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When Should You Open Your Pool

When spring has sprung, most new fiberglass pool owners ask, “when should you open your pool?” Is April the best time to open the pool? Is it May? The answer can vary by geography and whether or not you have a heater. One thing is for sure, while that first dip of the season is worth waiting for, the waiting is the hardest part! If you are in the waiting phase, you want to ensure you’re not waiting too long. You don’t want to miss a single day of swim season, so follow this guide and get prepped to open your pool. GET PAST THE FREEZE Your pool opening and closing schedule will vary based on where you live. If you want to be generally aware, tune into the rhythms of the farmers and gardeners in your area. The answer to the question, “when should you open your pool?” will mirror some of the answers to “when is planting season?” Getting in touch with a local dealer or professional pool cleaning service is a great way to get a sense of the best opening and closing times for your area. Get past that damaging freeze, and it’s safe to kick […]

Fiberglass Pool Maintenance

A pool is not a “set it and forget it” affair, so some basic knowledge of maintenance and cleaning is essential to its long-term enjoyment. And fiberglass pool maintenance isn’t as hard as you may think. In fact, it’s rather easy if you follow the instructions of your dealer and read the manuals that accompany your pool filter equipment, pool chemistry kit and vacuum. In this post, we’ll explore the basics of maintaining a fiberglass pool. Your Fiberglass Pool: Much more than a shell holding water First things first. Give yourself a pat on the back for having made the choice of fiberglass. Not only does it look great, but it’s going to be a little easier to vacuum and maintain a fiberglass pool. It’s not maintenance-free, but it is one of the lower-maintenance pool options. If you’re in a seasonal/temperate location, you might think of pool maintenance in terms of opening, closing, and ongoing maintenance. They’re all equally important to the enjoyment and long-term integrity of your pool. The amount of fiberglass pool maintenance you do may ebb and flow with the seasons and use, but you can make that maintenance schedule predictable by being consistent and detailed in your […]

Fiberglass Pools: What’s Trending and Why It May Be the Pool You Need

Homeowners like you are looking for ways to turn their backyard into a great place to get away. Now more than ever, a fiberglass pool is the perfect investment in an escape that will pay dividends year in and year out. Pool owners love them because they’re beautiful, come with an array of fun, convenient, and comforting features, and–aside from being a staycation location that you can come back to time and again–they may increase the value of your home. Pool builders recommend fiberglass inground pools for their versatility, durability, and lower pool maintenance requirements and cost. As innovations in fiberglass pool designs come out and staycations become more popular for families across the country, pool buyers choose the luxury and elegance of inground fiberglass pools. Knowing these things, you may be wondering, “are fiberglass pools becoming more popular?” Yes! Let’s take a deeper look at why so many homeowners are choosing fiberglass for their outdoor living space. They’re Lower Maintenance. Many pool buyers ask, “are fiberglass pools low maintenance?” Fiberglass pools, compared to other inground pool types, have the lowest maintenance threshold due to their non-porous surface. Fiberglass pools’ gelcoat finish prevents algae buildup, resulting in fewer chemicals needed—fiberglass […]

How Much Does a Fiberglass Pool Cost in North Carolina?

Do you want a pool if you live along the coastline of North Carolina (or one of its many inlets and rivers)? It may seem counterintuitive, but many of the same conditions that make the North Carolina coast so attractive for beach and water activity are the same conditions that make it perfect for a backyard pool. So, how much does a fiberglass pool cost in North Carolina? It’s a question worth exploring when you think about how nice it would be to have your own personal corner of paradise in your North Carolina backyard. Thursday Pools fiberglass pools offer North Carolinians the opportunity to enjoy a lifetime of low maintenance and quality family time. Whether you’re looking for an entertainment area, relaxing oasis, or backyard playspace, an inground fiberglass pool is a perfect complement to a beautiful backyard. Are fiberglass pools good in North Carolina? Consider home values. Does a pool add value to a home in North Carolina? Absolutely! A pool adds beauty and elegance to the backyard that no other home addition can. And more so than vinyl-liner pools, a fiberglass pool can actually increase your home value. Works in Carolina’s unique topography. North Carolina’s soil […]

Ask the General; Do You Have Some Winter Pool Safety Tips?

Dear General- Where did our pool go? We had nearly ten inches of snow overnight and now, when I look out the window, it’s hard to tell where the yard ends and the pool begins. We just got our new fiberglass pool this past summer, and we’re all very familiar with summer swimming pool safety tips and how to take care of our pool in swim season. But now that the snow is flying, I’d like to know if you have any tips on winter pool safety covers to share. Signed, Shivering in Chicago Dear Shivering- In the Midwest, there are three different types of people when it comes to snow: The ones who head south for the winter, the ones who love snow and skiing, and the ones who hope for a white Christmas but spend the rest of the winter wondering how soon they can reopen their pools. As a new fiberglass pool owner, you’re smart to wonder about winter inground pool safety tips. Sometimes people forget about their pools in the winter. Based on where you live, you’ll have different winter-time considerations. Here are three tips on winter pool safety covers to make sure your family […]

Ask the General; How Do I Troubleshoot the Pump on my Fiberglass Pool?

Five pool pump troubleshooting tips before you call the pros. Dear General- It’s still pretty warm in Atlanta, and we haven’t yet closed our fiberglass pool. Over the last few days, our pool pump has started making some strange noises. It doesn’t happen all the time, but we’re not sure what we should do about it. Do you have any swimming pool pump troubleshooting tips for us, or is it time to call in the pros? Signed- Addled in Atlanta Dear Addled- While northerners are thinking about winter pool maintenance, we realize that other places across the country are still enjoying swim season. That said, I appreciate your question and do have a few tricks up my sleeve that you can try before you call the pros. Check your water level. Your pool pump may be struggling to get water. Pool pumps can only operate in a “closed” system. This means that they’re only designed to pump water—not air. When your water is low and it cascades into the skimmer, it’s bringing air along with the water into the system, which is not a good thing. If you want to know the physics behind how your pump works, here it […]

Is It A True Beach Entry?

Don’t be fooled by imitations! Are you considering a beach entry fiberglass pool? Are you confused about the options out there? Don’t be! We are here today to educate you on what constitutes a beach entry inground pool design. We have worked hard to design a fiberglass pool that meets the definition of a beach entry. Our beach entry designs (US Patent 10,472,839) start you at a point of zero water depth giving you that zero entry pool you dream of! Having said that, there are a lot of folks trying to catch some of the beach entry buzz, and their claims can be misleading. Not every pool that claims to be a “beach entry” is technically “zero entry.” Let’s take a look at some fiberglass pool designs that might claim the name “beach entry”, but do not offer you the experience of, or meet the definition of a beach entry fiberglass pool. Simple Step. Some pool designs touted as a “beach entry” actually have a four-inch step-down onto a large landing area or sun ledge. While these are nice designs, they are not a beach entry. The four-inch step-down may not seem like a lot, but it also doesn’t take […]

Fiberglass Pools are the Best Choice for Furry Family Members!

If you’re thinking of getting a new inground pool and are wondering which type of pool is the best choice for pets who like the water, read on… Inground pools are fun for the whole family. If your family includes four-legged kids, don’t forget to consider them when you’re choosing the best swimming pool for your new backyard oasis. When you’re selecting an inground pool, you’ll be choosing between three types of pools: vinyl liner, gunite (concrete) or fiberglass. Each type of pool has its own set of benefits. However, if having a pool that’s dog (or other pet) friendly is important to you, there are some things you need to know. Let’s take a look at the upfront investment, durability factors and ease of entrance and exit on each pool type and see which one gets the furry friend seal of approval! Vinyl Liner Pools Upfront investment. Folks who are looking for the lowest upfront investment for their pool project will often choose a vinyl liner pool. (However, while low upfront costs are attractive, it’s also important to factor in the cost of vinyl liner repairs and maintenance over time.) Durability factor. If allowing your pets to get in […]

January Fiberglass Pool Dealer Spotlight: W.E.T. Pools and Spas, Effingham, Illinois

Every month, we chat with Thursday Pools dealers to learn more about their business and what’s trending in their area. This month, we talked to Doug Thoele, owner of W.E.T. Pools and Spas in Effingham, Illinois. Tell us a little about yourself and your business. We were originally in the pressure washer business. I started the company with a couple of partners in 1996. When the economy went south, around 1999, we switched gears. We had named the company Water Equipment Technologies (W.E.T.) so that we could go in more than one direction with the business if we needed to. It seemed at that time like there weren’t too many pool and spa companies around here, so we thought we’d work our way into that market. It turned out pretty well. And now, as far as the ownership goes, it’s just me. What geographic areas do you serve? We serve most of southern Illinois, and we’ll go as far as 75-100 miles away. Our primary service areas for fiberglass pool installations are Effingham, Charleston, Marshall, Mattoon, Shelbyville and Vandalia, Illinois. What do you love about being in the pool business? I like that it’s seasonal, and I like to work […]

Is a Built-In Tanning Ledge in your Fiberglass Pool Right For You?

Tanning ledges are among the hottest trends in backyard inground pool designs. They’re a newer innovation that is now widely available for inground fiberglass pools. A fiberglass pool with a tanning ledge provides the feel of the sun warming your skin while the refreshing water keeping you cool. It’s truly a blissful feeling. Most fiberglass pool buyers these days opt for a tanning ledge, and there are loads of reasons to want one, but is it right for you? To ledge, or not to ledge–that is the question. Here is a little more information to help you decide: Tanning ledges add luxury. Tanning ledges bring a resort-like feel to your overall pool design. Looking out into your backyard and seeing gleaming white ledge loungers beckoning you from the crystal clear shallow water of your tanning ledge makes you feel like you’re staying in a luxury hotel. Tanning ledges add personality. Tanning ledges add impact to your backyard design and help make it unique. The wide array of fabrics and cushions available for tanning ledge loungers allows you to create a living room-like feel on your tanning ledge and coordinate it with the rest of your outdoor furnishings and decor. It […]

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