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Only the highest quality fiberglass, engineered for lasting performance.
Fiberglass pools are engineered to withstand changing ground conditions while maintaining their structural integrity.
The non-porous surface reduces algae and simplifies cleaning. Half the time cleaning vs vinyl liner pools.
The pool shell is manufactured before arriving on site for shorter installation timelines.
A fiberglass pool is a one-piece pool shell manufactured in a factory from fiberglass-reinforced polymer, then transported and installed as a single unit. Unlike concrete or vinyl liner pools, the shell arrives pre-formed and is set into an excavated site, typically within one to three days.
Most fiberglass pool installations are completed in three to seven days once excavation begins. The total project timeline, including permits, site prep, decking, and landscaping, typically runs four to eight weeks depending on your municipality and contractor schedule.
A fiberglass pool shell is designed to last 25 to 50 years or more. The gel coat surface does not require replacement like a vinyl liner and goes significantly longer between resurfacings than a concrete plaster finish.
Yes, both upfront and over time. Fiberglass pools generally cost less to install than concrete, and ongoing costs are substantially lower. Fiberglass requires fewer chemicals, less frequent resurfacing than concrete, and less maintenance year over year.
The main limitations are size and shape. Because fiberglass pools are manufactured as a single shell, they are constrained by what can be transported on a flatbed truck, typically limiting widths to around 16 feet.
Our fiberglass pools range from compact plunge pools under 14 feet long to larger family pools exceeding 30 feet. Width typically ranges from 7 to 14 feet.
A vinyl liner pool has a steel or polymer frame with a replaceable liner stretched over it. A fiberglass pool is a solid, one-piece shell with no liner. Vinyl liners typically need replacement every 8 to 12 years at a cost of several thousand dollars. Fiberglass has no liner to replace and the surface is more resistant to algae and puncture.
Standard fiberglass pools do not include tile. Some manufacturers will apply an after-market adhesive tile. PENTARM offers factory-integrated porcelain tile on the waterline as a product line feature. PENTARM's Mosaic Collection pools are manufactured with recessed tile molds and 9-inch factory-applied porcelain waterline tile, engineered to hold under freeze-thaw conditions using industrial-grade hydraulic mortar.
Yes. Fiberglass handles freeze-thaw cycles better than concrete, which can crack under ground movement. Fiberglass pool shells are designed to provide flex through changing conditions.
Fiberglass pools require standard pool maintenance: testing and balancing water chemistry, running the filtration system, and periodic brushing or vacuuming. They require fewer chemicals than concrete pools because the non-porous surface does not harbor algae the way plaster does.
Installed fiberglass pools in Canada typically range from $60,000 to $120,000 CAD or more depending on size, features, site conditions, decking, and equipment. In the US, comparable projects generally range from $45,000 to $95,000 USD. Compact models like plunge pools can come in below those ranges. Prices vary by region, installer, and project scope.
A tanning ledge, also called a sun shelf or Baja shelf, is a shallow platform built into the pool shell, typically 6 to 12 inches deep. It is designed for loungers, small children, or pets. On PENTARM pools, the tanning ledge is a factory-molded feature of the shell, not an add-on.
es. Some fiberglass pool models include a factory-molded attached spa as part of the shell. PENTARM offers models with integrated spas at a depth of 2 feet 10 inches, with customizable jet placement. The spa generally shares the pool's circulation and heating system.
PENTARM's Classic Collection is a fiberglass pool with a gel coat surface finish and no tile. The Mosaic Collection includes factory-integrated porcelain waterline tile applied during manufacturing using recessed molds and hydraulic mortar. Both the Classic and Mosaic Collection are built using high-performance gel coat finish and reinforced fiberglass-reinforced polymer (FRP).
PENTARM pools are available across Canada and throughout the United States.
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