Fibreglass Pool Construction
Pools are constructed using a mold which is made of highly polished and durable tooling gel coat. Multiple layers of materials such as gel coat, vinyl ester and polyester resins are sprayed onto this mold to produce our high quality fibreglass pool shells.
The Gel Coat Layer
The gel coat layer is the pools smooth coloured layer and is the first layer to be sprayed onto the mold. Gel coats are designed to be durable, providing resistance to ultraviolet degradation and hydroloysis.
Vinyl Ester Resin Layer
This is one of the thickest layers in the pool shell with fibreglass "chopped" into the vinyl resin and sprayed onto the gel coat layer. The vinyl resin has water resistant properties and can also guard against strong acids and alkalis.
Orthophthalic Layer
This layer is sprayed onto the vinyl ester layer. The chemicals used in this layer are organic acids that are low reactive and stable thus enhancing the life of the pool shell. Balsa wood bracing is added before this layer to promote strength and rigidity.
Flow Coat Layer
Flow coat is the sealing layer that is applied to inhibit the formation of osmosis and supplies a tough protective coating to the exterior of the pool which is in contact with the ground.
Releasing The Mold
Releasing the mold is a delicate job where compressed air is injected into ports in the mold forcing the shell to move away with a minimal amount of stress. The shell is held off of the ground by winch while the edge is shaped and cleaned.
Final Inspection
To ensure that your pool shell is of the highest quality it is inspected and cleaned prior to shipment.
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