ABOUT FIBERGLASS SWIMMING POOLS

Fiberglass swimming pools are factory made in a single piece. Although their transport is challenging, the advantages are that the pools are strong, durable, and do not contain 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 pools can also be supplied. Additionally, fiberglass pools may be provided with spas, water features, and tanning platforms.

The leading fiberglass pool manufacturers, described below the panel of sponsored links, 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.

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LEADING USA FIBERGLASS POOL MANUFACTURERS

Sun Fiberglass Pools. Sun Fiberglass Pools has two manufacturing plants, in Brooksville, Florida, and in Albany, Kentucky. It suppies 30 different models of fiberglass pool, from spa models to family-sized pools. 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.

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'. 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.

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.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO FIBERGLASS POOLS

Association of Pool & Spa Professionals

Florida Swimming Pool Association

National Tile Contractors Association

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

The following recommended websites contain information on construction products, including standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4specs, Arcat, Arcom, First Source, Sweets.

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