Fibreglass pools are growing in popularity; they have some real advantages vs. their concrete equivalent. Here are a few:
- Fast: Installation takes one weeks instead of three months.
- Gentle: The non-abrasive surface is softer on your feet and fibreglass is not as rock-hard as concrete, your kids accidentally hit the bottom.
- Warm: Fibreglass acts a natural insulator so it holds in the heat for longer.
- Clean: The gel-coating is smooth and non-porous, preventing growth of mould and algae.
- Green: Less cleaning, less chemicals, less energy consumption = smaller carbon footprint.
- Strong: It’s hard to believe anything is stronger than concrete, but fibreglass is very durable and can withstand movements in the earth better than concrete.
Here are a few drawbacks of fiberglass pools:
- Fibreglass pools are often limited in design and colour.
- They are pre-made and you are limited to the Shapes , size and colour that the manufactures provides,
Having said that, many fibreglass pools come with swim-outs and lounge areas built-in to the pool shell.
- These pools need to be transported by road so their width is limited to around 4.2m (however, this should be wide enough for most backyards).
- A crane is usually needed to lift the pool shell off the truck and into your backyard.