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What Is A Fiberglass In Ground Pool?

Find out everything you need to know about fiberglass pools right here!

Why Fiberglass

WHAT IS A FIBERGLASS POOL?

A fiberglass pool is an in ground swimming pool that is made from what is called a fiberglass pool shell. Some people call it an oversized bathtub which is funny but its quite a bit more nuanced than that.  A fiberglass pool consist of 2 main parts. The Gelcoat is the shiny interior of the pool that you see when you swim. Behind the gelcoat are layers of fiberglass and resin material that make up the bulk of the fiberglass pool.

FIBERGLASS POOL HISTORY

Story has it that the first fiberglass pool ever created was built in the late 1960's in the State of Washington. Due to modern innovation and a rapid increase in the quality of both raw materials and processes used in the manufacturing combined with a solid set of best practices for installing fiberglass pools, they have truly taken over the pool industry.

WHY FIBERGLASS POOLS?

There are many reasons why fiberglass pool ownership may be the right choice for you. Lets dive in. 

1: FLEXIBLE & DURABLE - Fiberglass Pools are flexible and durable making them the ideal pool choice for a wide range of soil and climate ranges. 

2: QUICKER INSTALLATION - Fiberglass Pools are quicker to install than any other type of pool

3: LOWER LIFETIME COST OF OWNERSHIP - Fiberglass Pool have a lower lifetime cost of ownership than any other type of pool

4: REDUCED MAINTENANCE - Fiberglass Pools require less maintenance on average than any other type of pool

Seems to good to be true right? Well like everything in life there are real drawbacks that may prevent you from owning a fiberglass pool and here they are in no particular order.

1: Fiberglass pools are limited to a 16' width because they are transported on the highway

2: Fiberglass Pools are limited to the shapes and models available - they are not custom made.

3: They are initially slightly more expensive than concrete or vinyl pools.

WHAT DOES A FIBERGLASS POOL COST?

The average fiberglass pool in Wisconsin costs between $85,000.00 and $110,000.00 for a base package but can range much higher based on the site conditions in your yard and your imagination. A full turnkey project is generally ranging around $150,000.00 to $200,000.00

FIBERGLASS POOL MANUFACTURING & INSTALLATION

To learn more about "How Fiberglass Pools are Made" & "How Fiberglass Pools are Installed" check out these links here.

HOW TO BUY A FIBERGLASS POOL

Buying a fiberglass pool has never been easier. Afterall 75% of pool shoppers prefer a contactless sales process. We made that happen, well for the most part. You will need to speak with someone eventually! Check out this quick and easy to follow plan for a seemless fiberglass pool purchasing process.

1: PICK A POOL - Take a look at our fiberglass pool models here:   POOL MODELS . Find one that best fits your family and lifestyle.

2: INSTANT PRICING - Use our online pricing tool to get a rough price for your pool project without ever speaking to anyone.

3: SITE CONSULTATION -  If you are comfortable with the price range provided to you and it is financially feasible for you the next step would be to schedule a site consultation with one of our in house pool designers. During this site consultation we will go over all of the unique details of your project and factor in any site conditions that may affect the final cost to build your pool project.  From there we provide you with a personalized quote for your pool project.

4: SIGN A CONTRACT - If everything looks good and you are comfortable with the proposal to build your pool, you would then sign a contract and provide a deposit. Your pool is placed next in line for installation and we begin coordinating the logistics of your project and provide you with a tentative start date for your project.

2026 Fiberglass Pool Buying Guide

I'm sure you have a ton more questions, so dive into our Pool Buying Guide E-Book that covers all of the most frequently asked questions about fiberglass pools and swimming pools in general

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1449 Greenfield Ave

Green Bay,WI 54313

920-771-0107

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Green Bay, WI 54313

Phone: 1-920-771-0107
 

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