Under no condition do fiberglass pools have "ripples" on the bottom after they are installed. Of course, the pool could have been damaged in some way, then improperly repaired, before or after it was installed.
There are many sources online that have information regarding the installation of fiberglass pools. Among these is YouTube which hosts a variety of videos about installing almost any kind of fiberglass pool.
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There are several good companies for fiberglass pools. I would go with Blue Hawaiian Fiberglass Pools.
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.
One of the differences between plaster and fiberglass pools is that fiberglass stays smooth. Plaster can become rough. Another difference is that unlike plaster, fiberglass does not chip, and crack.
Fiberglass pools are less susceptible to having problems with the finish if your water chemistry is off. They do tend to have some problems with warping that you won't have with a cement pool. The fiberglass liner is usually cheaper also.
Yes it seems that whirlpool does make fiberglass swimming pools but I could not find an actual fiberglass swimming pool from the keyword listed by whirlpool.
Here is a company that specializes in building inground fiberglass pools and spas: http://www.vikingpools.net/
No, they are usually in-ground. Many prefer fiberglass for it's lower cost, easier maintenance, and better algae control.
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.
Generally a vinyl lined pool is installed in MN due to the frost line. Heaving could theoretically push an entire fiberglass pool out of the ground. Also fiberglass pools are more limited in size thatn a lined pool, which are basically limited only by your imagination as liners can be custon fit for any pool if measurements are done correctly.
The experts at Advanced Pool Coatings have been installing fiberglass coatings over vinyl liner pools for over 30 years. You can read more at: http://www.advancedpoolcoatings.com.