What types of swimming pools are there and which type do I choose?

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You are orienting yourself to a swimming pool. One of the first decisions you are going to make is what kind of pool to have built. What pools are there and what do I choose?

We only compare the different built-in pools. We distinguish between 3 types of pools:

1. Vinylester pools made of a whole (including Starline Monoblock®)
2. Concrete pools covered with pool liner, (mosaic) tiles, polyester or cement only
3. Polypropylene pools

Dimensions and shapes

The main advantage of a architectural and a polypropylene pool is that the shape is free: you can therefore choose the dimensions yourself. However, the sizes chosen for a pool are almost always the same so this seems like a bigger advantage than it actually is.

With Monoblock pools, you have a more limited choice in terms of shape and dimensions. This is because a new mold must be made for each model. However, Starline chooses to offer the most commonly chosen dimensions. Within our range, you still have a wide choice.

Shelf life and quality

Concrete pools are usually covered with pool liner or mosaic tiles. The disadvantage of pool liner is its limited shelf life (5-8 years) and the risk of blisters, damage and weathering. Another disadvantage to foil is the seams. A construction pool finished on site with polyester is also not without risks. Consider the weather conditions and the precision of the professional, it needs to be dry for several days to complete this task. Mosaic can also corrode quickly in pool water.

Polypropylene or HDPE pools are also becoming increasingly popular. Size flexibility is an advantage here. Then again, the welds are a disadvantage. They are like plastic sheets welded together. So the quality of the plastic welder is extremely important in this process. In addition, you also have different qualities in the type of plastic.

Starline's vinylester pools are of high quality and are produced via a production mold. This makes each pool a solid whole without seams. In addition, we also incorporate insulation in the walls and bottom. We use only the highest quality raw materials that are durable and have passed long test periods.

Production process

A Monoblock® swimming pool is produced in a production hall without external influences, such as the weather. At Starline, the Monoblock swimming pool is not only built in one piece, but it is also prepared in the factory as a complete swimming pool, including all built-in parts, pipes and accessories. Because they are made in one piece, Monoblock swimming pools are waterproof and have no seams.

A concrete swimming pool, on the other hand, is made on site in your garden, which means installation takes longer and causes more inconvenience. Monoblock swimming pools are made from one piece according to a mold, which means they can be installed relatively quickly and the inconvenience will be limited.

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