Inground Fiberglass Pools
One-piece fiberglass pools arrive ready made, so installation is fast! Fiberglass pools come pre-formed and prefinished, ready to set into the ground. Because of the smooth surface, which is a characteristic of fiberglass pools, algae has difficulty clinging to it. This smooth surface means easier maintenance and fewer chemicals. Your builder can show you options that will fit your backyard and your lifestyle. You could be swimming in just a few days!
Considerations
Design: Choose from a variety of shapes and sizes to fit your backyard and entertainment needs. Bench seating, swim outs and other designs vary by size and models.
Interior Finish: Various colors and textured finishes are available, optional tile border and inlaid tile mosaics are features that can add life and color to your pool. Talk to your builder about which options is recommended.
Decking and Coping: Decking choices are unlimited - exposed fiberglass coping for the economy minded individual. Stained, stamped or cantilevered for the more permanent aesthetic appeal of a more sophisticated buyer. Coping choices can be stone or brick with a number of different textures, profiles and coordinated colors. Your builder can help you choose the right look for your pool.
Fencing: Most municipalities require construction of a fence anytime a pool is installed. The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals recommend that pool owners use “layers of protection” to ensure that pool time is a safe time. The key element to this layered concept is a minimum four-foot high barrier that completely surrounds the pool. A variety of fencing materials are available – from basic safety fencing to decorative wood, iron, aluminum or vinyl – your pool builder can help you decide what will best fit into you budget and complement your poolscape.
Upgrades & Accessories: It is generally more cost effective to plan the features you desire at the time of initial construction and installation. However, many features can be added after installation. Consider including spillover or island spas, rock or step waterfalls, accent medallions, laminar jets, rain showers, sheer curtains, misters, lighting effects and pool heaters. You can also accessorize your poolscape with volleyball and basketball setups, backyard grills, fire pits, slides, loungers, pool covers and outdoor furniture. Your pool builder and local pool retailer can suggest the latest and most innovative accessories to maximize your new lifestyle.
Installation: Your fiberglass pool is hauled on a flatbed truck and is set into place with a large crane. Check with your builder before ordering to make sure your yard can accommodate this process. Completion times may vary with state and local inspection criteria. Typically, the builder will spell out the precise terms, timeframes and responsibilities of each party in your contract. Your pool builder may act as foreman over many subcontractors.
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