Vista Pools proudly serves the greater Tulsa area. We are committed to being a resource to our prospective customers and our current customers in the Tulsa and surrounding areas. Understanding swimming pool maintenance is imperative to having a beautiful pool for years to come regardless of fiberglass, gunite or vinyl. 😍
WHICH POOL TYPE REQUIRES THE LEAST MAINTENANCE?
If you’re purchasing a pool for your backyard, you know that it is an investment and, like many investments, one that requires maintenance to provide the value you expect. That said, each pool type requires a different level of maintenance.
Vinyl pools can be challenging to balance chemically. And unbalanced chemistry is a common cause of wrinkles in vinyl liners. Because seams and wrinkles on vinyl pool liners are a breeding ground for algae, maintenance can take some extra time and attention. Expect to spend 4 to 8 hours per week on vinyl pool maintenance.
You will spend time with your gunite pool by necessity. Concrete is porous and alkaline, and therefore more chemicals are needed to keep pH levels in check. On average, they will require 4 to 8 hours of maintenance per week, far more than with a fiberglass pool. In addition, you’ll spend more money on chemicals, keeping algae and other minerals at bay.
Fiberglass pools have lower maintenance requirements and allow homeowners to save both money and time, and use fewer chemicals. You can generally expect to spend one hour or less per week on maintenance.