Compare the materials.... plastic, acrylic, fiberglass, tile, porcelain, enameled cast iron, etc.

The cheapest long term solution would be to rip up the tile and but a fiberglass surround.

It looked fine to me when I was up there, standard fiberglass rolls in every nook and cranny, and I didn’t notice any spots that were lacking.

We just went back with simple fiberglass wall panels and problem solved.  

After two inspections on the swimming pool, we were informed that the fiberglass coating has failed.

I saw some ducts recently that had degrading fiberglass soundproofing inside the ducts.

This year he had to fix some leaks.I would definitely consult our repair guy as to brands that can be easily maintained and that parts are readily available.I see where Sam's club has plenty to pick from at a good price, but not sure if these would be a recommended brand.I'm sure when it goes it will be an emergency to get a new one quick during the peak season.Seems like as long as the fiberglass doesn't crack that parts could, in theory, be replaced just like a car. 

Wear such as granule loss, exposed fiberglass, biogrowth, nail pops, and/or buckling shingles was observed.

In terms of best bang for your buck when it comes to energy consumption for heating or cooling, it won't get any cheaper than fiberglass insulation.

The roof was so old that most asphalt shingles were down to just the base fiberglass base material.