Questions & Answers
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Q: If I do the installation myself, what size machine do I need?
A: A 311 Cat or comparable. Nothing smaller and not much bigger. Glimmerglass is always a phone call away to answer any of your installation questions.
Q: Is there a group or site where I can find a reputable dealer in my area?
A: Yes, in addition to going to the Better Business Bureau, go to: www.nespapool.org and click on CONSUMER. NESPA (Northeast Affiliate of the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP)is the association that all pool professionals belong to to take advantage of education, technical information and the most current standards. NESPA can not single out any one company as best, however, they can provide you with a list of all service and builders in your area. They will all be NASPA,APSP affiliate members which insures that you will be in touch with a company that offers quality, knowledge and service you can count on.
Q: Is humidity a problem in indoor pools?
A: Humidity is taken into consideration when planning an indoor pool room. In our climate, the great Northeast, having your pool inside is a great idea. You will be able to use it year round. Do some research and you can optimize your pool's use.
On one hand you could have a conventional room built: a traditional stick-built structure with wood studs or masonry, heavily insulated walls and sheet rocked interior finishes. All building materials are rated for extreme moisture. All windows are double glazed. Make sure to plan for an equipment room to house your pump, filter, heater, dehumidifier, air conditioner and any other equipment you need or want. Having windows that open can save on the use of air conditioning in the summer. The room must be completely separate from the existing house, (attached, but separate functionally), fully vented and of course properly alarmed for safety.
There are several companies offering glass conservatory enclosures with fully retractable roof and operable doors and/or windows all around.
Q: Will installation be a hassle?
A: Not with careful and thorough planning. Get your permits and know all underground and overhead obstacles on your property. Plan location of the pool and access to your property. Plan where you will get water for backfilling process and filling of the pool.
Q: Do Fiberglass pools "pop or float" out of the ground?
A: Your common sense probably made you wonder about this claim, now didn't it? This statement is a favorite of our vinyl and gunite competition and we just can't wait to set the record straight, because they look so silly after you know the facts. Just like a boat made of wood, fiberglass, steel or even concrete barges, any watertight object (in this case, your pool) can float if there is no water in it, but there is water under it. Scientifically, this is "Water seeking to find its own level" and the principle of "displacement" at work! Hopefully pools are watertight!
The reasons to drain a pool in the first place, like resurfacing, acid washing to remove algae, or draining to correct a severe out of balance chemical balance don't apply to fiberglass pools, so there is no real need to drain a fiberglass pool. However, vinyl or gunite pools do need this type of renovation. Because of this required maintenance, the true number of gunite and vinyl pools that become dislodged, or "float" is much higher than fiberglass pools.
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