JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #50 - July/August 2009 - 49

Application Blue Hawaiian Fiberglass Pool: leader in Florida Inground swimming pools do more than provide a place for swimming and having fun. They are a solid investment in property and its value, not to mention a delightful longterm addition to people’s lifestyle. Glass fibre pools offer many additional advantages. lass fibre inground swimming pools combine long-lasting durability with aesthetically pleasing designs. Design is of paramount importance in this market as people want their swimming pool to look different from their neighbours’. Blue Hawaiian Fiberglass Pools believes that inground swimming pools should have lasting beauty and be easy to maintain without costly repairs and upkeep. The company’s range includes more than 60 models, with 4 or 5 new models every year. G protecting workers and the environment. Although composite swimming pools only account for 7-8% of the US market, they recorded faster growth than the market over the past few years. And the market should take off again as soon as the economy starts to recover because swimming pools significantly enhance the value of property. 17 times stronger than inground concrete pools, exhibiting enhanced flexibility that enables them to withstand expanding soil conditions and pressure as a result of changing temperatures. This means glass fibre pools can be installed in the warmest to the coldest climates. Because the glass fibre shells are manufactured in a one-piece design, they can usually be installed within five days. However, their size is limited by road transport considerations. An experienced team. Advantages of a composite pool The company is located in Tampa. The mould are in composite also. Blue Hawaiian Fiberglass Pool was founded in Florida in 1988. In 2007, a second production site was created in North Carolina. With more than 60 employees, the company can produce about 10,000 swimming pools a year from its two sites. As a leader, it keeps abreast of new products and the latest technology for use in the manufacturing of its products. The 4,000 sq. m. plant in Largo, FL and the 4,400 sq. m. Rocky Mount, NC plant are both equipped with state-of-the-art air quality control systems which exceed EPA standards for Investment in a glass fibre swimming pool rather than a concrete pool is enhanced by its long-term durability and the savings in monthly chemical, electrical, and maintenance costs. Advantages of composites also include a smooth, non-abrasive finish (no more scrapes, cuts or snagged bathing suits) and an inert composition that helps inhibit algae formation, lowering chemical and maintenance costs. Unlike inground concrete pools, composite pools never need resurfacing (repainting, replastering, or remarciting) or liner replacement like vinyl-liner pools. Reinforced plastics pools are also A tried-and-tested technology Blue Hawaiian’s manufacturing process uses an integrated matrix system featuring Ultra Ester and Extreme Quartz ISO-NPG gel-coat finishes. This proprietary matrix system, the leading technology in this industry, is a solid reinforced composite pool manufacturing process that features Ultra Ester, a 100% vinyl ester resin, multiple layers of woven material along with AOC H864, a premium high tensile and flexural strength resin. This all adds up to a composite glass fibre pool with greater impact No50 July-August 2009 / jec composites magazine 49

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