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Take your time and learn about helpful tips and information to make the best pool selections for your family. From Vinyl liner to fiberglass and Gunite, we’ll provide you with the information needed to make the best decision. Keep in mind there is no wrong choice in choosing your pool material but there is the best choice for your unique application.
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How do I choose the right pool for my yard?
Choosing the right pool starts with understanding your options. From fully custom gunite pools to durable low-maintenance fiberglass and affordable vinyl liner designs, each material offers unique benefits.
We break down cost, customization, durability, and upkeep so you can confidently choose the best pool for your yard and lifestyle
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Gunite
Enter in to the world of Gunite or shotcrete and let your imagination run wild!
Custom
These pools are 100% custom and all the options are available. From swim up bars to infinity edges and sunning shelves, concrete pools can take any shape and size.
Cost
With customizability comes an equal price tag. Adding features like extended benches, coves, waterfalls, zero entry and grotto's will surely come at a cost but the experience is always work it.
Long life for your pool
Like fiberglass your concrete pool will hold up to pets and lots of use. It's important to monitor your maintenance and pH to ensure a long life for your pool
Gunite vs. Shotcrete
Gunite is dry cement mixed with water at the nozzle. Shotcrete is wet concrete with water already added. Both are sprayed under pressure into steel-reinforced walls and floors, then hand-shaped.
Fiberglass
Fiberglass pools come in several colors, shapes and sizes.
Many Options
There are plenty of choices but you may find it someone limiting if you want the lagoon style pool with a lazy river.
Durability!
Have pets that like to swim? Well your solution is a fiberglass pool. Unlike vinyl a fiberglass shell is built to hold up against your pets sharp paws.
Less Maintenance
Fiberglass pools are easy to clean and with your new robotic vacuum how can you go wrong. Weekly maintenance is drastically reduced without the worry of pH imbalance and salt working at your concrete pool shell.
Overall a win!
Expect to spend more money up front for a fiberglass pool than a vinyl liner.
Vinyl Liner
Vinyl liner pools are great options when considering these two scenarios.
First
The cost to install a vinyl pool is on the lower end so entering into the pool ownership world can be less out of pocket initially.
Second
Have pets that like to swim? Well your solution is a fiberglass pool. Unlike vinyl a fiberglass shell is built to hold up against your pets sharp paws.
The downside is your upkeep
Plan to replace your liner at least once during your pools life and more often if you accidentally damage or puncture the liner.
How to Choose a Pool Heater?
Tips for picking the right heater for comfort and efficiency.
Gas Heaters
Heat Pump
Hybrid Heaters
How much do pool heaters cost to operate?
Gas heaters and heat pumps are roughly similar in price when you consider the extra charge for a gas fitter and electrician on a job to job basis.
Consult with our pool professionals to discuss which option is best for your specific application.
Let's consider all factors are equal and we want to raise our pool temp by 10 degrees, how long will it take and how much will it cost?
- Propane - $60.00 and take 5hrs
- Natural Gas - $45.00 and take 5hrs
- Electric Heat Pump will cost roughly $12 and take 36hrs (at temps above 50degrees)
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Chris installed a beautiful gunite pool for me. My kids love it and they cherish the day it gets opened. Chris did an amazing job designing the layout. He is a true artisan. I’ve been in business for 37 years and I’ve been around countless contractors. I highly recommend Mountainscapes.
I had the need for an emergency skimmer replacement during a pool deck replacement. Mountainscapes was the only company that got back to me and came right out and fixed things up to keep my project on schedule. Chris and his team were top notch. Highly recommended.
I have engaged Chris and his team on a number of landscape projects over the years. The pricing is good, the end result gorgeous, and Chris is always a pleasure to work with.
My experience having a pool installed was a great one! The owner Chris, worked with me to get exactly what I wanted. The team was friendly and very professional. I would highly recommend them!
Working with Chris and his team from MountainScapes was truly a pleasure building our pool this past year. Chris was a huge help working with the town on permitting and approvals (our town is notoriously difficult) and in helping us make our design dreams a reality.
...Today, one year post-completion, we are thrilled with the quality of MountainScapes' work. Chris, in particular, is something of a pool artist. It was truly worth it, but as homeowners you need to be prepared to be patient!
If you are considering an inground pool or any type of hardscape to your property, I would not recommend anyone other than Mountainscapes! Responsiveness, quality, professionalism!
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