Swimming Pool Store

The material for fiberglass inground swimming pools is the same material that many boats and pool slides are made from.  It has been used in manufacturing for over fifty years.  It is an excellent choice for swimming pools because it is lightweight and durable, lasts many years, and is resistant to chlorine.  Of the three main types of inground pools, fiberglass pools are the middle choice in price and length of life, with vinyl liner pools being cheaper, and concrete or gunite pools being more expensive.

There are some great benefits to choosing a fiberglass pool over the other types.  For one thing, they come in a wide variety of shapes and surface patterns.  They can be ordered equipped with options like fiber optic lights and built-in cleaning systems.  They can be resurfaced if the surface becomes aged looking over the years, which will give the pool a whole new look.  Fiberglass pools come with a gel coat finish that needs only normal pool maintenance to stay nice looking for a long time.

When a fiberglass pool is installed, the first step is to choose a location and mark it.  Next the hole is dug, which usually takes several hours.  When digging a pool, a contractor needs to make frequent measurements as well as checking that everything is level so that it will match the pool.  Next, the prefabricated pool is brought in on a truck and lowered into place with a crane.  Gravel and sand are added underneath with frequent checks being made to make sure the pool is level.  It will have to be adjusted from one end to the other until it is within an inch of being perfectly level.  The pool is then plumbed and filled with water.  Backfill dirt is added around the plumbing while the pool is filling up.

A fiberglass pool must be kept full of water at all times.  If it is drained without contacting the company, the owner's warranty will be null, so if for any reason you feel you have to drain a fiberglass pool, contact the company first.  The fastest way to fill a new pool is from a fire hydrant or water truck.  The pool needs to be kept filled to the recommended level.  

After the pool is in place, it may be necessary to use a bobcat to grade the surrounding area.  The pool should sit higher than the ground around it, with the yard around it sloping down.  A concrete deck can then be poured, but it is a good idea to wait several weeks so the pool has time to settle.  You can use it during these weeks.  Be sure to test the water and add chlorine and other chemicals as needed.  You may find that a fiberglass pool requires smaller amounts of chemicals to stay clean than other pools.

Sometimes fiberglass pools develop a sort of "bathtub ring."  The best way to clean this off is with a non-abrasive tile cleaner.  You should not use abrasive scrubbers like steel wool or you will permanently scratch the fiberglass.