{"id":1106,"date":"2025-08-05T11:51:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T16:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aquapools.com\/blog\/?p=1106"},"modified":"2025-08-05T12:26:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T17:26:39","slug":"concrete-pool-cancer-asr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aquapools.com\/blog\/concrete-pool-cancer-asr\/","title":{"rendered":"No More Ruined Summers with AquaPools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Why Fiberglass Pools Are Smarter Than Gunite in Central Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In Central Texas, a dream backyard pool can turn into a nightmare due to alkali-silica reaction (ASR), or &#8220;concrete cancer.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kvue.com\/article\/news\/investigations\/defenders\/concrete-cancer-swimming-pools-cracking-asr\/269-1fcf8566-1446-4f75-962b-7a13807e662b\">KVUE investigators<\/a> reported on April 15, 2024, that hundreds of gunite pools built since 2017 in Travis and Williamson counties are suffering from ASR due to deficient concrete mixes that lack fly ash.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Hidden Threat of Concrete Cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hundreds of gunite pools built between 2017 and 2022 have been confirmed as ASR-damaged, leaving homeowners with unusable pools and bankrupt pool builders. Well-known <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poolmagazine.com\/contractors-and-builders\/popular-texas-pool-builder-at-center-of-federal-lawsuit-over-concrete-cancer-coverage\/\">gunite pool builders are at the center of federal lawsuits<\/a> due to concrete cancer.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aquapools.com\/fiberglass-pool-advantages.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1107 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.aquapools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-1.png?resize=300%2C240&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Concrete Cancer Pools\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.aquapools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-1.png?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.aquapools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-1.png?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.aquapools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-1.png?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.aquapools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-1.png?resize=1536%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.aquapools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-1.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Others explain that COVID-related demand surges and supply shortages led concrete producers to improvise mix designs without proper testing, which led to ASR-prone shells. This hidden menace has left families with six-figure losses, endless legal battles, and unusable backyards. The root of the problem? Concrete. The solution? Fiberglass.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Is &#8220;Concrete Cancer,&#8221; Also Known as ASR?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox7austin.com\/news\/bee-cave-man-waits-over-year-get-pool-repairs-concrete-cancer\">Concrete cancer<\/a> occurs when alkalis in cement react with reactive silica in aggregates, forming an expanding gel in wet environments, such as pools. ASR leads to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cracking, spalling, and structural weakening\u2014ultimately compromising the integrity of the pool or structure.<\/li>\n<li>Rust stains or streaks from corroding rebar<\/li>\n<li>Surface spalling, with chunks of concrete flaking off<\/li>\n<li>Presence of sticky gel or white powder exuding on the surface\u2014signs of near-surface ASR (NSASR)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nOnce started, ASR has no permanent fix\u2014patching is temporary, and rebuilding costs can run hundreds of thousands of dollars.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>The AquaPools Advantage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fiberglass pools, made from resin and glass fibers, are the safer choice in ASR-prone areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No ASR Risk: No concrete means no alkali-silica reaction.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aquapools.com\/about-us.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1110 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.aquapools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AquaPools_Builder_Fiberglass_Pools.png?resize=300%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fiberglass Pools\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.aquapools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AquaPools_Builder_Fiberglass_Pools.png?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.aquapools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AquaPools_Builder_Fiberglass_Pools.png?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.aquapools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AquaPools_Builder_Fiberglass_Pools.png?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.aquapools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AquaPools_Builder_Fiberglass_Pools.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Factory Quality: Molded in controlled environments for consistent strength.<\/li>\n<li>Fast Installation: Ready in 5-8 weeks, unlike several months for gunite.<\/li>\n<li>Low Maintenance: Resists algae and requires fewer repairs.<\/li>\n<li>Lifetime Warranties: Many manufacturers offer lifelong structural guarantees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Key Takeaways for Homeowners<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid Concrete: Variable aggregates and fly ash shortages make ASR-resistant gunite unreliable.<\/li>\n<li>Choose Fiberglass: Eliminates ASR risk.<\/li>\n<li>Protect Your Investment: Avoid million-dollar rebuilds or unusable pools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Final Thought<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aquapools.com\/fiberglass-pool-advantages.php\">benefits of fiberglass pools<\/a>, including their durability, longevity, and peace of mind, making them the smarter choice for lasting value and safety. 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