There are two ways of getting an in-ground swimming pool, one is to build it in the traditional manner, a completely concrete liner and the other is a one piece fiberglass tub which is dropped in a prepared hole. This is the primary advantage of fiberglass swimming pools in Long Island, the speed of completion. A fiberglass pool can be installed and ready for use usually in ten days or so, a concrete pool can take many weeks.
The fiberglass swimming pool is produced in one piece and when finished, it looks like an over sized bathtub. The finished product is coated with gel which is the same as the way boat hulls are made. They are built up over molds and are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes.
Although the speed and simplicity of installing fiberglass swimming pools in Long Island are perhaps their greatest advantage, it is by no means the only advantage. Fiberglass pools require no maintenance; concrete pools require a considerable amount of professional maintenance. As they are manufactured from a strong composite, they are not subject to the wild fluctuations that can be caused by the weather. A fiberglass pool never requires any relining or resurfacing, in the event a small crack develops it has no effect on the total integrity, it can be simply repaired.
A concrete pool has a plaster overlay, this have an effect on the waters pH level. A fiberglass pool does not affect the pH, the results being that fewer chemicals are needed and a sand filter will do the job. As fewer chemicals need to be used, the circulation system can be used less frequently. All in all, a combination of fewer chemicals, less expensive filter media and lower utility bills adds up to a considerable saving over the course of a season.
A fiberglass pool is not conducive to the growth of algae. The alga that may form does not get absorbed by the pool as it does with concrete. A fiberglass pool is a simple to keep clean as a bathtub, all that is required are simple household cleansers to eradicate any dirt or rings formed around the rim of the pool by sunscreen and suntan oil.
Suntek Pools & Spas is your home for swimming pools in Long Island. Above ground and in ground pools and accessories are all available. Suntek have been serving the area since 1989.
