Fiberglass Pool Myth #4

MYTH #4:

Fiberglass pools only work in warm climates.

TRUTH:

It is an accepted fact in the swimming pool industry that fiberglass has the ability to “flex” due to its incredible tensile strength, much more so then any other type of pool (i.e. concrete). When someone is concerned about freeze conditions having an adverse effect on fiberglass, they are forgetting that when the water in the pool freezes is expands in an upward direction which has no barriers. The simple fact is that Viking Pool has never had one customer sustain any damage to the fiberglass shell due to freezing weather conditions.

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At Viking Pools we take pride in customer service. Let's face it without you we wouldn't be here today to offer you the best fiberglass pool with our ceramic core! In keeping up with keeping our customers happy we have added a NEW feature to our website to help answer your question in a timely matter. LIVE CHAT is now available on every page of our Viking Pools Website. Have a question about one of our designs or what features we offer? Just stop by and chat with one of our live representatives and they will be more than happy to assist you with your questions!

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Once again thank you for choosing Viking Pools and happy chatting!

Fiberglass Pool Myth #3

MYTH #3:
Fiberglass pools look cheap.

TRUTH:
If someone had stated this many years ago, we might have to agree with them. Times have changed in the fiberglass pool industry, especially with the introduction of pool colors other than classic blue or white; such as our Crystite finishes and Diamond Series. Also now you can add waterline and inlayed ceramic tile, mosaic inlayed tile, fiber-optic or LED lighting, cascades, streams, and much more! With so many options to choose from, home of all value ranges can easily find a Viking Pool fiberglass pool that corresponds aesthetically with their appearance. Viking Pools are beautiful and permanent looking! This is why customers of all economic classes are going with the Viking Pool fiberglass advantage.

Fiberglass Pool Myth #2

MYTH #2:
Fiberglass Pools are much more expensive than vinyl liner pools.

TRUTH:
Typically, if someone is comparing a Viking fiberglass pool to a liner pools, apples to apples, features to features, they will find that a Viking Pool unit typically runs $5,000-$10,000 more initially, but there are two ways of figuring out the price; the initial price and the initial price plus added expenses of the pool over the course of a lifetime. For example, let’s say your spend $25,000 initially for a vinyl-liner pool. Considering liners will typically late 8 years on average, which can vary depending on a number of factors, before it has to be replaces, and the average cost of a liner replacement is usually between $3,000-$5,000. A vinyl-lined pool owner can spend $8,000-$12,000 on liner replacements alone during the first 20 years. The same principle applies to concrete pools that have to be replastered, every 8 to 12 years, with an average cost of well over $5,000. This is one great advantage of a fiberglass pool. There are almost never large expenses down the road for a homeowner to worry about. When a potential pool buyer figured in the cost of these long-term repairs/expenses, as well as the year to year savings on chemicals, it is no wonder why so many customers are willing to pay more initially for a Viking fiberglass pool in order to pay less and have less headache in the long run.

Fiberglass Pool Myth #1

MYTH #1:
Fiberglass pools pop out of the ground.

TRUTH:
A Viking fiberglass pools will never pop out of the ground if it is properly installed. This is because our fiberglass pools should always be filled with water and the surrounding concrete engulfs the pool’s outer lip, making it impossible for the pool to move unless the concrete moves with it. If any type of pool is installed in an area with a high water table, it is the responsibility of the builder to properly install and safeguard the pool against possible damage due to the high ground water whether it is a fiberglass, vinyl lined or concrete pool.

Dream House: Log Cabin - Laguna Deluxe

Newlyweds Fred and Natasha Ruckel have a cramped apartment on Manhattan's Upper East Side, but they're building a log cabin which includes a Viking Laguna Deluxe in New York's Catskill Mountains. It sounds romantic, but construction problems and an ambitious schedule threaten the construction of their dream house.

The Ruckel's three year journey was featured on DIY Network's Dream: House: Log Cabin.

Check out more photos of their finished Laguna Deluxe by visiting http://clicky.me/6DnS

Viking Bermuda

Each one of these Viking Bermuda fiberglass pools incorporate special options that make them unique in their own way even though they are the exact same pool design. You’ll see decorative designs in the pool deck, Viking Cascades, waterfalls, and spas with spillovers, raised walls and different variations of pool decking from pavers to stamped concrete, flagstone, and exposed aggregate. 

 

Contact your local Viking Pool dealer today and start enjoying this Freeform design one-piece fiberglass pool in your very own backyard!

Tile Mosaics

Not only does Viking Pools offer a plethora of pool designs and sizes to fit any home and landscaping, but you will be able to choose from more options than any other pool manufacture, including handcrafted tiles, mosaics, and inlayed tiles. Choose from whimsical designs, sea, creatures, and even cartoon characters! Because the tile mosaics are incorporated during the manufacturing process they are completely flush with the pool surface, leaving you with that smooth, non-porous surface that resists the attraction and formation on algae. Look at some of these custom mosaics tiles that these Viking Pools have incorporated into their design.

View more photos of mosaics that are incorporated into a Viking Pool on our Flickr page at http://clicky.me/6D1D

Mosaic tiles reflect charm and individual personality and add to the overall look and feel of your pool. Artistry in Mosaics, Inc. is the largest manufacturer of quality, handcrafted ceramic mosaic tile designs in the world. Why not create something fun and exciting with hand cut tile mosaics in your fiberglass pool from Viking Pools!

Perimeter & Inlayed Tiles

Viking Pools offers an elegant selection of standard perimeter tile and corresponding accent tile to make your pool unique. Our inlayed tiles emphasize stairs and seats for safety and appearance.

Here are a few lines of tile that we offer. To see more, including perimeter tile that corresponds with our Diamond Series finish, please visit our Perimeter & Inlayed Tile page at http://clicky.me/3EoL

Advanced Composite Pool

Combining premium raw material and our unique ten-stage manufacturing process creates a pool with unsurpassed appearance and performance.

Each of the five layers of a Viking Pool serves a purpose.

Layer 1: Gel-Coat, Exclusive Crystite®, or Diamond Series™ finish for appearance.
Layer 2: Vinyl Ester Resin, chopped fiberglass, and hand-laid fiberglass for impact resistance and blister protection.
Layer 3: Ceramic Core to increase strength and water resistance.
Layer 4: Hand-laid chopped fiberglass that acts and a corrosion barrier and enhances durability.
Layer 5: Close Bean Construction is used because it is the strongest method of construction available in the industry.

Learn more by visiting http://clicky.me/68Gx

The Roloffs Return

The Roloff family plans to return to television for four special episodes!

Viking Pools and The Pool Guyz had the pleasure of working with Matt Roloff to install a pool in his family's backyard on the set of TLC's Little People, Big World, a reality show that follows the lives of the Roloff family near Portland, Oregon.

A Gulf Coast pool was installed with modified steps to accommodate the family's special needs. The pool installation was featured on The Learning Channel.

When asked why a Viking pool, Matt Roloff replied that Viking offered everything the family needed. "Viking has the benefit of a big corporation and the benefit of a family owned business." – Matt Roloff


To see photos of the fiberglass pool installation for the Roloff family please visit http://clicky.me/30bc

Fitness

A pool can be more than just a backyard retreat. Studies have proven that benefits of water therapy and experts agree that it improves strength and mobility. Swimming is one of the few exercises that is considered to be safe for all people of all ages and activity levels, and a swimming pool provides an excellent forum for total body fitness.

“Liquid Gyms” are all the rage right now. No longer do you need to worry about costly and crowded gyms anymore. With a liquid gym you can enjoy a cool workout in your own backyard. When working out in water your body feels as if there is little to no gravity. Therefore, there is less strain on your joints, making working out much easier.

So contact your Viking Pools Dealer today and be on you way to a healthy, new you!

Pool Search

Viking Pools was recently featured in Pool Search Magazine 2011. Here is the beautiful full page spread!

 

To download a PDF version of this and other prints from Viking Pools please visit our Scribd Profile.

A Bigger Challenge - The Front Yard

Many customers look out into their backyard and see a vision of what they dream to have, and although that thought might have crossed Michael Rigg’s mind, he choose to take on a bigger challenge, the front yard!

This Viking Poseidon found its home in Spring Branch, Texas, located just yards from the front door of Rigg’s home. Additional to the Viking Pool, is a Viking Placid Spa that spills over into the Poseidon, which was built with a vanishing edge, which spills over into yet another pool! Two fun sized slides can be found on either side of the Poseidon pool, which land the kiddos, ages 6 to 11, into the spill over pool!

“I had been shopping for a pool, and was really looking for an above ground pool,” explains Michael, “My wife soon put a stop to that, when she found pictures of an in-ground pool with a vanishing edge.” So Michael’s search continued and he found himself on the phone with Gary’s Pool and Patio, a Viking Dealer.

“From the first conversation, I felt at ease and very comfortable with them,” says Michael, “They have been there every step of the process, and have just been phenomenal to work with!” Gary’s Pool and Patio had never done a project like this and surly learned much in this first time process.

Currently the front yard houses two pools, two slides, one spa, and a fire pit. Michael explained that the best is yet to come, with plans to build a pavilion to surround the Poseidon, and a possible deck or pool house to the right. Compliments to the pool include custom rock work, Oklahoma Blend from Stone and Soil Depot Inc, and LED lighting from a local San Antonio business, Del Lighting Inc.

“A big selling point of the Viking Poseidon was the safety features,” explains Michael, “with the kids swimming in a seven foot pool, they were a bit shy of it. But we found that with the pools built in seat and toe ledges, it was easy for the kids to latch on if they needed to.”

Michael’s front yard is far from finished, hoping to complete with the next couple years, but the excitement grows with each change made throughout the process. “After adding the LED lighting, we are excited to see how the water will reflect with it,” Michael explained. Yet, as you can tell from the pictures, this front yard is something to talk about!