| Fiberglass | Gunite/Concrete | Vinyl Liner | |
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| Warranty | Custom Fiberglass Pools 50 year Structural Warranty is the longest in the industry | Dependent upon contractor - usually no more than 2 years | Liner seams only |
| Installation Time | 3 days | 12-16 weeks | 8-12 weeks |
| Shapes of Pools | Tallman Fiberglass Pools offers more than 30 different sizes and shapes | Numerous | Limited to the shapes of the manufacturers |
| Stairs and Seating | Built into pool | Optional but has an additional cost | Optional but has an additional cost |
| Quality Control | Manufactured in a controlled factory environment | Built on-site - no additional control measures taken | Built on-site - dependent on the installer and the quality of the 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 | Extreme chemical use needed | Fewer than Gunite but substantially more than fiberglass |
| Maintenance Time | 15 minutes per week | 3-4 hours per week | 1-2 hours per week |
| Major Renovation | None | Resurface every 6-10 years (costly) | Liner needs replaced every 5-7 years |
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Manufacturing Process
Learn more about the manufacturing process used for our pools.
Pearl White or Diamond Tech Gel Coat
Whether you choose our standard white gel coat finish or one of our four stunning diamond tech finishes, you have 36 mils of coating assuring you years of maintenance free durability and beauty.
Vinyl Ester Resins
These multiple integrated layers give your pool extreme resistance to the most corrosive chemicals, providing a waterproof barrier while adding significant strength and stability.
Woven Roven Glass Cloth
Unlike other manufacturers, we use not one but two layers of 24oz. woven glass cloth. In a special process, we handlay all fiberglass materials adding reinforced layers which ensure structural integrity.
Core Material
This extra step of honey-combed material is added for superior support to the coping and step areas.
Color Flow Coat
This unique sealer coat is applied to add an extra layer of protection against moisture penetration and provide added resilience.