The gelcoat surface of a fiberglass pool is smooth to the touch and comfortable to walk on (say goodbye to scraped knees and toes!). Because the gelcoat surface is so smooth, it resists algae and is much easier and less labor-intensive to maintain than other inground pool surfaces.

As an added bonus, you’ll save money on chemicals and energy over time.

Like tanning ledges, benches, and spas? With most inground pools, those features cost extra time and money to add. With a fiberglass pool, these features are already built-in at no additional cost.

Most fiberglass pool designs come with shallow or deep-end bench seating, and many offer spacious tanning ledges. While a separate spa is always an option for your fiberglass pool, some models also come with the spa already built-in. A few models will include a tanning ledge, spa, and bench seating.

Both the shell and the gelcoat surface of a well-manufactured fiberglass pool can last many decades (fifty years and up). Unlike gunite and liner pools, fiberglass pools don't require as much upkeep or money to maintain. Lower lifetime costs often mean thousands of dollars in savings for you as a pool owner.

Fiberglass swimming pools also work well with many types of sanitation systems, including salt systems. Gunite and vinyl liner pools can be saltwater pools, but the salt is often hard on vinyl liner pool walls and plaster pool surfaces. The gelcoat on a fiberglass pool, on the other hand, is ideally suited for a salt-chlorine generator.