Kamis, 22 Mei 2014

Advantages Of Fiberglass Pools Over Other Types

By Marci Glover


The heat is upon the country once again, which means it is almost time for the favorite season for most people which is summer. During this time, people go on vacations. They also immerse themselves in activities that would fight of the heat. For example, people quench their thirst by making shakes and smoothies. They submerge their bodies in nearby bodies of water. Most go to the beaches. Some go to public pools. Then there are also some who enjoy their vacation waddling in their very own fiberglass pools.

A swimming pool is a container that is filled with water. It is mainly used for swimming and for other water based activities that provide enjoyment. Pools can be accessible for everyone, and can also be exclusive to a select few. They come in varying sizes according to the amount of space intended for it. The largest one is the Olympic size which, yes you got that right, used in Olympic competitions.

During the olden times, the earliest ones were used as public baths. The earliest recorded one was found in Pakistan. The people have dug up a part of the soil and lined all sides with bricks that are glued up by tar. They were also used for nautical and military training in ancient Greece and Rome.

The pools that closely resembled the ones everyone is familiar with started in Britain during the nineteenth century. During these times cases of drowning at a nearby river reached an all time high. The statistics alarmed local officials so they thought of having an enclosed facility where people can swim safely. Since the container had a fixed depth, cases of drowning were successfully diminished.

There are many different types of pools. Private ones are open to a select few. They are most often found in exclusive club houses where only the members and their guests get to enjoy the amenities. Public types are larger than private ones, and are usually part of a big water complex. For a small fee, anyone can swim in during open hours.

The smallest pools are those intended for little kids. These do not go higher than four feet. They are made to ensure safety for the children who are at risk for drowning in adult ones. At least, in a shallow one, they get to enjoy and be safe at the same time.

There are also those that are filled with salt water. These are aptly called ocean pools and are usually found facing the sea. There are those that never seem to have a border, and these are known as infinity types. They are usually found in luxurious resorts and hotel towers.

Pools are also categorized according to the materials used. Concrete ones are the most common classification. They do not have standardized sizes and can be as deep and as wide as you want them to be. This makes it the favorite practice areas for dive enthusiasts.

Fiberglass ones are prefabricated types that can be installed in three days, maximum. They are smooth to the touch so that the user will not incur abrasions, bumps, scratches and bruises when getting in and out of the pool. They are also easy to maintain and requires not much money.




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