Hi,
I'm hoping to get some intelligent feedback on which direction I should lean towards. I plan on purchasing an inground pool, I'm located in Massachusetts. I have already done a lot of research (mainly on fiberglass) and if money was no object, I would 100% choose a fiberglass pool. Money is a factor so I'm entertaining the idea of getting a steel wall foam padded vinyl pool. I am ruling out gunite because it cost just as much as a fiberglass pool and I'm totally sold on fiberglass...minus the expense. Just to let you know, I was quoted about $22,000 (20x40) for a steel wall vinyl foam padded and $34,000 (16x40) for a viking fiberglass pool. See why I'm in a dilemma?? Living in Massachusetts, the pool will not add (maybe a little) any value to my home but we do plan on staying in our home for life but who really knows (I'm 30 years old with two young kids)??
I do have questions regarding vinyl pools…
1) In MA, how often will I have to replace the liner, it comes with a 20-25 year warranty…I always thought it was every 7 years?
2) How easy is it to puncture the liner? Other than pets, what else could cause a rip?
3) What’s the story with the steel walls, will they ever give?
Another side note, according to my neighbors, we live in an area with a high-water table. Fiberglass pools can easily address this and it’s included in the price above. Any idea if a vinyl pool builder can address this?
Now that I gave you the background, can anyone convince me that a vinyl pool is the only way to go? Your help is much appreciated!