What You Need To Know About Fiberglass Pools!
Posted by
Jim Oliver on Mon, Nov 07, 2011 @ 01:18 PM
What You Need To Know About Fiberglass Pools!
Although fiberglass pools have been around for quite a few years now they are still a very misunderstood bunch. To some people they still take a back seat to vinyl liner and gunite (concrete) pools.
We’ll try to clear up some of the mystery today so that you can better understand what a fiberglass pool is all about. It’s to your advantage to have as much information about your swimming pool options as possible when you are ready to add a pool to your backyard.
Are Fiberglass Pools To Small?
A common misconception is that because fiberglass pools are constructed as one big shell, that they are much smaller than vinyl or concrete pools. There is a bit of truth to this, as vinyl liner & concrete pools don’t have many limits when it comes to size. But how big do you need your pool? How much room do you have in your back yard?
Is 16’ x 40’ big enough? It sure is and if you can fit a pool that big in your yard you’re probably one happy camper. Fiberglass pools can range in size from as small as 8’x14’ and as large as 16’x40’ and come in all kinds of beautiful shapes and colors. There’s something for everyone to be sure.
Will My Fiberglass Pool Pop Out Of The Ground?
If you’ve been listening to your neighbor with the vinyl liner pool, I’m sure you’ve heard this one. The simple answer is no it won’t!
As long as your pool has been properly installed by a factory qualified pool builder and remains full of water your pool is not going anywhere!
How Much Will My Fiberglass Pool Cost?
Obviously there is no hard and fast answer to this one as it depends on the size of the pool, which company you buy from and what options you include in your pool package.
For a more detailed report on this subject feel free to check out our blog article:
How Much Will My Fiberglass Pool Cost?
How Long Will it Take To Install My Fiberglass Pool?
This can vary for each and every pool installation depending on backyard conditions and especially weather. The average installation is two to three weeks.
For more information on this subject please read our blog article:
How Long Will It Take To Install My Inground Swimming Pool?
Will My Fiberglass Pool Freeze Or Crack In The Winter?
Another misconception is that a fiberglass pool will freeze or crack in the frigid cold of winter. The reality is that that a fiberglass shell is very flexible and can adapt to it’s surroundings making it the perfect material for both the heat of summer and the cold of winter.
I hope this has helped answer some questions you may have had and aids you in shopping for your new pool. If you have any other questions or comments feel free to fill out the comment box below. Happy swimming!
