Design Disadvantages - Fibreglass And Resin Shell Swimming Pools

The one piece shell design for fibreglass pools means that you pool shell is shipped to your house and installed via crane. This is an obtuse and potentially disastrous installation method relying on the skill of the installation crew and the crane operator to ensure that your investment is not wasted. Like vinyl liner swimming pools, you must choose which prefabricated pool shell you would like.



In addition to being limited by available options, often fibreglass pools are shallower than in ground vinyl liner and concrete pools. Some fibreglass pool owners complain that the interior surface is too slippery despite most having a textured floor for increased grip. There are limited repair options for fibreglass pools that have experienced major failures including cracks, twisting and wall collapse.

Though comparable in cost to a gunite swimming pool, many shoppers feel that fibreglass pools have a cheaper overall aesthetic and feel than concrete pools.


Proceed to the section on Mechanical Requirements for fibreglass and resin shell pools