[asiablue]

My husband and I are thinking about putting a pool in our backyard. I grew up with an inground cement pool but I don't know anything about the fiberglass pools. Does anyone know which is better? Are fiberglass pools more expensive than inground cement pools? It might be about a 20 by 30 feet pool. Does anyone have any idea about how much this might cost for either types of pools?

[Buzz123]

Aren't fiberglass pools put in the ground or are you talking about an above ground pool?

[asiablue]

Yes, fiberglass pools are put into the ground. I need to know if those are better than the cement pools.

[RecentlyRetired]

I love my inground fiberglass pool and spa. You can learn more about the benefits of a fiberglass pool at San Juan Pools, Fiberglass In-ground Swimming Pools and Spas by Viking Pools (http://www.vikingpools.net/abcshow.php - broken link), and Fiberglass Swimming Pools by Hawaiian Figerglass Pools (http://www.hawaiianfiberglasspool.net/ - broken link).

[olecapt]

There is thread that covered a lot of this at...

Cost of Building a Swimming Pool???

[Daddys///M3]

Originally Posted by asiablue

Yes, fiberglass pools are put into the ground. I need to know if those are better than the cement pools.

Better or worse will be highly subjective. Fiberglass are less expensive to install and maintain. They do not add value like a concrete pool does though. Many people desire a concrete pool more because it seems more permanent. I don't know if that is true though. Fiberglass pools come in pre-determined shapes so they cannot be customized and personalized to the extent that a concrete pool can. Weigh the cost benefit against the value benefit against what you want out of a pool and you will have the answer that works for you.

[AA702]

Both have their advantages, its just a matter of preference. I personally like concrete pools because your can customize them what ever way you want. What I would really stress is the quality of your pool equipment is almost as important as what type of pool you get. A great pool with crappy equipment is a waste. Go with Pentair/Starite if you can.

[olecapt]

Hey guys - Go read the thread. It has been worked. And it was a really good job. Facts, opinions, truth and a little conflict all there.

Anybody thinking of putting in a pool should have to read that thread...

Cost of Building a Swimming Pool???

[Buzz123]

Originally Posted by Daddys///M3

Better or worse will be highly subjective. Fiberglass are less expensive to install and maintain. They do not add value like a concrete pool does though. Many people desire a concrete pool more because it seems more permanent. I don't know if that is true though. Fiberglass pools come in pre-determined shapes so they cannot be customized and personalized to the extent that a concrete pool can. Weigh the cost benefit against the value benefit against what you want out of a pool and you will have the answer that works for you.

Yeah. What he said.

[asiablue]

Thanks for all your input everyone