One common question we are always asked is, steel wall vs polymer wall in-ground pool kits, which is better? So we’ve decided to provide a quick comparison between the two that will help you decide which pool kit is best for your family. For starters the differences between the two different styles of pool kits are only minor and both pool wall systems are built to last a lifetime. For the last 16 years Pool Warehouse has exclusively sold only premium pool kits manufactured by Hydra Pools. Hydra has been manufacturing swimming pool panels and braces since 1984 and is the exclusive manufacture of our unique Cornerstone Polymer and Steel wall Panel, which 100% American made. When you combine Hydra’s quality and years of manufacturing experience with Pool Warehouse’s sales and service your guaranteed to have the swimming pool you’ve always dreamed of!
Simply click on the pictures below to learn more about each type of swimming pool kit wall panel.
- As a base material, steel walls are stronger than polymer walls however with that strength comes weight. steel is much heavier in making the wall panels more cumbersome when moving around.
- As a base material Polymer is much lighter weight than steel and easy to handle when working alone.
- Steel wall panels are treated with a G-235 zinc rust preventative coating. This is the strongest galvanization process in the industry and is the highest rated galvanization that steel can be treated with.
- Polymer pool wall panels require no galvanization process and over time offer superior corrosion resistance.
- Steel offers much more flexibility in custom design features as bent radius and custom steel steps are easier to make.
- Polymer panels cant be bent and cannot be used to make some tight radius’s.
- Never Use Steel Braces With A Polymer Wall Pool Kit As This Will Void Your Warranty With The Manufacture.
Some swimming pool builders require that polymer pool kits be back filled with gravel only and they feel it’s okay to back-fill steel pool kits with just packed excavated dirt but this is a bad idea. At Pool Warehouse we recommend back filling all styles of swimming pool kits with only non-expansive materials, such as gravel, to prevent settling issues and to ensure strength. Deciding on Steel Wall vs Polymer Wall In-ground Pool Kits can be difficult at first, feel free to give us a call to help walk you through the process.
Swimming Pool Kit Wall Installation- Backfill With Non-Expansive Materials
Please feel free to give us a call with any questions you have about our Steel Wall vs Polymer Wall In-ground Pool Kits comparison, 1-800-515-1747 or send us an email, [email protected]. With over 15 years of online sales experience you can feel confident that Pool Warehouse is the #1 source for buying swimming pool kits!
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