Originally Posted by NedKelly (Post 4463677)

When we looked at pools and discussed various methods of construction with the salesmen all the concrete pool guys had pictures of fibreglass pools that had popped out of the ground due to water logging of the surround. Then all the fibreglass boys had pictures of concrete pools with cracks. Because we are on the side of a hill we felt the concrete route was best. Also as we wanted tiles so had to have concrete.

Originally Posted by NedKelly (Post 4463677)

When we looked at pools and discussed various methods of construction with the salesmen all the concrete pool guys had pictures of fibreglass pools that had popped out of the ground due to water logging of the surround. Then all the fibreglass boys had pictures of concrete pools with cracks. Because we are on the side of a hill we felt the concrete route was best. Also as we wanted tiles so had to have concrete.

Originally Posted by biggy (Post 4463722)

fibreglass pools are now fitted with a valve to stop this happening..

Originally Posted by NedKelly

What do I know, I'm not a salesman!

Originally Posted by Tiawamutu (Post 4463750)

But you do know how to take pictures don't you? :rofl:

Originally Posted by thebears (Post 4460027)

Prefering to go the saltwater route and still have not seen a big difference between fiberglass and concrete? Any one?

Originally Posted by NedKelly (Post 4463761)

What you mean like the ones I posted earlier in this thread?

Originally Posted by NedKelly (Post 4463677)

When we looked at pools and discussed various methods of construction with the salesmen all the concrete pool guys had pictures of fibreglass pools that had popped out of the ground due to water logging of the surround. Then all the fibreglass boys had pictures of concrete pools with cracks.

Originally Posted by themerlin (Post 4463772)

fiberglass pools are quicker becuase you don't have to wait for them to cure.

But concrete pools look a lot better (in my opinion) and you can have any shape you like. I just don't like fiberglass pools they look cheap!

But saying that TracyAnne's pools looks nice. Maybe they have improved since we looked.

Originally Posted by themerlin (Post 4464268)

Here is ours. Few year between pics, it's changed loads :)

Originally Posted by ray2gill (Post 4464658)

Hi themerlin I like your pool! What size is it and importantly what is the depth? I need something I can jog in - it's more enjoyable than on a treadmill and less strain on the joints! Hubby needs something he can swim lengths in also.