Fibreglass Inground Pool

There was a time when fibreglass inground pools were rather out of fashion and not without reason since they used to be available only in simple shapes and were pretty uninspiring. Thankfully now days you can buy a custom designed fibreglass inground pool to your own specifications but why choose fibreglass anyway? Well they are more durable than vinyl pools and cheaper than cement pools so there’s an advantage each way. Swimming pool builders are now catching on more to the idea of fibreglass designs and it’s certain that this trend is going to continue.

To actually put in a fibreglass in ground pool you need the dig permission and enough space not just for the pool but for all the associated equipment and items which accompany it. Once the hole has been dug and the pipes laid the fibreglass swimming pool shell is lowered into the hole with a large crane and backfilled with sand as a way of insulating the pool against the rough earth. It’s very important to seal the surrounds of the pool with a cement paving plan and this often doubles as a perfect place to put a table for meals at night or to sunbathe.

Now, fibreglass inground pools have been known to crack however I think the technology has improved quite a lot from times past and this should no longer be a problem especially with the lifetime guarantees offered by virtually all pool installing companies. The one real disadvantage which you can’t get away from is changing the look of your fibreglass pool in the future. With other pools it’s a straight forward case of simply buying a new liner. They are custom cut to perfectly fit your pool and once replaced can make it appear as new again along with giving it a completely new colour and design.

For inground fibreglass pools this is not an option.

Before buying a pool you need to thoroughly research if it’s possible to install it. Look at the access to your property; remember that installing a fibreglass in ground swimming pool takes heavy machinery so a crane, diggers and an excavator will need to get access to your garden. If your pool is going to have over 40,000 litres of water it must have a separate tank of water to be used for topping it up, this is necessary due to evaporation or swimming spillage. Generally water tanks are not included in the quote you’ll get from your pool installer.

As part of an ongoing maintenance the water in your pool needs to be tested regularly. This can be done by taking a sample of the water to a pool shop and upon analysis they can tell you what action is required if any. This is not only important for swimming but also to protect the warranty that will come with your filtration system.

Lastly look at the boundary of your property to ascertain if the pool will have at least 1 metre of distance on all sides. You can see that there are many checks which must first be made before you should start looking at the brochures for a new fibreglass inground pool.