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Can a vinyl-lined pool be converted into a fiberglass pool easier than gunite?
there is a company that has a dealer base across the country called Fiber Tech. You will have to have a concrete floor but other than that they line your pool with fiberglass and special resins giving you a product with a 25 year warranty. They are located in Largo FL.
What are the advantages of installing a fiberglass swimming pool as opposed to a concrete one?
Fiberglass swimming pools are easier to maintain, repair, and are less costly to install.
How can you convert a vinyl lined swimming pool with steel walls and a sand bottom to fiberglass?
You can't, I have never heard of any one converting any type of pool. The pool has to be taken out and then you can rebuild a new pool or fill in and put new pool in a new spot cost wise it is not feasable.
Swimming Pool Service?
form_title=Swimming Pool Service form_header=11643 Please describe the services you are looking for*= () Pool opening () Pool closing What primary material is the interior pool surface made of?*= () Vinyl () Concrete () Tile () Fiberglass Does a spa or hot tub find place in the package?*= {Select One,Yes,No} Are you interested in having the pool cleaned?*= {Select One,Yes,No}
Inground Pools: How to Select the Right One?
Purchasing a pool is a large investment for any homeowner. There are several different types of inground pools available, so selecting the right one can be a challenge. Currently, fiberglass, concrete and vinyl liner inground pools are being sold. Comparing each type can make buying a pool much simpler. Fiberglass inground pools are a great choice for pool buyers. They are pre-constructed at a factory and shipped to the desired location in one piece. A customer simply selects their preferred size and shape from a catalog. Fiberglass pools are typically the most expensive pool on the market, but they last the longest. In the long run, a fiberglass pool will require less repair and fewer chemicals than other pool types. It usually takes only a few weeks to install a fiberglass pool from start to finish. The inside of fiberglass pools is smooth to the touch. For homeowners that desire more freedom designing their pool, then a concrete one would be the best option. Concrete inground pools are currently the most popular on the market. They are custom created by pool builders, which is great for customers who have a difficult yard shape. Concrete is usually less expensive than fiberglass, but requires more care over the years. Unlike fiberglass, a concrete pool is built in stages, so the construction time tends to be longer, usually one to three months. These pools come with a wide variety of finishes, from rough plaster to smooth tile. Less popular are vinyl liner inground pools. These pools are typically sold to the consumer in a kit form and put together by the owner. First, the ground must be excavated to fit the pool, and then it is placed inside. The sides of vinyl liner pools are constructed from steel. Once erected, they will be permanently supported by concrete. A vinyl liner is then spread over the sides and bottom. These pools are very popular in parts of the country where there are cold winters, as they can be easily drained and covered until the weather warms back up. Swimmers enjoy the smooth surface of the liner, but it can accrue more damage than other pools types.
Is a fiberglass pool better than an in-ground pool with a liner?
We had a fiberglass pool installed 3 years ago. We are very disappointed. We live in suburban Philadelphia. Last winter our fiberglass pool "popped" out of the ground. It was full of water and the deep end popped up, lifting the concrete and all. Now there is pressure on the sides causing the sides to bow inward. What is most distressing about our situation is that NOBODY will help us. We contacted the installer only to be frustrated with broken appointments and NO SERVICE. We contacted the manufacturer (we now have cracks and chips from the pressure, which should be covered under our warranty)only to be told, that they are much too busy. We contacted other installers only to be told they also, are too busy making money "hand over fist" to be bothered with our problem. So, if you are considering a fiberglass pool in the Northeast area, I would strongly research your installer for response to service, consider the type of soil you have and definitely have a form of a french drainage system installed.
Who is the artist named A Genti Pinni?
Purchasing a pool is a large investment for any homeowner. There are several different types of inground pools available, so selecting the right one can be a challenge. Currently, fiberglass, concrete and vinyl liner inground pools are being sold. Comparing each type can make buying a pool much simpler. Fiberglass inground pools are a great choice for pool buyers. They are pre-constructed at a factory and shipped to the desired location in one piece. A customer simply selects their preferred size and shape from a catalog. Fiberglass pools are typically the most expensive pool on the market, but they last the longest. In the long run, a fiberglass pool will require less repair and fewer chemicals than other pool types. It usually takes only a few weeks to install a fiberglass pool from start to finish. The inside of fiberglass pools is smooth to the touch. For homeowners that desire more freedom designing their pool, then a concrete one would be the best option. Concrete inground pools are currently the most popular on the market. They are custom created by pool builders, which is great for customers who have a difficult yard shape. Concrete is usually less expensive than fiberglass, but requires more care over the years. Unlike fiberglass, a concrete pool is built in stages, so the construction time tends to be longer, usually one to three months. These pools come with a wide variety of finishes, from rough plaster to smooth tile. Less popular are vinyl liner inground pools. These pools are typically sold to the consumer in a kit form and put together by the owner. First, the ground must be excavated to fit the pool, and then it is placed inside. The sides of vinyl liner pools are constructed from steel. Once erected, they will be permanently supported by concrete. A vinyl liner is then spread over the sides and bottom. These pools are very popular in parts of the country where there are cold winters, as they can be easily drained and covered until the weather warms back up. Swimmers enjoy the smooth surface of the liner, but it can accrue more damage than other pools types.
Swimming Pool Cleaning and Maintenance?
form_title=Swimming Pool Cleaning and Maintenance form_header=11593 Please specify the type of pool you have.*= () Above ground () In ground () Indoor () Outdoor What type of material is the pool made of?*= () Fiberglass () Concrete () Tile () Unsure () Vinyl liner Tell us the category of service you would like to opt for*= () One time cleaning () Regular maintenance () Winterization
Where would one buy a fiberglass swimming pool?
A fiberglass swimming pool can be purchased from specific retailers that deal entirely in swimming pools. Most of the time these are brick-and-mortar establishments and may vary from location to location. However, online sites such as Water World Pools, or All-In-One Pools, do sell and ship fiberglass pools.
Are sun fiberglass pools good?
I purchased one several years ago, now it has blisters through out the pool, a crack in the bottom that leaks, and one side bulges in.Sun fiberglass pools are not considered to be among the best. Regarding the previous answer: I do not believe the crack in the bottom, and the bulging side is the fault of Sun fiberglass pools. This is almost always caused by insufficient water inside the pool to equalize the pressure caused by ground water. However, there is no excuse for blisters to appear in a fiberglass pool that is only several years old.
Who is the best fiberglass pool manufacturer?
Leisure Pools in New Braunfels Texas, is one of if not the best. If you can...go to their factory.
What are the advantages or disadvantages of gunite pools vs fiberglass pools?
I am researching the same question and this is what I have found so far: having a "freeze line" is not a good condition for fiberglass pools. Fiberglass pools are cheaper to install and use less chemicals to maintain. I was told the chemicals also do less damage to fiberglass, if any?, than to gunite pools. Fiberglass pools must be filled at all times to avoid "popping up". The only thing that still has me leaning towards gunite is a custom pool shape we have in mind. Hope this helps. I am also trying to decide between fibergalss and gunite. I have been told (by a gunite dealer) that there is a problem with staining in fiberglass pools. Besides a low water level, what else might cause a fiberglass pool to pop up?
