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Pools Made Of Concrete New Britain CT
If you are thinking about installing a pool on your property, carefully consider the type of pool you want. Most property owners are only concerned with the physical appearance of their property and do not consider the type of material to be used. They have no idea that the material they choose will have a significant impact on the overall quality and safety of the pool.
We recommend a concrete pool as the best type of pool. It can provide the best durability and ensure that it will last for a long time without falling apart. It is not as easily damaged as vinyl or fiberglass. In fact, you can swim in the concrete pool with your pets without fear of their sharp nails. If you choose weak materials, it may pose a safety risk in the long run because it may be a hazard if it breaks.
Because you live in Connecticut, your appearance is important. We can provide you with the best-looking concrete pool because we are The New Britain Concrete Company. You can count on the best quality from Connecticut's best concrete company.
Because you live in Connecticut, your appearance is important. We can provide you with the best-looking concrete pool because we are The New Britain Concrete Company. You can count on the best quality from Connecticut's best concrete company.
What Are The Benefits and Drawbacks Of A Concrete Pool?
The advantages and disadvantages of concrete are summarized as follows: concrete has significant advantages in terms of appearance. Maintaining that appearance, on the other hand, necessitates a substantial investment of time, money, and personal effort.
Advantages of Concrete Pools
Concrete's primary advantage is its versatility. Concrete pools allow you to customize the size, shape, and other features that you desire. If you want, it could be designed in the shape of a car; this would be extremely expensive but potentially feasible. However, it is not something I would recommend.
Durable
Concrete pools, like fiberglass pools, are also extremely durable. Sharp objects will not damage the pool structure, which is a disadvantage of vinyl liners. If you allow your dogs to swim in the pool, their nails will not damage the concrete.
As an aside, the plaster of the pool (the interior finish) is not as durable as the concrete structure itself and must be refinished, which adds to the overall cost.
Pretty
Concrete appears to be attractive as well. Although "pretty" isn't the first word that comes to mind, concrete provides a classic pool appearance. You won't have to worry about a liner bubbling or separating, and if you keep up with concrete pool maintenance, you'll be able to avoid the worst staining and algae.
The Drawbacks of a Concrete Pool
The construction of a concrete pool is a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. Remember that the curing process alone can take nearly a month, and there is much more to the construction process than that. Concrete pools take 3-6 months to install, as opposed to fiberglass and vinyl liner pools, which can be done in a matter of weeks.
Surface roughness
A concrete pool's interior is tough, but it's also rough and can scrape your skin, especially if you have children. Even with regular refinishing of the plaster, there isn't much you can do about the texture.
a lot of work
Concrete pools have a higher lifetime cost (follow-up costs and maintenance) than vinyl or fiberglass pools.
Concrete pools necessitate a great deal of manual labor. Concrete's porous nature allows algae to flourish. Algae is extremely difficult to remove once it becomes embedded in the surface of a concrete pool. Concrete pool builders, in fact, recommend brushing the entire surface of the pool with a steel brush at least once a week to remove any algae that has accumulated on the surface.
Because the majority of this routine maintenance does not require professional assistance, you will be responsible for it. Hiring a professional pool cleaning service, on the other hand, will save you time and money.
Significant time and financial investment
Another problem with concrete pools is water chemistry.
Because algae embeds itself in the surface, more chemicals must be used to reach and destroy it. Furthermore, because concrete is alkaline, the pH of the pool water is constantly raised. To keep the water balanced, you must test it on a regular basis and add acid to it.
This necessitates more time and money to keep the pool in good working order.
Refinishing is necessary on a regular basis.
Because concrete is incompatible with salt, dissolved salt in pool water reduces the life expectancy of a concrete pool's interior finish. As a result, you will need to refinish the plaster every 10-15 years, and you will need to hire professionals to do so.
Concrete pools are significantly more expensive to own in the long run than fiberglass or vinyl liner pools. Follow-up maintenance and expenses, such as acid washing by professionals every 3-5 years, more money spent on chemicals, more money spent on electricity, and refinishing/remodeling, compound the initial cost.
Advantages of Concrete Pools
- Customizable
- Durable
- Pretty
- Customizable
Concrete's primary advantage is its versatility. Concrete pools allow you to customize the size, shape, and other features that you desire. If you want, it could be designed in the shape of a car; this would be extremely expensive but potentially feasible. However, it is not something I would recommend.
Durable
Concrete pools, like fiberglass pools, are also extremely durable. Sharp objects will not damage the pool structure, which is a disadvantage of vinyl liners. If you allow your dogs to swim in the pool, their nails will not damage the concrete.
As an aside, the plaster of the pool (the interior finish) is not as durable as the concrete structure itself and must be refinished, which adds to the overall cost.
Pretty
Concrete appears to be attractive as well. Although "pretty" isn't the first word that comes to mind, concrete provides a classic pool appearance. You won't have to worry about a liner bubbling or separating, and if you keep up with concrete pool maintenance, you'll be able to avoid the worst staining and algae.
The Drawbacks of a Concrete Pool
- Protracted startup procedure
- Surface roughness
- a lot of work
- Significant time and financial investment
- Refinishing is necessary on a regular basis.
- Protracted startup procedure
The construction of a concrete pool is a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. Remember that the curing process alone can take nearly a month, and there is much more to the construction process than that. Concrete pools take 3-6 months to install, as opposed to fiberglass and vinyl liner pools, which can be done in a matter of weeks.
Surface roughness
A concrete pool's interior is tough, but it's also rough and can scrape your skin, especially if you have children. Even with regular refinishing of the plaster, there isn't much you can do about the texture.
a lot of work
Concrete pools have a higher lifetime cost (follow-up costs and maintenance) than vinyl or fiberglass pools.
Concrete pools necessitate a great deal of manual labor. Concrete's porous nature allows algae to flourish. Algae is extremely difficult to remove once it becomes embedded in the surface of a concrete pool. Concrete pool builders, in fact, recommend brushing the entire surface of the pool with a steel brush at least once a week to remove any algae that has accumulated on the surface.
Because the majority of this routine maintenance does not require professional assistance, you will be responsible for it. Hiring a professional pool cleaning service, on the other hand, will save you time and money.
Significant time and financial investment
Another problem with concrete pools is water chemistry.
Because algae embeds itself in the surface, more chemicals must be used to reach and destroy it. Furthermore, because concrete is alkaline, the pH of the pool water is constantly raised. To keep the water balanced, you must test it on a regular basis and add acid to it.
This necessitates more time and money to keep the pool in good working order.
Refinishing is necessary on a regular basis.
Because concrete is incompatible with salt, dissolved salt in pool water reduces the life expectancy of a concrete pool's interior finish. As a result, you will need to refinish the plaster every 10-15 years, and you will need to hire professionals to do so.
Concrete pools are significantly more expensive to own in the long run than fiberglass or vinyl liner pools. Follow-up maintenance and expenses, such as acid washing by professionals every 3-5 years, more money spent on chemicals, more money spent on electricity, and refinishing/remodeling, compound the initial cost.