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Paying a little bit more for a liner that you'll never have to replace is worth it! Add the Horizon pool pad and cove kit to the liner purchase and the 100% Warranty will extend not only to seam separation but to any other failure of the liner due to manufacture defects.
The Balancing Act of Pool Maintenance. The typical lifespan of a vinyl liner is anywhere from 15-20 years and where your liner falls in that range depends, most crucially, upon your proper maintenance of the poolâs chemistry.