FAQ's
Q. Why did you start offering gunite poos?
A. Simple. Fiberglass pools are typically the most expensive of the three types of pools and sometimes customers can not afford them as they sometimes may be just outside their budget. Concrete pools are generally cheaper which allows Aqua Glass to be able to offer a different type of pool for those customers. Also each type of pool has its advantages that some of the others don't offer, which is discussed below.
Q. What are the advantages of the different types of pools over each other?
A. Fiberglass Pools are typically the most expensive of the three pool types, but the cheapest to maintain allowing for more enjoyment and less maintenance. They have a smooth and nonporous surface. The advantages to this type of surface are significantly reduced chemical costs, it inhibits algae growth, no more scrapes cuts or bruises, it is both strong and flexible allowing it to flex with the soil conditions and it never needs to be resurfaced. It is also the fastest pool to install and is made in a factory in a highly controlled and supervised environment. The cons to fiberglass pools is you have to choose a prefabricated model which sometimes limits the ability to have one installed in your yard. However, Blue Hawaiian has the most pool models to choose from, over 66 models, so this typically does not present a problem for Aqua Glass.
Concrete pools are the "middle of the line" pool in which they are a little cheaper than fiberglass pools. The advantages are that you can choose the shape and size that best suits your needs and your backyard. The cons to a concrete pool are that there is an increase in chemical usage and it will need to be resurfaced every 7 to 10 years and they take significantly longer to construct that a fiberglass pool.
Q. Does a fiberglass pool “pop out” of the ground?
A. NO! Not when under normal operating conditions. What we mean by that is the possibility exists in both a fiberglass pool and a concrete pool to pop out of the ground if you have a high water table and you drain the water out of your pool without consulting a qualified swimming pool contractor. As long as water remains in the vessel your pool will not pop out of the ground.
Q. Please explain the warranty.
A. Our fiberglass pool shells come with a 35 year structural warranty, where as our concrete pools come with a lifetime shell structural warranty. We have a 1 year workmanship warranty. In addition, we are one of the few contractors that has a three year warranty on our pool equipment.
Q. Do you have colored fiberglass pools?
A. yes we do. We no longer offer just the plain old white swimming pools. All of our fiberglass pools come with the proprietary wextreme quartz finishes. The quartz finishes come in either pearl white, galaxy blue, glacier blue or mojave tan. each of those colors come with tiny blue quartz rocks in the gel coat with glitter to offer you a beautiful finish to your swimming pool that no other fiberglass pool manufacturer can beat.
Q. How many pools have you done?
A. We have done over 1000 fiberglass pools alone, not counting our gunite pools, and we are continuing to grow. We have two locations to serve you, one in Niceville and one in Lynn Haven.
Q. What Makes Blue Hawaiian the Best?
A. Blue Hawaiian pools are built EXACTLY the same as the multi-million dollar Hatteras yachts. Our pools are made with 100% unblended vinyl ester resin and our fiberglass is hand laid. We do not use ceramic cores which using ceramic cores reduces the flexibility and strength of the shell because it is simply a cheap filler. We bulk our pools up with fiberglass mats and roven woven ensuring you are getting a high quality product. Also, our gel coat is sprayed between 24-26 mils which is the perfect balance of flexibility and strength. Adding thicker gel coats increases the rigidity of the shell which defeats the purpose of getting a fiberglass pool in which you want both strength and flexibility.
Q. I saw your pool display, why is it red?
A. Actually, you have to remember that you will not see that after it is in the ground. Second, it is actually a Quality Control feature of Blue Hawaiian. As previously stated our pools are hand laid and rolled out. With the pool shell being red on the backside, the inspector at the factory can walk around and ensure all the bubbles have been rolled out. The competition, simply paints or puts on a thin layer of gel coat with talc on the backside of their pools to make it look a little better and hide all the imperfections. All the while, them making the back of their pools look"better", is a cost that is kicked back to you as the customer, which is something that you will see for about 1 hour.
Q. How long does it take to install a pool?
A. Typical install time for a fiberglass pools is about 2 weeks. The major construction will be over in about 4 days and you could possibly be swimming on the 5th day. We must let the concrete completely cure out before we texture and coat it, which takes about 7 days in Summer and 14 days in winter. Stamped concrete needs about 21 days to cure before we put the sealer on the concrete.
Concrete pools typically take around four to six weeks to construct as we have to let the shotcrete cure before we are able to plaster.
Q. What does installation involve?
A. First we have to pull the proper permits. Then a hole is excavated to accommodate the pool model that you have purchased. Then, the bottom of the hole is contoured with sand or fill dirt to ensure a perfect fit. If a fiberglass pool, the pool is lowered into position and leveled and, while the pool is being filled, the sand is water-compacted around the edge to lock it in place. All plumbing and electricity is connected, pump and filter installed, decking built and, when completed, you are ready to enjoy your beautiful pool.
If a concrete pool, after excavation, we frame the pool, hang the steel rebar and "shoot the shell" with shotcrete. At this time approximately three weeks will lapse before returning for plaster. During those three weeks we will come by install your tile, forma nd pour your deck, apply the spray deck adn color your concrete, then plaster your pool. We will then fill it up with water, get the chemical balance correct and you will then be able to enjoy your new swimming pool.
Q. How do you deliver the one-piece pools?
A. Typically, they are trucked in to your location and we use a crane to lift it from the truck and put it into place. Sometimes we float them in and tow it behind a boat or we sometimes use a helicopter.
Q. What kind of decking may I use around my pool?
A. Our standard is textured and painted concrete around our concrete and fiberglass pools. However, we can also do pavers, stamped, textured, and stained concrete, or natural stone such as flagstone or travertine. Just use your imagination!
Q. How durable is a fiberglass pool?
A. The pool’s seamless construction withstands extreme environmental changes and can flex up to twelve full inches without damage. Our pools are engineered to be up to seventeen times stronger per inch than concrete pools. This remarkable flexing feature makes the fiberglass pool the most resilient to any weather and/or soil condition. No other pool comes close and that is why you will get a 35 year manufacturer's warranty when you choose Aqua-Glass pools to install your pool, you won't get that with a gunite or vinyl lined pool.
Q. How difficult is it to maintain a pool?
A. A fiberglass pool is the easiest to maintain allowing you to spend more time enjoying your pool. The gel coat finish is smooth, hard and non-porous making it resistant to algae. This feature reduces chemical usage and maintenance costs. Unlike other types of pools, there is never a need to drain a one-piece fiberglass pool. And remember, unlike other pool types fiberglass pools do not ever need to be drained for replastering/remarciting, acid washing, or vinyl liner . On average it takes about 1 hour per week for a fiberglass and vinyl liner pool and two to three a week to maintain your concrete pool.
Q. Is Aqua Glass Pools licensed and insured?
A. Yes, we are a state certified residential and commercial swimming pool contracting company. Our license number is FL License # CPC1457653, and we are insured up to $1 Million.
Q. Do you offer financing?
A. We do not offer in-house financing, however we have a few lenders that we do use. Once you are ready to sign the contract with us, we will have you fill out a credit application and we will submit it on your behalf. Rates vary based on amount requested, your credit score and the amount of equity in your home. Currently we can get you in as low as Prime - 1%, with approved credit and get you approved in about 24 hours on stated income