Module 06 · 10 chapters · ~2 hrs

Types of Pools

Understanding construction variations common in Florida's residential and commercial markets.

Module chapters

What you'll learn in this module

Each chapter below corresponds to one lesson or video. Links marked with → take you into our reference library for a deeper write-up on the same topic.

01
Concrete/Gunite Pools (Construction + Resurfacing)
The most common FL construction. How gunite is sprayed, plastered, and re-plastered.
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02
Fiberglass Pools (Install + Crack Repair)
One-piece shells — cheaper, faster, and the cracks that do happen.
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03
Vinyl Liner Pools (Replacement + Wrinkle Prevention)
Less common in FL — but here's how to service them right.
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04
Above-Ground Pools (Setup in Windy Conditions)
Installation, wind bracing, and winter storage in FL.
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05
Specialty Pools (Infinity Edges, Saltwater Systems)
Infinity edges, vanishing edges, and the plumbing that makes them work.
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06
Pebble Tec and Aggregate Finishes
PebbleTec, PebbleFina, Hydrazzo — what each is and how it performs in hard water.
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07
Tiled and Negative Edge Pools
All-tile finishes, waterline tile, and negative-edge hydraulics.
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08
Commercial vs. Community Pool Differences
How commercial chemistry, hydraulics, and code rules differ from residential.
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09
Saltwater vs. Traditional Chlorine (Pros/Cons)
The real trade-offs in a Florida context.
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10
Retrofitting Older Pools (Automation Upgrades)
Bringing a 20-year-old equipment pad into the modern era.
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