galvanized steel vs. stainless steel

[Sean-NJ]

Thanks. The booklet says
"Pools are constructed using heavy gauge steel covered with twice as much protective coating as commercial grades (G-235)." Is this the grade steel being used?

[DavidD]

Thanks. The booklet says
"Pools are constructed using heavy gauge steel covered with twice as much protective coating as commercial grades (G-235)." Is this the grade steel being used?

G-235 is the weight of the zinc rich coating that is applied during the galvanizing process. It is about the best IMHO. Just to compare, it is the specification that most State DOT's spec for the light post and interstate signs you see. I would go with it and forget the stainless.

Dave

[Sean-NJ]

Thanks Dave!!

[thewayne]

What about the aluminum walls that I have seen some places sale?

[DavidD]

What about the aluminum walls that I have seen some places sale?

Aluminum does not rust, is stronger than steel by weight so it will have to have slightly thicker walls to achieve the same strength as its steel counterpart but would be lighter in the end. It is more expensive pound for pound than steel. It will still corrode from salts, chemicals (chlorine) and stray electrical currents. In my limited experience while shopping around, I never saw aluminum as an option for an inground pool. I still think galvanized would be the way to go.

Dave