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Fiberglass Pool Durability and More Reasons to Choose Fiberglass
First, congratulations on deciding to look into a fiberglass pool! More and more families are going this route. A swimming pool is great for making memories and fantastic for exercise, socializing, and relaxation. It can also increase the resale value of your home. Whether or not you are planning on selling your home, most homeowners ask at some point before buying, How long does a fiberglass pool last?” In this post, we’ll answer that and give you even more reasons pool buyers choose a fiberglass pool, starting with reason one: fiberglass pool durability. Reason 1: Fiberglass is arguably the most durable of pool types. With proper maintenance, fiberglass pools have been known to have a lifespan of 50 years or more. Fiberglass manufacturers craft the shell in multiple layers, with each layer serving to maximize the strength and durability of the entire structure. The layers help the fiberglass withstand weather conditions while retaining flexibility and resisting cracking. Unlike vinyl liner pools that need regular liner replacements or gunite pools that require acid washing and replastering, fiberglass pools can remain in service without major repair for several decades. Reason 2: Fiberglass is accepted as the lowest to maintain among […]
Read MoreThe Top 9 Reasons Pool Builders Recommend Fiberglass Pools
Thinking of getting an inground pool? If so, you’ll have three types of pool to choose from: vinyl, fiberglass and gunite. You’ll probably want to do some research to determine which type of pool most suits you. If you have friends that have previously bought pools, you can ask them what they love about their pools and what they wish they had known before buying a pool. As with any big investment, it’s good to ask the salespeople what they would choose for themselves. In recent years, pool builders are increasingly recommending fiberglass pools over vinyl and gunite. Let’s take a look at the top ten reasons why. Low upfront investment. Of the three types of pools, vinyl typically has the lowest upfront investment, but fiberglass is not far behind. Unless you live in the Sunbelt, gunite will typically have the highest upfront investment. Quick turn-around times. Fiberglass pool shells typically have a turn-around time of less than a month, so your pool builder can get it quickly, complete your pool project on schedule and get you in the swim! Less dependent on fair weather. Like all outdoor work, pool installation schedules are affected by the weather. However, vinyl and […]
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