There is a specific
kind of swimming pool constructed from a single piece structure. It is
constructed in the factory and then comes in a single piece for installation
within the house boundary or specified place. The pool structure is made from fibreglass
material and hence the name.
A fibreglass pool
takes less time to get installed. If compared to the closest competitor, a
vinyl liner pool comes with metal or plastic wall panels, vermiculite or grout
pool bottom, and vinyl liner placed at the top. On the other hand, there is
also a more expensive option in the form of concrete pool settings that
features steel bar cages being encased in pure concrete coverings of
plaster. Fibreglass pools of the highest
quality will feature shells comprising of 6 different layers of fibreglass, all
being melded together to provide the ultimate finishing and toughness.
Speaking of Fibreglass pool
designs, the shell will be near about ⅜
inches in terms of thickness. Now, if you are comparing this with the thickness
of a concrete pool, you will find it around 5-6 inches (quite massive in
comparison to the fibreglass counterpart) and that would include the rebar too.
For vinyl liner pools, the wall panels will be around 4” in thickness.
Focusing on the mold
When it comes to the
mold construction for pools made of fibreglass, the part is handled in the
manufacturing unit. Due to this reason, you will stand low when it comes to
dealing with options related to customization of the shape and size. Good quality fibreglass pools
are manufactured with the best of options and elements. The molds are made from
the highest form of fibreglass and then steel bars are being reinforced into
them for added toughness. The question
is: whether the mold has smooth and maintained finish? Is it true and level?
All of these factors define the quality of the pool.
Handling
the gel coat
Pools made of fibreglass
have a certain gel coat finishing. The inside finish is applied as a gel and
the hardening happens through chemical bonding polymerization. It promises
super smoothness and assures high durability. It is also algae resistant and
low on maintenance efforts.
The
resin
Whenever applying
chopped fibreglass, mixing is done with either polyester resin or vinyl ester
resin. This resin is used as an adhesive in order to let the fibreglass stick
properly to the surrounding layers of the shell. In simple words, the resin can
be described as the glue to the fibreglass. Once mixed and then applied, it
helps in keeping up with the correct shape and appropriate support.
Dual
stages
When considering
installing a fibreglass pool, the steps involved are shorter than usual.
Basically, there are two steps involved:
- Manufacturing
- Installation
As already
discussed, a fibreglass pool will be constructed fully in the factory unit.
They will come well-constructed in one unit and will be directly installed,
thus saving a whole lot of time. It takes a few days to weeks for the entire
installation part to get completed.