Frequently Asked Questions

Fiberglass pools are much less expensive to maintain. Electricity usage is typically 25 to 30 percent less. Maintenance chemicals are also cut by almost 70 percent. Add those figures up over the lifetime of a pool and you will quickly see what you will be saving on your pool budget every year.

Concrete or Gunite pools can be a nightmare with fluctuating temperatures and seasonal stresses. Costly acid washing and plaster repair will turn a beautiful pool into a money pit over time.

Vinyl-lined pools need regular replacement of their vinyl liner. What initially seemed like an inexpensive choice has become a regular cost every few years with no end in sight.

Fiberglass is the natural choice for all seasons and climates. Using a composite flexible material that adapts to the changing seasons, fiberglass construction is far superior. Fiberglass pools also inhibit the growth of algae far better than concrete and vinyl. Smaller algae growth equals less time cleaning and more time enjoying your pool. Fiberglass pools take less time and contractors to install than other types of inground pools. This means you can start enjoying your pool faster.

It seems like we are always getting asked, “How did we get the name Thursday Pools?”  Before the company was incorporated, we knew selecting a name that would stand out was a top priority.  We compiled a list of all the existing fiberglass pool company names and posted them on a wall. Many of the names tried to invoke thoughts of vacations in exotic, warm places. We didn’t agree with this idea. An inground pool is about having vacations at home, but is also about bringing friends and families together to create memories. Most of these parties and get-togethers happen on the weekend. One intrepid member of our team said, “What if you could start the weekend early?” From that simple comment, the name Thursday was born and our simple tagline with it: “At Thursday Pools, your weekend starts early with us.”  

Unfortunately, this is a hard question to answer. Estimated costs for an inground pool are nearly impossible to give without seeing the installation site. The first step we also suggest is speaking with an Independent Thursday Pool Dealer about your specific wants and needs. With that in mind, we will do our best to give you a general idea of a reasonable swimming pool budget. A good rule of thumb for estimating cost is $1,000-$1,500 per linear foot (length) of the pool.

For example, The Lil Bob fiberglass pool shell design, 13’ x 27′ fiberglass pool model is 27 feet in length. Multiply that by the $1,000-$1,500 per linear foot and you have a ballpark range of $27,000-$40,500 for a basic installation. Though this formula should help you determine which Thursday Pool model fits in your budget, accessories like automatic safety covers, pool heaters, water features, automation, and salt systems are all items that will increase your pool estimate.

There is no absolute when it comes choosing the best backfill for a fiberglass pool installation. However, there are some best practices and materials that can be highlighted. When deciding what material to use, one must take into account six basic characteristics that are important to consider in a backfill material for a fiberglass pool.

1. Ease of Backfilling in Tight Places–Fiberglass pool designs have a lot of benches and steps that rely on a solid backfill. Thursday Pools does reinforce all horizontal surfaces like steps and benches to help compensate for any lack/gap in backfill.
2. Ease of Flowing and Moving Water-Is it permeable?
3. Ease of Leveling with Rake
4. Ability to Create a Self-Supporting Wall
5. Resists Crumbling with Tapping on Fiberglass Pool Shell Wall
6. Potential of Washing Away with Groundwater

The fiberglass pool backfill material that best suits most of these conditions is a chip stone, half an inch in size or smaller. A chip stone will have sharp edges that create an edge-locking system that makes it very stable for a fiberglass pool wall. Chip stone is also permeable, resists horizontal load bulging, remains stable when saturated with water, and is easily compacted with a machine. In limited situations, sand is a viable option for a fiberglass pool backfill material, but the ground water must be controlled and it is preferred on shallow walls only. Sand is an excellent material for backfilling under steps and benches and is the only ICC-approved material for a fiberglass pool backfill.

Ultimately, your Independent Thursday Pool Dealer may use an alternative fiberglass pool backfill material based on what they deem is best suited for your pool project and its unique soil conditions.

Here are just a few benefits of fiberglass pools:

Less Maintenance and Chemical Costs

Compared to traditional vinyl liner and concrete pools, our non-abrasive and non-porous fiberglass pool surface inhibits the growth of algae, thus reducing the amount of time and chemicals needed to maintain the pool.

No Liner Replacement, Plastering, or Painting

Any other type of pool surface will require long-term maintenance or replacement.

Beautifully-Crafted Designs

In every Thursday Pools fiberglass pool design, you will find strategically-placed benches, sun ledges, step-outs and more. This not only makes the pools perfect for play, but for getting the most fun and function out of every design.

High End Options Without The Costs

Fiberglass pools can offer you high-end options traditionally found in concrete pools without the costs associate with a traditional concrete construction. For example, our Infinity Pool Design with its vanishing edge will cost significantly less than it would in a concrete project.

Pet-Friendly

Pets are family too. Fiberglass pools are known to be the most pet-friendly pools. With fiberglass, you don’t have to worry about your pet producing tears or punctures like you would in a vinyl lined pool. It is also important to note that fiberglass pools are typically designed with several entry and exit points, which make it safer for your pet who will be just as curious about a pool as a child would be.

An automatic safety cover for an inground swimming pool is a pricey optional item, but one that you may find to be well worth your investment.

Pool Safety

Without a doubt, an automatic pool cover will make your pool a safer environment and provide you with peace of mind. In as little as 60 seconds, you can close and conceal your pool, protecting those you care about the most and some that may be lurking nearby unbeknownst to you. An automatic pool cover can easily hold the weight of a small child should they wander where they shouldn’t.

Chemical & Heating Savings

The auto-cover doubles as a solar blanket and prevents water loss from evaporation. Some estimates project you can save up to 70 percent on heating and 30 percent on chemicals with an automatic safety cover.

Less Maintenance

The auto-cover easily allows you to help reduce the amount of leaves and debris that can gain access to the pool. On windy days or when you decide to mow the lawn, simply close the pool cover. Blowing the leaves off the cover is a lot easier than vacuuming them out of the bottom of the pool.

Longer Swim Season

Because the cover duals as a solar blanket, you can start enjoying the pool season a little earlier and prolong it a little longer.

Hassle-Free Winter Cover

There is no need for a heavy winter cover and water tubes with an auto-cover. Because of the insulation properties of the cover, it can serve as your winter cover as well.

By combining an auto-cover with the low maintenance needed of a fiberglass pool, you can have a pool that is one of the easiest systems to maintain and operate. For more information about auto-covers, you can visit our friends at Automatic Pool Covers.

The main advantage of a fiberglass pool is less maintenance costs over the lifetime of the pool versus concrete and vinyl. If you want to save time and money over the lifetime of your pool, fiberglass is the right decision.

When it comes to investing in an inground fiberglass pool, it is important to consider the manufacturer’s fiberglass pool shell warranty. The substance behind our organization is our character. We were founded on and operate our organization by three guiding principles: Honesty, Integrity, and Mutual Respect. You can feel comfortable with a fiberglass pool manufactured by Thursday Pools. There is one thing you won’t find in our warranty: FINE PRINT. Our gimmick-free warranties are easy to read and understand.

Lifetime Fiberglass Pool Structural Warranty

Thursday Pools warrants your pool not to leak due to structural failures caused by workmanship and material used in the manufacturing process of the pool.

15-Year Fiberglass Pool Surface Warranty

Thursday Pools warrants your pool surface from osmotic blistering for a period of 15 years from the date of purchase.

For any warranty concerns, please send your contact information and any supporting pictures to j.davis@thursdaypools.com.