Why Choose Fiberglass for your Inground Swimming Pool
Swimming pools have become a popular addition to many residential homes in Ontario. You not only get to enjoy the outdoors by making full use of your backyard from spring to fall, a properly installed inground pool will certainly add value to your home, along with a well-designed landscaping around the pool area
There are many types of swimming pools, with inground fiberglass pools being one of the preferred choices for many home owners in Ontario. Fiberglass swimming pools have many advantages, including fast installation and low maintenance. In this article, we will detail the benefits of installing an inground fiberglass swimming pool.
Benefits of Fiberglass Swimming Pools
Below is a list of advantages with installing a fiberglass swimming pool. In general, fiberglass pools gives your the best return on investment over the life of your pool. Click here to view the starting cost of installing fiberglass swimming pools in Ontario.
- Fiberglass Swimming Pool Installation Time
Fiberglass pools are quick to install since the pool is manufactured offsite. Once the site is excavated, a crane is utilized to lower the prefabricated fiberglass pool into position. This process takes around 3 – 4 days. Landscaping can begin after the pool is in place and depending on the complexity, it may require an additional week to complete the whole backyard oasis. - Fiberglass Swimming Pools Are Extremely Durable
Unlike vinyl inground pools, since fiberglass pools do not have liners, it doesn’t require relining every 5 years nor will you have to worry about the liner ripping. Replacing the vinyl liner will cost approximately $7000-$8000. And since there are no seams in a fiberglass pool, you do not have to worry about leaks or having water trapped behind the liner. - Lower Heating Cost
Thanks to its heat retention property, fiberglass inground pools cost less to heat when compared to vinyl or concrete pools. Since the pool is more energy efficient, it will save you a bundle when trying to get the water to the perfect temperature. - Fiberglass Swimming Pools Are Easy to Maintain
The smooth gel coat finish of a fiberglass pool combined with its nonporous surface makes it less prone to algae growth. Fiberglass pool owners find it more manageable since it requires less chemicals making the whole swimming experience better compared to pools that require significantly more chemicals. In fact, having a salt water pool is an alternative to using chemicals and fiberglass is the only pool material that is compatible. - BONUS: Fiberglass Swimming Pools as Skating Rinks in the Winter
Here in Ontario, we are no strangers to frigid winters, with ice skating being one of the most popular outdoor sport in the winter. Unlike vinyl pools that need to be drained for the colder months, it is safe to leave the water in a fiberglass pool. Once the water is completely iced over, having a fiberglass pool can be dubbed as a private skating rink in the coldest days of the year. *Disclaimer: Make sure the ice is thick enough all around before skating on it. With the fluctuating temperature, the ice may melt in-between uses. Use with caution.
There are many benefits to having a swimming pool right in your backyard. Before you hire an inground swimming pool contractor, make sure you familiarize yourself with the different types of swimming pools available and decide which one is the best suited for your budget and lifestyle. If you are undecided between vinyl or fiberglass inground swimming pools, contact us to speak to one of our knowledgeable staff for more information.
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