Concrete pools represent the most traditional, durable, and design-flexible method in pool construction. In this model, the pool's main body is formed from concrete reinforced with rebar and poured into custom molds. This construction technique allows for virtually no limitations on the pool's shape, size, or depth. Any free-form, curved, L-shaped, or architecturally complex design you envision can be brought to life with concrete. The construction process, involving excavation, rebar placement, concrete pouring, waterproofing, and final surfacing (typically ceramic or glass mosaic), takes longer and is generally more costly than other models. However, the result is a robust and aesthetically pleasing structure built to last for decades.

Infinity pools are among the most striking and aesthetic pool models, designed especially for gardens with scenic views or sloped terrains. In this design, one or more edges of the pool are specifically constructed to be at the same level as the water surface. The water gracefully overflows from this edge, creating a captivating illusion where the water merges with the horizon or the sea. Technically, this is an overflow pool system; the overflowing water flows into a balance tank located at a lower level, where it is thoroughly filtered and then pumped back into the pool. While this model offers an extraordinary visual experience, it requires more complex engineering and consequently a higher construction cost compared to standard skimmer pools.

Deciding on the most suitable pool model for your garden requires clearly defining your priorities. Factors such as speed, design flexibility, durability, watertightness, initial installation cost, and surface feel play a key role in your decision-making process. For instance, concrete pools offer unlimited design flexibility and very high durability, but their installation can take 2-4 months, and costs are high. Prefabricated (panel) pools, on the other hand, are installed much faster, typically within 1-3 weeks, and are moderately priced, though design flexibility is limited to geometric shapes. Fiberglass pools offer very fast installation times of 3-7 days, excellent watertightness, and moderate costs, but design is again limited by factory molds. By considering these comparisons, you can choose the pool model that best suits your garden's size, budget, and intended use. Each model has its unique advantages and disadvantages, so a detailed evaluation is crucial to find the solution that best meets your needs.