If you’re looking for a swimming pool that offers the perfect blend of style, durability, and low maintenance—all while ensuring a quick and hassle-free installation—look no further than a one-piece fiberglass pool. Refer to the information below to see why fiberglass pools consistently outperform all the rest. And when it comes to fiberglass pool shells, don’t settle for less—choose the best with Tallman Pools.
| Feature | Fiberglass | Gunite/Concrete | Vinyl Liner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 50-year structural warranty (longest in the industry) | Dependent upon contractor; usually no more than 2 years | Liner seams only |
| Installation Time | 2 weeks | 12 - 16 weeks | 8 - 12 weeks |
| Shapes of Pools | Over 50 different sizes and shapes available | Numerous shapes possible | Limited to the shapes offered by manufacturers |
| Stairs and Seating | Built into the pool design | Optional, with additional cost | Optional, with additional cost |
| Quality Control | Manufactured in a controlled factory environment | Built on-site; quality depends on contractor | Built on-site; quality depends on installer and vinyl kit used |
| Structural Integrity | 17 times stronger than gunite | Prone to cracking and erosion | Tears and wrinkles easily |
| Chemical Usage | 45% less than other types of pools | Requires extensive chemical use | Less than gunite but more than fiberglass |
| Maintenance Time | Approximately 15 minutes per week | 3 - 4 hours per week | 1 - 2 hours per week |
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Fiberglass
50-year structural warranty (longest in the industry)
Gunite/Concrete
Dependent upon contractor; usually no more than 2 years
Vinyl Liner
Liner seams only
Fiberglass
2 weeks
Gunite/Concrete
12 – 16 weeks
Vinyl Liner
8 – 12 weeks
Fiberglass
Over 50 different sizes and shapes available
Gunite/Concrete
Numerous shapes possible
Vinyl Liner
Limited to the shapes offered by manufacturers
Fiberglass
Built into the pool design
Gunite/Concrete
Optional, with additional cost
Vinyl Liner
Optional, with additional cost
Fiberglass
Manufactured in a controlled factory environment
Gunite/Concrete
Built on-site; quality depends on contractor
Vinyl Liner
Built on-site; quality depends on installer and vinyl kit used
Fiberglass
17 times stronger than gunite
Gunite/Concrete
Prone to cracking and erosion
Vinyl Liner
Tears and wrinkles easily
Fiberglass
45% less than other types of pools
Gunite/Concrete
Requires extensive chemical use
Vinyl Liner
Less than gunite but more than fiberglass
Fiberglass
Approximately 15 minutes per week
Gunite/Concrete
3 – 4 hours per week
Vinyl Liner
1 – 2 hours per week
Vinyl Liner