vendredi 30 mai 2014

Good Reasons To Own Fiberglass Pools

By Marci Glover


Summer time is just around the corner. As early as today, people are starting to feel the summer heat. They crank up the air conditioning, eat frozen and cold treats. They rush to beaches and other bodies of water. The more fortunate ones who own fiberglass pools in their residences just go to their backyards and dip, or for more summer fun, hold a pool party.

A swimming pool is a container that is filled with water. It is mainly used for swimming and for other water based activities that provide enjoyment. Pools can be accessible for everyone, and can also be exclusive to a select few. They come in varying sizes according to the amount of space intended for it. The largest one is the Olympic size which, yes you got that right, used in Olympic competitions.

The pool started out as early as 3000 BC. During then, Pakistanis have what they call the Great Bath, a sunken area which is bordered with bricks put together by tar. The Romans and Greeks have more serious reasons for making their own versions. These were used for training by those aspiring to be sailors or to be military men.

The pools that closely resembled the ones everyone is familiar with started in Britain during the nineteenth century. During these times cases of drowning at a nearby river reached an all time high. The statistics alarmed local officials so they thought of having an enclosed facility where people can swim safely. Since the container had a fixed depth, cases of drowning were successfully diminished.

They also come in different kinds. Public ones are generally the largest aside from that used for competition. Anyone can come and use them in exchange for a fixed fee. Private types are typically found in clubhouses and are on a for members only basis.

There are those that are especially for little ones. They measure not more than four feet to reduce the risk of drowning. There are also those that feature waves and currents that mimic natural bodies of water. These are exercise pools that people use to burn fats and at the same time practice so that they will be ready to swim in the actual one without the risk of an accident or an injury.

There are also those that are filled with salt water. These are aptly called ocean pools and are usually found facing the sea. There are those that never seem to have a border, and these are known as infinity types. They are usually found in luxurious resorts and hotel towers.

They can also be grouped according to the material that is used in making them. Concrete ones are the ones everyone is so used to swim in. They can be as deep and as wide as you want your pool to be. They are usually used for diving practices and trainings.

Fiberglass ones are prefabricated types that can be installed in three days, maximum. They are smooth to the touch so that the user will not incur abrasions, bumps, scratches and bruises when getting in and out of the pool. They are also easy to maintain and requires not much money.




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