If you are in the market for a swimming pool and seek information about bespoke fibreglass swimming pools POOLS Center has the answers. We offer a wide selection of beautiful, durable fibreglass pool designs, and our experts are proud to say we build some of the finest fibreglass swimming pools in the UK today.
What Is a Fibreglass Swimming Pool?
Fibreglass pools are a highly efficient swimming pool option in which the swimming pool structure itself is built as one single piece.
The result is a strong but flexible fiberglass pool body that can be shipped to the installation site as a single unit. Fiberglass pools can be built in a large variety of shapes depending on the mold used, which offers a wide variety of choices.
How Are Fiberglass Pools Made?
Fibreglass pools begin as a mold taken from a pattern model built to reflect the specific pool shape desired. Each such mold can be used to create numerous fiberglass pools uk of the same shape.
Each fibreglass pool is created using such a mold. The first layer of gelcoat is applied to the mold in a series of stages creating the pool, inside out. Multiple layers of gelcoat are sprayed onto the mold and allowed to cure, building in thickness with each application. Next comes a layer of vinyl ester resin to act as a moisture barrier and protect the gel coat while adding additional strength. Once this layer cures, a thick layer of fibreglass is applied as a “skin”. The pool then undergoes a reinforcing stage, where additional material is adhered to the new pool shell to make it even stronger while providing structural support.
When the process is complete, the finished swimming pool shell is separated from the mold and allowed to fully cure. Once cured, it is ready to be shipped to the client for installation.
How Is a Fibreglass Pool Different from Other Pool Types?
Since fibreglass pools uk are constructed and installed as a single sealed shell, they aren’t subject to a lot of the maintenance needs of pools with vinyl liners that need to be regularly replaced. Also, unlike concrete pools, fibreglass pools uk do not requires any additional surface preparation or plastering to finish and seal the pool surface. Fibreglass pools arrive with their surface already finished and ready to use. Plus, due to the material of their construction fiberglass pools are naturally flexible and far less brittle and rigid than concrete pools built in place on site.
Installation time of fibreglass pools uk is typically far faster and easier than it is for other types of swimming pools that must be built in place.
What Are the Benefits of a Fibreglass Pool?
Fibreglass pools are built in one solid piece giving them a lot of versatility. Features like stairs, sundecks, and seating areas can be designed right in as part of the initial mold design. Fibreglass pools uk won’t require regular resurfacing or liner replacement. Our swimming pools are quite easy to keep clean. This is because the smooth gelcoat surface.
Fibreglass pools are also essentially weatherproof, making them well-suited to regions subject to severe winter weather. Other types of swimming pools are more susceptible to settling and cold weather damage than fiberglass pools.
How Long Does It Take to Install a Fibreglass Pool?
Fibreglass pools typically have the shortest installation time among the different types of pools. With other kinds of in-ground swimming pools, area preparation and installation can take months. Fibreglass pools arrive pre-built and ready to install, the amount of installation time is drastically shorter.
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Vinyl pools require separate liners that are subject to puncture damage. Concrete pools can suffer from post-installation cracking once the concrete sets and the pool settles as the ground shifts. Fiberglass pools uk are much less prone to damage, lasting for 30 years or more.
Are Fibreglass Pools Easy to Maintain?
Fibreglass pools are know for their longevity and durability. They are often considered virtually maintenance-free since the tough fibreglass shell is non-porous and so inherently rugged. Out of all the swimming pool options, fibreglass pools require the least amount of maintenance.
Fibreglass pools require a lot less maintenance to keep them clean and beautiful. While fibreglass pools uk may have a higher initial installation cost than some other pool types, fiberglass pools tend to cost significantly less.
Why Should I Buy a Fibreglass Pool?
A fibreglass pool is flexible and designed to withstand ground movement. These pools are more weather-resistant, much better suited for cold weather climates. They are also easier and less expensive to keep clean. Fiberglass pools are faster and easier to install, giving you all the more time to enjoy your pool. Your new fibreglass pool will be easy to maintain and care for.
If you have any questions about the perfect fibreglass pool to meet your needs, contact us today! At POOLS Center we specialize in beautiful bespoke fibreglass swimming pools manufacturing. We invite you to browse our impressive selection of fibreglass swimming pools in UK. Visit us online or call us today to learn more about our fibreglass pools.
