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Top Reasons to Choose Fibreglass Pools:

  • More attractive than most pools!
  • Over 100 shapes & sizes to choose
  • As small as 8x8x4ft spas to 18x45x6 to 8ft medium depth sport or deep-end pools
  • Attractive selection of colors, tiles and mosaics
  • Built in-ground or on-ground
  • Can skate on the frozen ice surface in winter
  • Built-in benches & loungers for entertaining
  • Built-in step features for easy access
  • Built-in optional hot tub feature in shell
  • Built-in waterfalls (optional)
  • Wrap-around safety-walking ledges surround deep-end
  • 17 Times stronger than concrete or vinyl liner pools
  • Fiberglass has 22,000-psi tensile strength
  • 25year to Lifetime warranties against defects
  • Requires 40% less chemicals
  • Requires 2/3 less maintenance than vinyl liner pools
  • Requires 3/4 less maintenance than concrete pools (Gunite)
  • 90% less chemicals & maintenance using Mineral Clarifier
  • Reduces electrical pump usage by 40%
  • R7 Insulating factor - 50% less to heat

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  • Fiberglass pools are much warmer for swimming
  • Shell is impervious to algae (non-porous surface)
  • Smooth satin finish - No skin abrasions
  • Fiberglass is inert & not subject to high swings in PH
  • Pool built in factory-controlled conditions
  • Much quicker installation 7 to 14 days
  • Not as subject to poor weather conditions for install
  • Can be installed much earlier and later in the year
  • Yard not torn up for months
  • No costly liners to replace; punctures, tears (raccoons, dogs)
  • No acid washing (Gunite every 3-5 years)
  • No re plastering ever (Gunite every 7-8 years)
  • Flexible to expand & contract in Canadian climate note; Fiberglass cylinders are the legislated way to store fuel in Canada
  • No emptying to winterize (Reduces spring start up costs)
  • Affordable; Less than concrete
  • A little more than vinyl pools up front
  • Fiberglass Pools will save you about $20,000 over 10 years; compared to concrete and vinyl
  • The pool technology of the future is available with fibreglass pools

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Fiberglass VS. Concrete and Vinyl Pools

Here's a chart comparing Fiberglass, Concrete (Gunite) and Vinyl Liner pools. We've put the data together so that you can weigh the benefits of buying a Fiberglass pool for yourself.


  Fiberglass Swimming Pools Concrete Swimming (Gunite) Pools Vinyl Liner Swimming Pools
Warranty Lifetime by the Manufacturer 1-5 years by contractor Liner seams only
Installation
Time		 5-13 days installation, ready for decking using few (if any) subcontractors. 8-12 weeks using many different subcontractors. 2-3 weeks using few subcontractors.
Shapes of
Pools		 Limited to the models of the manufacturer. Unlimited Limited to the models of the manufacturer.
Price of
Pools		 Average High Average
Estimated Chemical Usage Surface does not alter water's chemical balance. Substantially fewer chemicals used. Plaster reacts with water to raise pH levels. Uses substantially more acid & chlorine to counterbalance this chemical reaction. Surface does not alter waters' chemical balance. Substantially fewer chemicals used.
Estimated
Electricity Use		 Circulate Water 4-6 hours daily. Circulate Water 8-10 hours daily. Surface does not alter waters' chemical balance. Substantially fewer chemicals used.
Estimated Chemical Usage Surface does not alter water's chemical balance. Substantially fewer chemicals used. Plaster reacts with water to raise pH levels. Uses substantially more acid & chlorine to counterbalance this chemical reaction. Circulate Water 5-7 hours daily.
Surface
Texture		 Smooth, non-abrasive to skin or swim suits, walking and seating areas are textured for slip resistance. Rough, causes skin abrasions to feet, hands and swim wear. Seams of liner harbor algae.
Algae
Penetration		 Algae sweeps off with wall brush. Algae grows and is harbored in pores of gunite. Acid baths and scrubbing required to remove algae. Surface does not alter waters' chemical balance. Substantially fewer chemicals used.
Estimated Maintenance Time 1/2 hour per week maximum 4-5 hours per week 2-3 hours per week
Major Renovation None Re-marcite or re-plaster at 5-7 years. Vinyl Liner needs to be replaced every 7- 9 years.
Stairs and Seating Built into pool shell. Optional & Additional Cost. Optional & Additional Cost.
Quality
Control		 Manufactured in environmentally controlled factory under stringent quality control standards. Manufactured on-site. No environmental control. Kit manufactured in factory. Quality of on-site assembly varies by installer.
Type of
Coping		 Fiberglass or concrete Concrete Aluminum (which easily corrodes)
Loan Acceptance Excellent Swimming Pool Financing Good Fair

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Installation Process

"Have you been putting off installing a swimming pool due to lack of space for machinery access into your back yard..

Has your neighbor not been willing to grant you access...

 

We use a crane to float a mini-excavator one foot off the ground between your house and your neighbors' without touching the ground or having to remove any fences. We hoist the mini-excavator up and over any fencing and onto the ground in your rear yard.


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Why Fibreglass Pools?

  • More attractive than most pools!

  • Over 100 shapes & sizes to choose

  • Can skate on the frozen ice surface in winter

  • Requires 40% less chemicals & 2/3 less maintenance

  • Reduces electrical pump usage by 40%

  • R7 Insulating factor - 50% less to heat

 

 

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