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Gunite Pools
A steel-reinforced concrete shell shaped on site, with broad layout, depth, finish, and integrated-feature choices subject to engineering.
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Three ways to build an in-ground pool, compared honestly. Gunite, fiberglass, and vinyl liner each have real strengths. Here is how to find the one that fits your yard.
Choosing a pool
Start with how you want to use it
Start with the property and how you expect to use the water. Gunite is formed on site, fiberglass arrives as a factory-molded shell, and vinyl liner uses wall panels with a replaceable interior surface. Each construction method changes the design choices, build sequence, and long-term care plan.
Read each type in depth, then use the comparison below to see them side by side. The pool planning guide explains the site and scope factors needed for a useful proposal.
Already have a pool? We also offer pool renovations. Choose Pool Renovation on the consultation form so the team can start with the condition of the existing pool and the changes you want to make.
Tri-Star State Pools provides a one-year workmanship warranty. Manufacturer coverage varies by the products selected and should be reviewed in the written project documents.
The three pool types
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Fiberglass Pools
A factory-molded shell selected from available shapes, then placed after excavation and site preparation.
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Vinyl Liner Pools
A wall-panel structure with a shaped floor and replaceable vinyl liner, available in multiple layouts and patterns.
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| Type | Build sequence | Surface renewal | Shape flexibility | Maintenance | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunite | Formed and finished on site in stages | Interior finish is renewed periodically | Broad design flexibility, subject to site and engineering | Water care plus interior-finish upkeep | Site-shaped layouts and integrated features |
| Fiberglass | Factory shell placed after site preparation | Gel-coat care follows manufacturer guidance | Factory shell shapes | Smooth surface plus standard equipment care | A defined shell shape and fewer on-site shell stages |
| Vinyl Liner | Walls, floor, and liner assembled on site | Liner is a planned replacement item | Widely customizable | Water care plus attention to the liner | Flexible layouts with a replaceable interior surface |
Site conditions reviewed before a proposalGunite, fiberglass, and vinyl liner, compared honestlyA Tennessee Home Builders company
Not sure which pool fits your yard?
Tell us about your property and how you want to use it, and we will help you choose. No pressure, no obligation.