Top Tips: Selecting Your Fiberglass Pool - Fiberglass Pools NJ

Top Tips: Selecting Your Fiberglass Pool - Now that you’ve made the decision to purchase a fiberglass pool in New Jersey, it’s time to get serious about what configuration and size of pool that you really want. Fiberglass is a wise choice for a pool due to its affordability, versatility and durability.

First off, you’ll want to figure out why you want the pool. Is it to play water sports? Volleyball? Laps? Exercising? Think long and hard about what the intended use is before you decide on size.

In general, you don’t want an eight-foot deep end for volleyball, basketball, and rousing games of Marco Polo – unless of course you plan on having a 60-foot long pool! Let’s go more in-depth into intended usage and suggested size:

Games: The kids love to play Marco Polo, Sharks and Minnows, Basketball, Hide and Seek, and Chicken Fights. In this case, you will need a rectangular pool with a five-foot deep end. They won’t be able to dive, but this will give them the largest usable swim space. Choose a size of at least 15x30. You can even add on fun things like benches to these types of pools, which gives kids an advantage when they want to climb up and jump off into the water for added effect.

Swimming in Place: For exercise and to relax your aching muscles, go with a jet system pool that offers resistance so you get a maximum workout with the option of relaxation on a side bench.

Family Fun: If you’re just in it to entertain your family and friends, integrate some slides and jumps. However, if you plan on installing a slide, you will need at least three feet of water depth and 12 feet of width.

• 3 to 4 people: 14x28 and higher
• 4 to 6 people: At least 15x30
• 6 or more people: 15x35 or more

Volleyball pool: Go with a rectangular pool of at least 16x36 and no smaller than 14x28, with a deep end no more than five feet. That five-foot depth should be in the middle of the pool, featuring a V bottom design. The only disadvantage to this is that the pool won’t be much use for anything other than volleyball.

Lap Pool: If you’re planning to do kicks and spins, choose a pool that’s between 30 and 40 feet long. You’ll need a pool with a clearly-defined swim lane that has no steps or benches to obstruct your lap routine. Do you just want to touch and turn? All you need is a 30-foot pool.

Diving: For this purpose, you need a size of 16x40 with an eight-foot deep end. This is required by law and for your optimal safety. Try a rounded deep end over a rectangular one because there are typically fewer structural issues.

If you are ready to take the plunge and install a fiberglass pool, call our designers to discuss these and more recommendations as part of our initial consultation. Call National Pools and Spas today, with two convenient locations open seven days a week.