Have you been toying with the idea of a concrete pool, but you are yet to execute your plan? Is it time that you got the plan ready and set the stone rolling? If yes, have you considered all the probable outcomes, different options to have, and the factors that may affect your places? If not, make sure to consider the following for better results.
1. They may take longer
A concrete swimming pool may take longer to construct but with better results. On average, such a pool may take between three to six months, but it may take longer depending on different factors, such as the weather in your location. Therefore, if you are in a hurry to have a swimming pool in your yard, it would help if you try other options or stick to concrete for better results.
2. Concrete pools are expensive to build
It is also worth noting that the funds you can set for other swimming pool types will be much lower than what you have set aside for a concrete one. In addition, if you are considering a more customized concrete swimming pool and with additional features, then you can be sure the costs will be higher depending on what you need to add. In this case, it would help if you prepared your wallet beforehand.
3. They can be expensive to maintain
Even though concrete demands less maintenance, it may be expensive to maintain. If issues come up with your concrete pool, you may end up spending more money to repair or maintain it. To keep a tab on that and reduce the maintenance costs, you need to keep a regular assessment and maintenance plan. Better yet, ask your installer to advise you on the right ways of doing that.
4. Concrete swimming pools can be algae-prone
At some point in your swimming pool, you will have to deal with algae issues. When you do a concrete one, it will be impossible to avoid algae issues too. To take care of this, you may want to have a regular maintenance plan or hire someone for it.
5. Concrete is rough
You already know concrete can wear out with time. You need to know that it can be rough too. Therefore, when you use it in a swimming pool, be sure to have it smoothened to take care of the users' feet.