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With the recent explosion of fiberglass pools in the swimming pool market throughout the world, I've been emailed a few times recently, and also asked by many of our local customers, whether or not such structures can be built above ground.
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With the slow economy having such a major impact on the swimming pool industry, it was only a matter of time before fiberglass pool manufacturers started following suit to many pool builders, who are already, or are soon to be, going out of business. Such is the case with Ocean Reef Fiberglass Pools. Although there have been rumors regarding the future of Ocean Reef for some months now, my sources within the industry have confirmed that the company has ceased operations. Also, their previous website no longer appears to be working.
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Don't blindly wonder if a fiberglass, concrete, or vinyl liner pool is right for you. Our educational ebook does a deep-dive comparison of the 3 types, all while noting the advantages and disadvantages of each.
As one of the leading fiberglass pool manufacturers in the country, we've found that when a pool shopper is considering the aesthetics of their new pool, one of their first desires is to have a strong bluish tint to the water.
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass Pool Manufacturers | Finding A Pool Contractor | Installation & Construction
Bad Fiberglass Pool Installer + Irresponsible Manufacturer = Customer Disaster
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Options and Accessories | Pool Closing/Winterization | Pool Maintenance
Each year, many pool owners throughout the world attempt to properly winterize inground swimming pools. And unfortunately, each year many pools sustain damage over the winter because pool owners make simple mistakes when attempting this task.
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Options and Accessories | Pool Maintenance
I was sitting with an inground pool customer last night that had owned her previous pool for about 19 years. It was a small, 12'x24' design with only about 7,000 gallons of water. She was in the process of tearing out her old pool and getting a new one, and when the subject of pool chemicals came up she mentioned to me that she had spent $700 this past summer to keep the water clear. Before she even mentioned what type of chemical she had been using, I knew there was only one that could cost so much for such a small pool for just one summer: Baquacil.
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A homeowner in Canada purchased a fiberglass pool from a supposed ‘pool contractor.' After she gave the contractor $38,000 for simply digging a hole, the contractor took the money and ran, leaving the poor lady with a hole in her yard and $38k of debt.
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I recently saw an advertisement regarding a fiberglass pool manufacturer that had donated a pool to the TV Show Little People Big World. Upon reading the advertisement, which made it sound as if Little People Big World had chosen the manufacturer because of their superior quality, two thoughts came to my head.
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When we started River Pools and Spas roughly 20 years ago, little did we realize the type of fiberglass pool company we'd become, and certainly we never anticipated that the great State of Maryland would become such a high demand area for fiberglass swimming pools.
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner | Finding A Pool Contractor | Installation & Construction
I recently worked with a customer who was trying to decide between a concrete pool and a fiberglass pool. After doing quite a bit of research he told me that fiberglass, in terms of its longevity and low maintenance, would likely suit his needs the best. But when it came time for him to choose what type of pool he would go with, he didn't follow his gut instinct. In fact, when I asked him what his final decision was, he simply responded by saying, "I've decided to go with a custom pool." "Say, what??" was the thought that went through my mind.
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