- Its Smooth Non-Porous
Surface provides little opportunity for the growth and development
of algae. Thereby minimizing long hours of drudgery commonly
associated with pool cleaning.
- More economical because
it requires Less Chemicals to maintain proper water balance.
- Installation time of a
Fiberglass Pool is relatively short and can be completed in a matter
of days as compared to months for the average gunite or concrete
pool.
- Fabrication of a
Fiberglass Pool Shell requires hand-crafted laminations enabling the
fabricator to exercise Rigid Quality Control. This results in a
durable shell having approximately Ten Times the tensile strength
and Seventeen Times the flexural strength of concrete.
- Premium quality
Fiberglass Pools carry an Extended Warranty because of their
structural superiority.
- Due to the Inherent
Flexibility of One-Piece Fiberglass Pools, they possess a higher
resistance to structural failure caused by shifting or unstable soil
conditions and all types of climatic effects.
- Virtual elimination of
major pool maintenance problems and expense such as re-plastering or
vinyl liner replacement.
- Eliminates rough or
pitted surfaces, common to concrete pools, that are responsible for
skin abrasions on feet, knees, hips, shoulders and hands.
- Should any structural
damage occur to the pool shell, complete repair can be easily made,
restoring it to its original strength.
- The pool is a Permanent
Home Improvement and yet the structural integrity of the pool shell
is such that it can be moved from one location to another.
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Why use Fiberglass?
In addition to being beautiful
and luxurious, fiberglass pools save homeowners time and money over the
life of the pool, with the major savings coming in reduced outlays for
maintenance, pool chemicals and electricity. Homeowners who choose a
fiberglass pool will save as much as 70 percent on chemicals and 30
percent on electricity costs.
Due to their sturdy fiberglass construction, fiberglass pools never need
to be resurfaced. By contrast, a typical concrete pool will require
periodic resurfacing, meaning extra outlays of cash for many years to
come. The bottom line is that while a fiberglass pool may cost more up
front than a vinyl or cement pool, homeowners will more than make up the
difference in savings over the life of the pool.
The smooth fiberglass surface
of fiberglass pools makes them easier and less expensive to maintain
than concrete. They also never require acid washing, and unlike concrete
pools with their porous surface, offer no haven for algae and other
undesirable elements. This means fiberglass pools are also healthier
than concrete pools.
The gel-coat surface is a
polyester MPG-Isothalic resin with color pigment mixed in. This gel-coat
is chemically bonded to the fiberglass and becomes an integral part of
the pool. The 30-32 mill gel-coat finish is nonporous, chemically inert,
and extremely resistant to acids and oxidizers. Algae cannot penetrate
the finish, and any stains which may form on the gel-coat can easily be
removed by adding a stain remover to the pool water.
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