Fiberglass Pools - Believe the Low Maintenance Hype

So, you’ve been thinking about adding a pool to your Jefferson City, MO home. Chances are that, if you’ve been considering this for awhile, you’ve heard a lot about inground fiberglass pools and how they’re a great, low maintenance choice. Well, the good news is that the hype really is true. Fiberglass pools truly are one of the most low-maintenance options, and for a variety of reasons.

You Can Use Fewer Complicated Chemicals

All pools will require the use of chemicals for proper care. However, with fiberglass pools, you’ll spend a lot less time wondering and worrying about which chemicals you need since you’ll need less of them in the first place.

The reason for this is that, while other pools, such as concrete pools, have more porous surfaces, which lead algae to grow and bloom, fiberglass pools have a non-porous, gel-coated surface. This means less algae growth, if you get any at all, and fewer chemicals and chemical warfare to contend with.

Enjoy Less Frequent Sweeping

The whole reason you’re advised to sweep your pool, other than for basic cleaning, is to keep algae from growing. And, since algae growth is less of a problem with fiberglass pools, as described above, you’ll have to sweep and clean less often. This also means less draining too, which saves you both time and money in the long run, not to mention a whole lot of hassle.

Stop the Balancing Act

Keeping your water balanced is a constant battle. But, it’s even more constant and difficult when your pool’s very material reacts with the water, which is the case with concrete pools. If you don’t want to fight with alkaline concrete all the time and want a much easier time keeping your pH balanced, go with non-reactive fiberglass.

In all of these ways and many others, fiberglass pools are a whole lot easier and less trying to maintain. So, if you have the choice, why not opt for the easier, more carefree option? After all, isn’t having your own pool supposed to be about enjoyment and relaxation, not stress and extra work?


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