What the
world has to say about pool resurfacing using
Fibreglass
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Fibreglass pool resurfacing.
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Fibreglass vs.
PLASTER for RESURFACING SWIMMING POOLS
The following are
several reasons to consider Fibreglass as an alternative
to re-plastering a swimming
pool:
-
Fibreglass is much stronger than
plaster.
- Fibreglass has its own structural
integrity regardless of what it is applied to,
while plaster is brittle and relies upon the
surfaces it is applied to for most of its
strength.
- Common failures with re-plastered
pools are: Cracking, Chipping and “Pop-Offs”. These
occur because new plaster applied to an existing
Gunnite/Plaster pool does not bond well. Fibreglass
does bond well to any existing swimming pool, and
is not susceptible to these
failures.
- The flexible characteristics of
Fibreglass allow it to withstand earth movement and
shifts in a swimming pool much longer, while
plaster will crack and chip almost
immediately.
-
Fibreglass provides superior
resistance to stains, algae, and
discoloration.
- Fibreglass is nonporous;
therefore algae, even black algae, will not adhere
to it.
- The two most common pool stains,
copper oxide and calcium, adhere to plaster’s
porous surface and are almost impossible to remove
entirely. Acid washing is the only way to fight
these stains. This method damages the pool surface
each time making it more susceptible to both
staining and algae. The smooth finish of FPR’s
Fibreglass shell, make it resistant to these common
problems.
- It is common for plaster to
discolor within a few short months which gives an
uneven pattern to the look of the pool surface.
FPR’s finish coat gives each pool a uniform color
and will stay this way for the life of the
surface.
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A
Fibreglass shell reduces operational costs of the
pool.
- Re-plastering will usually last
only 5-7yrs. FPR’s Fibreglass shell will last 3-4
times longer resulting in less money spent over the
lifetime of your pool.
- Since organic material is more
easily removed from the pool, less chlorine is
needed to maintain an acceptable residual. No lye
or alkaline chemicals are absorbed into the pool
water from Fibreglass so proper pH is easier to
maintain.
- The nonporous Fibreglass surface
is easier to maintain. A pool with a Fibreglass
finish is easier to clean, brush and
vacuum.
-
Fibreglass is a superior pool
resurfacing product.
- Our finish-coat stays much
smoother than a plaster finish and is also much
whiter. Using a white finish-coat will result in
the water appearing bluer and more
inviting.
- We give a seven year
warranty on our Fibreglass surface; most
re-plastering companies will only give a three or
four year warranty.
- Fibreglass is a proven product
that has been used for many years in numerous
industrial applications including automobiles,
airplanes, industrial tank liners and spas. It has
been used in the area of resurfacing swimming pools
for over thirty years.
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The
physical, mechanical, electrical, chemical and
corrosion-resistant characteristics of these composites can be
adjusted with remarkable flexibility to suit a particular
application, such as pool resurfacing. Fibreglass has high
strength-to-weight ratio, does not corrode (rust), and resists
heat, cold, moisture and fatigue.
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