Hi guys
We are building a new home on Bribie island, Brisbane and are just deciding on what pool we want to put in. We are building on a canal block (M class soil) and have been told NOT to install a fibreglass pool as overtime it will essentially pop due to the movement in the ground. We've been advised by our builder to go concrete instead.
Is this true?
I would have thought a fibreglass pool would cope better with movements than a concrete? We have a concrete at the moment and think it's a much cooler temp pool and don't really like the rough feeling and aesthetics.
Any help and guidance would be great
Thanks
Emma
Fibreglass or concrete pool for canal home???
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Re: Fibreglass or concrete pool for canal home???
I can not advise you on this as local ground conditions should be advised by a soil expert
However the only problem I can see with a fibreglass pool shell is if you drain the pool completely with a high water table it could float
This can be avoided by running drainage from under the pool to an external sump and then form a manhole to drain out with a sump pump
However the only problem I can see with a fibreglass pool shell is if you drain the pool completely with a high water table it could float
This can be avoided by running drainage from under the pool to an external sump and then form a manhole to drain out with a sump pump
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Re: Fibreglass or concrete pool for canal home???
I would suggest you to opt for fiberglass.
Re: Fibreglass or concrete pool for canal home???
Hello,
According to my point of view, I will suggest you fiberglass pool. Because fiberglass pool are easy to install and it has low maintenance cost. This type of pool looks more attractive as compared to other pool types. You can do amazing things with a fiberglass swimming pool. It is lifetime pool.
According to my point of view, I will suggest you fiberglass pool. Because fiberglass pool are easy to install and it has low maintenance cost. This type of pool looks more attractive as compared to other pool types. You can do amazing things with a fiberglass swimming pool. It is lifetime pool.
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