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  1. I'm in the same boat as you and looking forward to hearing the responses to your questions...especially question #1. Because of the price of a fiberglass pool, I'm also exploring a vinyl pool but I can't see myself pulling the trigger on a vinyl knowing what I know on fiberglass. I have been researching fiberglass and I am unable to come up with any negatives. Other than being limited on the size and shape (this does not bother me) and assuming your pool builder has a great reputation...are there any concerns that both "lanbe" and I should be aware of?
  2. Thank you, I didn't realize that about the high-water table... I plan on having a formal sit down with the vinyl pool builder next week and I will ask him how much more it could be to address a high water table...hopefully he can give me best and worse case scenerio.
  3. 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!
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