--- title: Fiberglass vs Gunite Durability slug: fiberglass-vs-gunite date: 2025-01-20 00:00:00 --- Fiberglass shells (25+ year lifespan, smooth gelcoat, low maintenance); gunite concrete (custom shapes, 50+ years with resurfacing every 10 years). Fiberglass resists algae better; gunite allows tanning ledges. lathampool​