Fiberglass Pool Installation Process - with Toledo Pools

Ever wonder about the intricacies involved in the installation of a fiberglass pool? At first glance, it might seem like a daunting task – transporting a pre-engineered fiberglass structure from manufacturing to backyard, seamlessly integrating it into an excavated hole, and ensuring a flawless connection to a filtration system. While this might sound like a complex project to most, our seasoned team at Toledo Pools have mastered the art of fiberglass pool installation, turning it into a well-refined process.

Fiberglass Pool Installation Process

For those curious about the steps involved, here's a high level breakdown of a fiberglass inground pool installation:

1. Laying out the fiberglass pool

• using precise drawings, our team begins marking the pool's placement in the yard.

2. Excavation for the pool

• The real action begins as excavator begin to remove soil, with constant checks referencing our drawings to ensure accurate dimensions.

3. Setting the Pool Base

• A bed of gravel is laid to provide a stable base. Screed bars guide the slope, and the gravel is compacted for stability.

4. Fiberglass pool shell delivery and placement

• The fiberglass pool shell arrives on a specialized trailer and is lifted into place by a crane.

5. Plumbing and backfilling the fiberglass pool shell:

• Plumbing involves fitting a skimmer box, installing suction and return fittings, followed by PVC pipe installation. Backfilling with gravel stabilizes the pool while filling with water.

6. Reinforcement and rod-locked bond beam preparation

• After backfilling, rebar reinforcement is attached to the pool perimeter. Gravel is removed from under the pools top beam to ensure it will be encased in concrete.

7. Fiberglass pool coping and concrete pool deck

• Forms are installed on the pool to create the poured concrete coping. the pool deck is formed creating the shape of your new pool deck. once the electrical bonding is inspected, the pool coping and concrete deck are poured.

Fiberglass Pool Installation Summary

The fiberglass pool installation process, compared to vinyl liner and gunite pools, is remarkably swift and straightforward. Depending on weather conditions and schedules, you can transform an empty backyard into a fully finished swimming pool within days. Ready to turn your backyard into a paradise? Contact us, and soon enough, your family could be enjoying your own slice of heaven right at home.

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