|
SURFACE TYPE |
FIBRE
TECH
|
Marcite
|
Exposed
Aggregate
|
Painted
Surfaces
|
|
Warranty |
Applied by
specialists and includes an extended 25-yr. warranty |
Marcite contractor
offers up to 1-year warranty, if any, which applies to workmanship only |
5-year warranty |
Owner can
apply, but is often not available |
|
Attractiveness |
Remains perpetually
smooth and sparkling white |
Unsightly
when stained or deteriorated |
Has rough
texture and extremely abrasive with time |
Fine when
first applied, but has been known to peel or blister in as little as 3 months |
|
Algae
Resistance |
Non-porous
surface prevents algae from adhering |
Algae adheres
to the naturally porous surface |
Porous surface
gives algae a natural habitat |
More resistant
than marcite |
|
Stains
Blemishes |
Exceptional
resistance to stains with an easy-to-clean surface |
Little resistance
to stains and algae, even if surface has been applied recently |
Extremely
low tolerance for any stain, even when new |
Higher resistance
to stains than marcite, but blemishes eventually appear |
|
Chemical
Demand |
Appreciable
reduction in pool chemicals utilized |
Large amounts
of chemicals required |
High volume
of chemicals needed |
Fewer chemicals
needed than marcite |