Constructing any pool seems daunting. Prospective pool owners have many options, including fibreglass swimming pools. So, what does it take to install a fibreglass swimming pool? This guide breaks down the procedure involved in installing a fibreglass pool.
From Factory to Splash: Fibreglass Pool Installation
Installing a fibreglass pool is so simple that some owners do it themselves using the pool kit. Those with the relevant skills do it so well that the finished project looks like one done by an accomplished pool builder.
The following are the steps involved in a fibreglass installation project:
● Identifying and Marking Out the Site
Assessing the grounds to determine the ideal site location often recommends a space of about 3 metres between the house and the pool. The excavation equipment requires a minimum space of 900 mm for access.
Measuring out the space for the pool gives a guide on the ideal size of the pool shell to buy. In the pool installation process, pool owners procure fibreglass pools as pre-engineered shells from the manufacturer.
The pool owner excavates the ground and places the pool shell into the hole. Therefore, measuring the available space in the backyard defines the size of the pool shell required.
This marking out also considers any additional features to the pool, such as poolscaping. These should all be concise measurements drawn on a dig sheet. The pool owner can now consult with the fibreglass pool shell supplier to place an order.
● Get Approvals
The authorities issue certifications upon inspecting the site. They check adherence to regulations on the pool’s location, in-ground utilities, the house and other structures, and the boundary fencing. This seeking approval can be arduous, and it should start early to avoid delays in the construction timelines.
● Excavation
Excavation uses backhoeing and an excavator to remove dirt and vegetation cover from the pool’s site. The dig sheet provides guidelines on the excavation by the pool’s dimensions. Consider increasing the dimensions with extra digging to accommodate plumbing and pool accessories.
● Setting up the Base
After the excavation, the next step is to lay a bed of gravel on the floor, which will become the pool’s base and stabilise it.
● Pool Shell Placement
Pool shell suppliers transport and deliver the swimming pool shells to the owners. They also offer filtration equipment. The contractor uses a crane to lift the pool shell from its transportation trailer, lowers it into the hole, and ensures it fits well.
● Plumbing
The installed plumbing fittings include return, deep-end suction equipment, and the skimmer box. A PVC pipe installed into the pool connects the filter and the pump.
The plumbing technology also includes fitting a pipe for groundwater access and releasing hydrostatic pressure. Next is fitting the filter, the pump, and a special filter in case of salt water.
● Backfilling
Gravel is the common backfilling material. It is applied while filling the pool with water to provide stability through equal pressure on the sides of the fibreglass walls. Attaching the reinforcing rebar after the backfilling fortifies the pool’s perimeter. After the rebar is bonded, a concrete layer is poured to bond and seal the backfilling.
● Finishing Touches
Coping is an aesthetic step in which the builder fixes pavers on top of the bond beam and the pool. Other beautifying aspects of the construction process are decking, fencing and landscaping. The pool site is cleared of all debris left over from the construction process.
Conclusion
A composite fibreglass swimming pool is an inground pool. Its installation requires extensive preparation and excavation. Still, it is one of the easiest and quickest inground pools to construct. The installation and finishing processes will transform a backyard into a paradise fun spot in a few days.
