ABOUT FIBERGLASS SWIMMING POOLS

Fiberglass swimming pools are factory made in a single piece. Although the transport of fiberglass pools is challenging, fiberglass pools have the advantages of being strong, durable, and not containing any joints which can lead to leaking. They are also easy to clean. Fiberglass pools are available in a very wide range of shapes, including rectangular, freeform, kidney shaped, and classic. Custom shaped fiberglass pools can also be supplied. Additionally, fiberglass pools may be provided with special features including spas, water features, and tanning platforms.

LEADING USA FIBERGLASS POOL MANUFACTURERS

The leading fiberglass pool manufacturers, described below, have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of fiberglass pools, including online catalogs, colors and materials for fiberglass pools, and care and maintenance of fiberglass pools.

Blue Hawaiian: Fiberglass Pools. Blue Hawaiian manufactures fiberglass pools at its plants in Largo, Florida, and Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Blue Hawaiian supplies 27 standard models of fiberglass pool. These are in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, ranging in length from 17' to 42'. Bue Hawaiian Fiberglass Pools are made from vinyl ster resin, with multiple layers of woven material. They are finished with a gel coat.

Other categories of fiberglass swimming pool include: Pool-Spa Combinations, Special Feature Pools with Water Features and Tanning Shelf, Patio Pools, Condo Pools, Sports Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, and Children's Pools. Shapes include rectangular, oval, octagonal, and kidney shaped. Special features offered by Blue Hawaiian Fiberglass Pools include: Built-in Spa, Swim Jets, Children's Wading Area, Sun Tanning Shelf, and Wet Patio.

Sun Fiberglass Pools. Sun Fiberglass Pools has two manufacturing plants: a 44,000 square foot facility in Brooksville, Florida, and another in Albany, Kentucky. It suppies 30 different models of fiberglass pool, from spa models to family-sized pools. Five colors are available for the fiberglass pool shell: Beach Sand, Ice Blue, Dark Blue, Lite Blue, and White. The benefits which Sun claims for fiberglass pools include ease of cleaning and strength.

Fiberglass pools are claimed to be 17 times stronger than concrete, and to become stronger with age. Their flexibility, of up to 12", accommodates shifting soils. To manufacture Sun fiberglass pools, a gel coat is applied to a mold. A vinyl ester resin is then added, reinforced with layers of fiberglass fabric. Sun Fiberglass Pools are shipped complete, with light housings, plumbing fittings and waterfalls placed in the factory.

Viking Fiberglass Pools. Viking Pools, which was founded in San Jose, California, in 1975, is a leading manufacturer of fiberglass pools. Viking fiberglass pools are constructed using a four layer system. The basic layer is hand laid fiberlgass; the second layer is ceramic core; the third layer is vinyl ester resin; the fourth and final layer is the Viking pool finish. This may be Crystite or standard gel coat. The ceramic core, sandwiched between the two layers of resin and fiberglass, gives additional stiffness to the pool walls.

Designs include: Rectangle, Kidney, Classic, Freeform, and Lap Pools. Viking offers a Kaleido-Center Custom Color Creator. This allows customers to customize the color of the fiberglass pool to match any element in their backyard. This is done by selecting a combination of backer colors, flakes and sparkles, unique to each customer.

OTHER PRODUCTS RELATED TO FIBERGLASS POOLS

You may also like to visit our USA product pages on: Above Ground Pools, Swimming Pool Covers, Swimming Pool Heaters, Swimming Pool Liners, and Swimming Pool Pumps.

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

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Swimming Pool Product Guides: Above Ground Pools, Fiberglass Pools, Swimming Pool Covers, Swimming Pool Filters, Swimming Pool Heaters, Swimming Pool Liners, Swimming Pool Pumps, Swmimming Pools.

Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.

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