What is an Acrylic Pool?
Published February 20, 2023
There are many terms relating to swimming pools, but “acrylic pool” is certainly not a term you’ll hear very often, at least until recently. Nowadays, it’s become quite a popular trend among homeowners.
What Is an Acrylic Pool?
An acrylic pool is a pool with at least one of its walls made primarily of acrylic, hence the name.
Acrylic, if you didn’t know, is also known as plexiglass and is a transparent plastic material. The material is fairly similar to glass, which is why people often refer to acrylic pools as glass pools.
Why Opt for an Acrylic Pool?
Though the material is typically the only difference between a traditional swimming pool and an acrylic pool, that one difference leads to a plethora of advantages, such as the following.
Aesthetically Pleasing
The main reason people go for acrylic pools over other types of swimming pools is their aesthetic.
To most homeowners, the transparency of an acrylic pool contributes to an incredibly visually pleasing and striking aesthetic. Overall, it creates a different vibe from your typical pool design.
High Impact Resistance
Glass is not the first thing that comes to mind when someone talks about sturdy materials – quite the opposite, in fact. But shockingly enough, acrylic is actually a sturdy material. Acrylic is particularly resistant to impact and mechanical stress, so it can easily contain large volumes of water.
Acrylic is also somewhat resistant to weather conditions, chemicals, and salt, the former two being common ingredients in pool cleaning materials. Lastly, it is also resistant to ultraviolet rays.
Longevity
On top of its impact resistance, acrylic is also relatively durable, lasting up to 15 years.
Not as durable as concrete, of course, but durable nonetheless. To put it into perspective, a concrete swimming pool can typically last for up to 50 years but must be resurfaced every ten years.
Flexible
One of the main differences between glass and acrylic is that acrylic is light and moldable. And as such, it’s possible to draw curved sections and other complex shapes using acrylic as a material.
This feature allows for some unique designs that are otherwise not possible with other materials.
How Much Does an Acrylic Pool Cost?
An acrylic pool would cost around $50,000 to build. To put it into perspective, a concrete pool costs around $60,000 to build, while fiberglass pools cost around $45,000. So, while it may look like it’s something only wealthy people can afford, it’s actually more affordable than you’d initially think.
Perhaps the only problem with acrylic pools, accessibility-wise, is that not all swimming pool agencies will offer to construct an acrylic pool. Some would build fiberglass pools, but that’s different.
Takeaways
Acrylic pools are visually pleasing, durable, and long-lasting and offer a variety of design options. From these advantages alone, one would be compelled to choose this type of pool over others. But keep in mind that it’s not ideal for everyone. It’s best to consult a swimming pool specialist before you go through with the decision to construction an acrylic pool.
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