Swimming and hot weather go hand in hand, so a swimming pool can be a worthwhile investment if you live in a hot climate zone. However, not all pools are the same.

Even though they have been around for decades, fiberglass pools have only become a fast-growing segment of the pool market in recent times. These pools offer many advantages that have contributed to their rising popularity among pool lovers.

If a fiberglass swimming pool is in your future, check out these advantages to determine if it is a worthwhile investment for your new or existing home.

It Is Easy to Install

If you wish to have your pool installed and ready for use as quickly as possible, a fiberglass pool is an excellent choice for you. 

Unlike other pool options, fiberglass pools are pre-manufactured one-piece shells that arrive at your home ready for installation. As a result, they take less time to install than concrete, gunite, and vinyl options. 

Plus, the installation process for fiberglass pools is unaffected by the weather, so there are no project delays due to unfavorable weather.

It Is Beautiful

The old concern of "a large white bathtub-like appearance" is dead. These days, fiberglass pool kits come in a wide range of aesthetically dynamic and pleasing shapes, styles, colors, and finishes. As a result, you can't miss a product that will easily match your desired home aesthetics. 

It Requires Minimal Maintenance

If you want to spend more time enjoying your pool and less time maintaining it, a fiberglass pool will serve you well. The smoother "non-stick" and crevices-free surface of fiberglass material makes pool cleaning easy and discourages algae growth.

It Is Versatile

While concrete pools still offer the most opportunities for customization, their fiberglass cousins are becoming more customizable by the day. Modern fiberglass pools can include almost any design element possible with concrete pools, from brick coping to wood decking and rockwork.

It Is Cost-Effective

Although the initial cost of a fiberglass pool is higher than options like vinyl, it pays for itself over its lifetime. Fiberglass pools do not require a liner replacement like their vinyl counterparts. They also do not require the high maintenance that concrete pools require throughout their lifespans. 

When you consider the durability and maintenance requirements of a fiberglass pool, you will realize that they may ultimately save you money over the long term.

Ready to add a pool to your home? Contact a pool contracting service such as American Pool & Spa for a quote.