Fiberglass pool resurfacing in Savannah, GA

Fiberglass pools age too

One-piece fiberglass pools have become common in newer neighborhoods around Pooler, Richmond Hill and the Southside. Their smooth gelcoat surface is easy to keep clean, but years of strong Georgia sun take a toll. The color fades, the surface turns chalky, and fine cracks or blisters can appear.

Fiberglass resurfacing repairs those problems and applies a fresh surface, at a fraction of the cost and disruption of replacing the shell.

Signs your fiberglass needs attention

• Faded or blotchy color.
• A chalky residue when you rub the surface.
• Spider cracks in the gelcoat.
• Small raised blisters, often in shallow areas.
• Stains that won't respond to normal cleaning.

A note on groundwater

Fiberglass shells are light. In much of coastal Georgia, groundwater sits close to the surface, and an empty fiberglass pool can shift or lift if it isn't drained carefully. An experienced contractor will plan the drain-down and may prefer a drier stretch of weather.

How it's done

Once the pool is drained and dry, the surface is sanded, blisters are opened and repaired, and cracks are filled. A new coating is then applied, usually in several layers, and allowed to cure before the pool is refilled and balanced.

Questions to ask

• What product will you use, and how long have you used it?
• How will you protect the shell while it's empty?
• Will you check for structural problems first?
• What does the warranty cover?

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