Why a Fiberglass Pool?
Fiberglass pools are quickly becoming the wave of the future in outdoor pool design and installation. Here at All Around Town we have worked hard to become one of the Mid-West premier in-ground fiberglass pool installers. Working with our design and installation team is quick, fun, and easy. Let us help you understand the benefits of owning a fiberglass pool, and why you can't go wrong with All Around Town.
According to the team at Medallion Energy. Below are some great reasons and benefits to having a fiberglass pool over older traditional in-ground pool applications.
1. Fiberglass pools last more than 30 years
2. Fiberglass pools are the most low maintenance
Besides having to replace the gel layer after about 15 years. But this is a low cost easy step to do and keep you pool running strong for years to come!
3. Fiberglass pools are made up of 6 different layers
We mentioned the gel layer of fiberglass pools already. And while it’s definitely one of the most prominent layers of the pool, there are at least 5 more layers behind it;
And each layer is made of a different material that combines with the others to form the pool shell.
According to the folks at the River Pools & Spa blog, a quality fiberglass is made of these layers:
A gel coat surface layer
Provides a smooth, algae resistant surface finish to the pool. Protects layers underneath
Vinyl ester resin layer
Nonporous. Adds corrosion resistance and waterproofing
Chopped fiberglass layer
Adds strength to the shell
Roving layer
Reduces total stress on the shell
Structural comb layer
Additional support for tension points
Chopped fiberglass layer
Adds more strength to the shell
4. Fiberglass pools are pre-made in a factory and shipped to the location
While concrete and vinyl pools are built on site, fiberglass pools arrive ready for installation.
As previously mentioned, this is because they’re factory built from a mold. This helps manufacturers produce pools with more speed and efficiency, while still offering plenty of options to choose from. Since fiberglass pools arrive already made, their install time is also much quicker.
5. Fiberglass pools have the shortest installation time (3-6 weeks)
Typically, installing a pool takes months and involves several steps. And usually, it’s building the pool itself that takes the longest amount of time. But since fiberglass pools cut that step right out of the equation, their install time is drastically shorter than other options. While concrete pools take 3-6 months to install, a fiberglass pool takes just 3-6 weeks.
So when you’re ready to install a pool, rest easy knowing that choosing fiberglass means more time in the pool, and sooner.
6. Fiberglass pools are the most durable and damage resistant
Concrete pools look beautiful, and they can take a myriad of shapes. But they’re susceptible to one very pesky problem: cracks. Eventually, the plaster on the walls of a concrete pool will begin to crack from years of chemical exposure, ground movement, and general wear and tear.
But with fiberglass pools, none of that is a problem. And it’s all thanks to their unique 6 layer structure that we mentioned earlier. Fiberglass pools are flexible compared to concrete pools, and because of this, they’re nearly immune to cracking. Any cracks that do show up are just surface cracks on the gel coat. All of which are cheap to repair and usually only appear every 10 years or so.
And since the gel coat of fiberglass pools is also nonporous, it offers more protection against chemical and water damage.
7. Fiberglass pools require the least electricity and chemicals
Fiberglass pools are the most expensive to purchase, and the least expensive to own
You really get what you pay for with fiberglass pools. While they cost you a bit more up front than a concrete pool, they make up for it by requiring low maintenance. You won’t have to replaster a fiberglass pool like you would with concrete, and you don’t have to worry about replacing any vinyl. But even better, fiberglass pools actually save you money. A nonporous surface means less heat, chemicals, and water escaping your pool. But why does that matter?
8. Fiberglass pools come with excellent warranties
In terms of how long it’ll last you, fiberglass pools are the LEAST risky. But you already know that if you’ve read up to this point. So let’s talk about money.
A few years ago, fiberglass pools WERE considered risky from a financial standpoint.
Initially, they didn’t have as much market share as concrete pools. So when you would install a fiberglass poll, it wouldn’t increase your home’s value anywhere near as much as a concrete pool did. But fast-forward to present, and fiberglass pools continue increasing in value every year. And they getting closer to the property value increasing status of their concrete and vinyl counterparts.
9. Fiberglass pools are the most stain resistant
Because of the non-porous gel coating, it’s much harder for fiberglass pools to acquire stains compared to others. That said it can still happen, but it usually takes a lot.
And as mentioned earlier, it’s the gel coating that also makes fiberglass more resistant to pool algae and mineral scaling.