or in a hole dug into the ground, and their frames can be made of metal or plastic. The pool's shell is built by joining together a framework and prefabricated panels made of aluminum or steel.
Vinyl liners have their bottoms resting on a sand base and their tops are held in place by coping, which also serves as a boundary for the pool surface. |
It is possible to construct a pool of virtually any size or shape with only a vinyl liner, making these pools the most economically viable option for in-ground pools.
Over time, vinyl deteriorates when exposed to the outdoors and pool chemicals, just like any other material would.
Over time, vinyl deteriorates when exposed to the outdoors and pool chemicals, just like any other material would.
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Choosing An Inground Pool
The decision to have an inground pool in your home is a big step that has financial implications. The kind of inground pool you end up installing depends on a wide variety of criteria. Consider your preferred aesthetic before committing to a specific pool style by looking at as many samples from a professional company like Portland Pool Company. The sort of material required for the pool may be determined by your preferred pool size and shape.
Do you plan on making your current residence your permanent one? In that case, you should consider using one of the most long-lasting materials for your in-ground pool. When it comes to maintaining a pool, the work never ends. Do you plan to have a pool service come in or will you be handling it yourself?
The type of material you must select will almost definitely be based on the amount of maintenance you are willing to carry out. Work with Portland Pool Company for the best inground pool installation results. Contact us today or fill out our free estimate form for a quote today.
Do you plan on making your current residence your permanent one? In that case, you should consider using one of the most long-lasting materials for your in-ground pool. When it comes to maintaining a pool, the work never ends. Do you plan to have a pool service come in or will you be handling it yourself?
The type of material you must select will almost definitely be based on the amount of maintenance you are willing to carry out. Work with Portland Pool Company for the best inground pool installation results. Contact us today or fill out our free estimate form for a quote today.
