Special Care for Concrete Pools
Besides maintaining a constant balance of chemicals in your water, you will need to keep the concrete itself clean. The best way to do that is by simply brushing the walls. You can use a hard bristled brush attached to a telescopic pole to brush the walls and floor of your pool.
Beside this, how do I clean the sides of my concrete pool?
Vacuuming and brushing the sides
Using a soft bristle broom to brush the side walls decreases the build-up of calcium and algae growth, which can result in a bigger issue. Vacuuming is often automatic and is fixed to the hose and the device does the cleanup. We recommend cleaning your swimming pool once per week.
Similarly one may ask, are concrete pools harder to maintain?
Concrete pools cost $50,000 or more and require expensive long-term maintenance. They’re highly customizable but take 3–6 months to install.
Will a concrete pool crack?
In-ground concrete swimming pools are usually durable installations that last for decades. However, gunite, shotcrete, or concrete walls may develop cracks over time. Small shrinkage cracks aren’t a problem, but if the cracks grow large enough to insert a dime, the shell might be compromised.
Is a concrete pool worth it?
Concrete pools are worth it if you are looking for an inground pool that is highly customizable and will basically last your entire lifetime as long as it’s properly taken care of.
How long do concrete pools last?
How do concrete pools hold water?
Can you do salt water in a concrete pool?
Yes, it is safe to put salt in a concrete pool, there is just more to watch with concrete pools than with other pool types. If you don’t have anything in between your water and your concrete, your concrete can erode faster, but it does not affect the quality of the water or your health.
What are the disadvantages of a concrete pool?
Concrete Pool Disadvantages
- Long startup process.
- Rough surface.
- High maintenance.
- Significant time and money.
- Frequent refinishing.
Do concrete pools hurt your feet?
Roughness of Surface
If you’ve ever tried playing volleyball in a concrete swimming pool without water shoes on, you know exactly what I mean when I say concrete pools are rough. In fact, the older they get, the rougher they get—and bloody toes and feet are commonplace in these pools as the roughness increases.
Can concrete pools be heated?
The first consideration to think of here is the material your pool is made from. Concrete pools generally need more effective pool heating systems, as concrete is a naturally cold material which is not particularly efficient at retaining heat.