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Polymer Composite and Liner Vs. Concrete and Plaster
Polymer Composite and Liner Vs. Concrete and Plaster
A long-standing discrepancy in swimming pool construction is that concrete is, and always will be, superior to any vinyl swimming pool. These ideas are a reflection of the poor building materials and construction used in the past by vinyl-lined pool installers. The pool industry has continually grown and improved in the last decade, bringing materials into the construction of vinyl-lined pools that are both revolutionary and highly efficient. With the advancement of polymer composite walls, the gap is no longer visible. Over the last 50 years, the structural materials used for pool construction have changed significantly; from plywood, aluminum, steel or concrete to polymer composites. Composites are the most energy efficient of any, even more so than concrete and plaster pools. The amount of heat loss in our pools is the lowest of any structural component. Polymer composites have the widest range of impact, tensile and flexural strength properties, greatly lowering its ability to warp, sheer, crack or deform, regardless of soil or climate conditions. Composites are as versatile as any other building materials, allowing homeowners to chose virtually any shape or size desirable, while gaining superior strength and longevity.
A vinyl liner finish has the most soft and smooth surface texture a pool floor can have, while also being the healthiest in the pool industry. The options are endless – vinyl liners provide the largest selection of colours and patterns, opposed to concrete and plaster, which are limited.
Correct – your vinyl liner colour or pattern may fade over the course of many years; however, the softness and integrity of vinyl from a balanced pool will not. Within a couple years, a plastered pool may begin to break down due to the exposure of chlorine and other pool chemicals. This can leave the surface porous and highly susceptible to staining, especially in areas in that have water with high iron content like the Lower Mainland. If a vinyl liner is stained with iron, the chance of removing the stain and regaining the true colour of the water is very attainable. Opposed to concrete and plaster where this process can be much more difficult.
The costs of pool construction play an integral role in the choice of pool a prospective homeowner may choose to build. While concrete pools have been historically more expensive, thus viewed as superior, the price gap between concrete and polymer has narrowed due to the huge technology advances of the industry. The superiority of each product is largely debatable. The cost of repairs and upgrades can be a large factor as well. When comparing the average cost of re-plastering versus replacing a liner, the cost is nearly 3 times as much. When considering how often a pool requires new plaster or a new liner, the lifespan of each product can be greatly different. A pool liner may fade over the course of multiple years, but plaster can start to break down after 2-5 years, becoming more abrasive on your feet and greatly increasing the chance of your pool staining.
The debate between each pool is relevant. Although, with the advancement of technology and increasing importance of energy efficiency the positives can start to outweigh the negatives on which pool is better suited for residential and home use.
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Competent service for the issues I can't deal with
Installed the pool 14 years ago and have been great backup as required since
Friendly helpful service
Hi quality service and fast service.
The Best!
Replaced boiler, filter and pump as well as re-configuring the pipes in the pool shed. They re-routed the backwash piping to stop the flooding in the yard . They also cleared the pool water in short order. They know what they are doing and are prompt, efficient, friendly and very helpful.I also had them supply and install a mesh winter cover on their recommendation, perfect for the job! Thank you so much! I highly recommend Oceanwave pools.
High quality service,professional, on-time on budget
Oceanwave Pools has from day one of our pool build been very professional,friendly, knowledgeable,and prompt. George, Josh and Luke have gone beyond for us in so many ways in making our pool become our oasis. Always taking care of our pool needs, any questions, phone calls and maintenance. They are always there in a prompt timely manner. We appreciate all they have done for us and continue to do for us. Would recommend Oceanwave Pools family to make your pool become a reality!
Prompt and efficient
We had a furnace issue and we contacted the Company to arrange too have it fixed. The team arrived right on the scheduled time. The were very prompt and efficient and the furnace was fixed within an hour. Well done, and I have already recommended you to a friend with a pool. Thank you.
Oceanwave Pools put our pool in over 10 years ago. The quality of the pool and the service that we have had from Oceanwave has been excellent. Thank you George, Josh and Luke you have made our pool experience top rated.
Timely and competent service
Met expectations
Responsive, professional, on-time on budget
Great service-last year pool liner, this year pump
Very Prompt!
Very professional in the way our pool and hot tub was installed from start to finish. They came highly recommended by a relative who's pool they had also installed. George, Josh & Luke, we thank you for a great job. We will see you again this Spring to set up for another pool season! Pat & Linda
quality service, professional and very friendly
Every experience with Oceanwave Pools has been a positive one. Quick response. Problem solved in a timely manner. Very friendly too! Keep up the good work!
Amazing! love our Oceanwave pools!! If there is a problem, George, Josh, or Luke are there right away to make sure it is fixed ASAP!!
pool leak check
determined there was leak in the system and recommended a company that would find the leak and do the repair. The service personal were very knowledgeable, efficient and polite.
Installation of a new sand filter along with plumbing.
Must say if you ever need a qualified well experienced crew to do any type of pool work, whether it's general repairs, installation of pool products, these are the guys to do the job. Good communication, and above all very prompt to answer your calls. Very vigilant group to say the least. And finally, they stand behind the work they do. Highly recommend!
Freindly, Professional, helpful and quality work
It was more than a pleasure to work with George, his son & staff. Friendly, professional, knowledgeable and prompt. They are always there to support you after the fact and always have taken care of us. I would use Oceanwave again and again & recommend them to anyone
Continued Service
We had Ocean Wave install our pool 15 years ago. They did everything they said they would do and more, On time and on Budget, Even more impressive was the service they provided even years after, answering all my questions, fixing a few problems and even helped in locating parts and pieces I may have needed. I have and will continue to recommend this Family to install and maintain your pool.
Oceanwave Pools
We had a backyard inground pool installed by Oceanwave 17 years ago. Last year they came back and replaced the liner. Thanks for your great work, nice to see how your sons are working with you now.
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