call us 239-246-0245
Call for Service or Emergencies

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Ask Your Pool Question?

Are In-Ground Fiberglass Pools a Good Selection?

Question?

Q: Hello, I was hoping to get in touch with you. Just moved into town and I am planning on getting a large swimming pool built. I have been spending a lot of time at Barnes and Noble reading up, but there seems to be a lot of disagreement on fiberglass pools. I have the Key West pool style. What do you think? Let me know if I have explained my self correctly.

Bye bye now.

Eddy Ceron (Tallahassee Florida)

Answer!

A: Glad to be of help. I understand that getting a swimming pool is a big decision, and there are many details to take into account. First of all, price.

You probably already know that fiberglass pools are less expensive than concrete pools, but they also are less durable. If not cared for properly, this type of finish can be easily damaged. The finish of fiberglass pools tends not to hold up as well. This is demonstrated by rubbing your hand on the pool wall. Your finger tips will be white from the contact.

As for pool maintenance, one thing you have to worry about constantly with fiberglass pools is the acidity level in the water. Also they have a tendency to bloom with yellow algae more frequently than the concrete built. Most people prefer concrete pools over fiberglass, due to the durability of the investment. That is it.

Enjoy your day. Take Care.

Regards, Alberto ("Your Cape Coral Pool Cleaning Professional")

Popular Q&A's

» Two Speed Swimming Pool Pump Motor
» Loosing Salt on your Swimming Pool Water
» Fixing Foreclosure Home Disaster Swimming Pools with an Acid Wash
» Foreclosure Home Swimming Pool Repair Cost
» We Can Fix Your Green Swimming Pool
» Swimming Pool Volume Calculation
» Servicing Swimming Pools in SW Florida All Year Around
» Adequate Running Time for a SW Florida Salt System Swimming Pool
» Orangey Greasy Residue on the Swimming Pool Walls
» Acid wash Additive to Protect against Etching

pool question iconSee More Questions & Answers

pool question iconInput Your Pool Questions

Cape Coral Pool Cleaning

Phone: 239-246-0245
License: #0609178

"Total pool care by dependable and knowledgeable pool service professionals."

"Proudly serving Lee County, including Cape Coral, Captiva, Sanibel, Pine Island, Fort Myers, and Fort Myers Beach."

Ask Your Pool Questions

pool question iconSubmit Your Question

Just pop us over a pool question by simply posting your question here, and will get back to you shortly.

It is easy...Simply state your question, plus any details to help us understand your particular pool service issue. Don't be shy.

Yeah-Yeah, Go ahead ask away!

pool question iconSend Us Your Question Now!

Pool Service & Care

Full service pool care and maintenance specialist. We know pools, inside and out!

Disaster Pools

Buying a foreclosure with a junked out pool, we are here to save the day!

Acid Wash

Bring your pool color back-to-life with the power of an acid wash.

Salt Systems

Like to go green with your pool, we are here to help. Call us for details on salt pools.