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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.
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How do you fibreglass a inground pool liner pool?
Fiberglass pool shells are shipped in a single piece directly from the manufacturer. As a result, you don't actually linea pool with fiberglass the way you would with concrete or vinyl. Instead, installing a fiberglass pool simply means digging a hole in which to place the already completed shell.
Is an inground vinyl or fiberglass salt water pool better for the Toronto area?
Inground vinyl is better, their is less exposed part to the oxigene, therefore, last longer.
How much does it cost to install a vinyl swimming pool versus fiberglass pool?
Well first of all there is no such thing as a fiberglass pool. You can have fiberglass walls instead of steel but your pool is still vinyl because you need a liner. These are the usual combinations of inground pools. Sand floor, steel walls, vinyl liner Sand floor, fiberglass walls, vinyl liner Vermiculite floor, steel walls, vinyl liner Vermiculite floor, fiberglass walls, vinyl liner Concrete floor, steel walls, vinyl liner Concrete floor, fiberglass walls, vinyl liner Concrete floor, concrete walls, no liner Concrete pools have to be painted with epoxy paint or if you want tile installed then usually you plaster over the concrete. Now a days 3 and 4 are the most common inground installs. 1 and 2 are usually pools that are 30 + years old although you can still have them done that way. In South Alabama the cost of a 20 *40 vinyl pool will cost around 18 to 22 thousand
How do you get air pockets from behind the pool liner for below ground pools?
air pocket behind pool liner inground
How do you find in inground swimming pool liner?
They don't make them for in ground.
What would you have to do if the liner in your inground pool is filled with rainwater?
Filter it then swim in it.
Can you patch the corners of a 20ft - 30ft inground vinyl pool liner that has big rips?
No. Replace the liner.
What are the benefits of choosing fiberglass inground pool steps over other materials for your pool installation?
Fiberglass inground pool steps offer several advantages over other materials. They are durable, low maintenance, and resistant to chemicals and UV rays. Additionally, fiberglass steps are smooth and slip-resistant, providing a safe and comfortable entry into the pool.
If you have a vinyl liner pool sides are fiberglass in concrete bottom is concrete mixture liner sets on how can you convert it to fiberglass?
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.
Footprints on bottom of inground pool liner?
I had an inground pool installed. We just turned on the lights at night and noticed footprints on the bottom. Can this be fixed? Call the pool company back. The bottom is normally sand mixed with cement. The liner will probably have to be removed and bottom smoothed. They should have checked that before installing the liner. Those printswi catch sediment and debris for the life of the liner.
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 it possible to change a concrete pool into a liner pool if your inground concrete pool has cracks along the side down near the bottom?
Yes it can be done
