ne of the truly unique features of fiberglass pools by San Juan Products
is their molded one-piece construction which enables them to be
installed in only a fraction of the time it takes to construct and
outfit a concrete pool. A typical San Juan pool can be up and running
within one to two weeks of its arrival at a homesite.
When the pool excavation is completed, the excavated floor is
compacted with sand and water and graded to the contour of the pool
bottom. The one piece fiberglass pool is then set in place and filling
begins. As the pool fills with water, construction sand is
water-compacted around the outside of the pool to lock it into place.
While this process is in progress, the plumbing installation,
equipment set, and electrical connections are completed. Deck
installation, yard cleanup and pool operation instructions complete the
process.
The ability of a San Juan pool to flex without losing strength is
especially important areas where the ground tends to shift. Fiberglass
pools are 17 times stronger than concrete, with a tensile strength of
11,300 pounds per square inch. This means it would take 11,300 pounds of
pull to fracture one square inch of a San Juan pool. This flexible
strength allows the pool to expand or contract with the earth without
being damaged. Because the tile trim is secured to the pool with
silicone adhesive and silicone grout, the tile will flex with the pool.
The silicone grout is also impervious to stains and algae growth.
