| Warranty |
Imagine Pools
Lifetime Structural Warranty. No less than 35 years |
Other Fiberglass Pools
Lifetime Structural Warranty based on State definition of lifetime or prorated warranty |
Vinyl Liner Pools
Liner seams only |
Gunite Pools
Dependent on contractor - usually no more than 5 years |
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| Osmosis Warranty |
Imagine Pools
Lifetime Osmosis warranty in writing |
Other Fiberglass Pools
Not available |
Vinyl Liner Pools
Not available |
Gunite Pools
Not available |
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| Install Time |
Imagine Pools
3 day install time |
Other Fiberglass Pools
3 day install time |
Vinyl Liner Pools
7 to 10 day install time |
Gunite Pools
3 to 6 weeks install time |
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| Structural Integrity |
Imagine Pools
17x stronger than Gunite |
Other Fiberglass Pools
17x stronger than Gunite |
Vinyl Liner Pools
Possible tears and wrinkles. Steel panels can corrode over time. |
Gunite Pools
Possible cracking and staining of plaster |
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| Structure |
Imagine Pools
Made with full vinyl ester resin for 100% waterproofing of each layer. Close beam constrution and boxing of all 90 degree angles. Centurion Core for additional strength. |
Other Fiberglass Pools
Made with polyester resins and one coat of Vinylester resin only backside is waterproofed |
Vinyl Liner Pools
Built on site dependent on installer and quality of vinyl kit |
Gunite Pools
Built on site dependent on installer quality of work |
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| Quality Control |
Imagine Pools
Manufactured in controlled environment with highest quality control |
Other Fiberglass Pools
Manufactured in controlled environment |
Vinyl Liner Pools
Built on site dependent on installer and aulity of vinyl kit used |
Gunite Pools
Build on site, no additional control measures taken |
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| Surface Finish |
Imagine Pools
Highest quality gelcoat, climate controlled to keep integrity |
Other Fiberglass Pools
Domestic Gel-coats |
Vinyl Liner Pools
Vinyl liner, prone to tears, very slippery, algae forms easily |
Gunite Pools
Plaster finish, rough with very high maintenance, prone to stains |
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| Renovation |
Imagine Pools
None |
Other Fiberglass Pools
None |
Vinyl Liner Pools
Liner replacment every 5-7 years; $3000 - $5000 |
Gunite Pools
Resurface every 8-10 years; $7000 - $10,000 |
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| Chemical Usage |
Imagine Pools
Uses less than other types of inground pools |
Other Fiberglass Pools
Uses less than other types of inground pools |
Vinyl Liner Pools
Fewer than Gunite but substantially more than fiberglass |
Gunite Pools
High chemical use needed |
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| Maintenance Time |
Imagine Pools
Less than 20min/week |
Other Fiberglass Pools
Less than 20min/week |
Vinyl Liner Pools
1-2 hours per week |
Gunite Pools
3-4 hours per week |
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Call (256) 444-2002
