General Information

We are live at this year’s Pool and Spa Expo in Las Vega, Nevada. We are here showing off our great line of fiberglass swimming pools.

2019 is upon us and 2018 was an amazing year for Barrier Reef. We have some great brand-new models available for 2019. Among them is a fantastic pool we just built, it’s a 40-footer– 8 foot 6 inches deep, it’s called the Whitsunday Deep. This is our deepest swimming pool to date that has lots of terrific functions. It has a terrific swimming area and swim lane with a huge walk-in entrance. The pool has 4 entry/exit options as designed from the classic Whitsunday 40 version and I assure you’re really going to love this pool.

We additionally have our Dundee series, yes, the Dundee from down under. We have actually made this pool with 4 access points, a lot of seating and our basic safety ledge around the perimeter. Our Dundee Lounger version has a great tanning ledge that you can lay around in, while appreciating your outside surroundings.

We additionally have the brand-new Cube Sundeck. With the Cube Sundeck you can put it anywhere around the swimming pool, and it fits completely with any of our swimming pool designs. The Cube Sundeck has ten inches of water in it, you can lay about in it as well as have a fun soaking up the sunlight.

To read more about our high-quality swimming pools please visit our models and gallery pages and discover the possibilities that await you, when you have a Barrier Reef pool as part of your backyard. Our newest swimming pool models are currently for sale. To learn more about having a pool installed at your home please contact us here. Our fiberglass pools are available in the US and Canada.

There are lots of fiberglass pool makers, and each has a one-of-a-kind production procedure when it involves their pool structures. We know consumers are looking for the very best possible swimming pool they can get, due to the fact that when they add a pool into their life, they don’t intend on changing it anytime soon.

At Barrier Reef, one of the biggest things that sets us apart from others in our sector is our culture. Due to the fact that the majority of producers are purchasing the raw materials essential to construct a swimming pool from the very same vendors, our culture is important. The difference from one pool supplier to another is just how we pick the best readily available materials as well as exactly how we use those resources to make the very best pool for you to purchase.

Some producers like to contrast their swimming pool producing process to the boating or marine market manufacturing procedure. We think the 2 sectors are totally different as well as that contrasting the 2 is like comparing an apple to an orange. It could seem like a comparable contrast but when you look a bit closer into the details as well as compare both, it will become evident that they are unlike in many ways.

When you look at the boating market you will see how it’s different from the fiberglass pool market. When making a watercraft, the marine market is looking to build the boat as light and also as fast as possible. Due to the fact that as you are crashing through the waves you desire the product to soak up some of that energy, the boat additionally needs to be as flexible as possible.

A typical manufacturing technique in the boating market is to utilize a woven roving technique which will make the boat thinner and also lighter. This makes complete sense when building a marine vessel. We simply don’t think that in the fiberglass swimming pool industry that we want our pool wall surfaces to be like a boat, because we do not want such flexibility.

When a fiberglass swimming pool is in the ground it’s subject to movement particularly in freeze-thaw environments associated with cooler areas. That pressure is totally different from what a boat is exposed to in the water. When we are developing your Barrier Reef pool we understand that it’s not going to be in the sea exposed to 120 mph forces, so we desire it to be solid and less flexible.

As a consumer, the material you’re most worried about is the first layer of the swimming pool, mainly because this is the layer that is exposed, which you see and also interact with in the water. This top layer is called the gelcoat layer which has shade as well as occasionally metal flake in it.

At Barrier Reef we choose the most sophisticated gelcoats readily available and we never compromise on this critical part of our fiberglass swimming pools. Our pools make use of the finest, while being economically feasible, gelcoats and modern technology that we can use, to bring you the best pools possible.

After thousands of pools being put in the ground in all different type of climates, we have actually discovered that the most effective swimming pool type is a robust fiberglass pool by Barrier Reef. What does that mean, how can a swimming pool be a more robust? Our swimming pools are much heavier and much thicker than any type of other brand name on the market.

Consider the pressures that are antagonizing the pool when it’s in the ground. The pool itself acts as a retaining wall, needing to preserve everything behind the swimming pool versus everything in the swimming pool. Natural ground forces are attempting to push the swimming pool inward as well as the water inside the swimming pool is pressing it out. The best possible mix is to develop a really strong swimming pool which is robust and hefty.

The benefit of this is that when the installer is managing the swimming pool, moving it and putting it in the ground the pool walls are not very adaptable, and also the pool stays strong as soon as in the ground. Having such thick swimming pool wall surfaces is a crucial variable as the swimming pool ages as well, since ground stress will not cause a Barrier pool to bulge like some manufacturers that make a thinner pool.

When comparing different kinds of building processes some make use of a fabric-based material, which is a woven roving textile or fiberglass matting as the structure of the swimming pool. The difference in concept is that the fiberglass fabric is very solid and resembles a web of fiberglass that’s thin and also light. This would be great for stopping a bullet, on a bullet proof vest or something like that, because it’s acts as a safeguard from extreme pressures. Yet it does not provide us any type of architectural strength, which suggests the pool has a great deal of flex and we don’t want that.

When contrasting the woven roving approach to the chop technique the woven roving method utilizes the fabric with resins that are shot from a specialized gun around a swimming pool covering to construct a finished swimming pool. The problem we have with this technique is that you can create something called resin richness. Resin richness takes place when the resin material starts to merge on the matting creating an irregular application. Gradually this pooled resin will create trouble and also is not the most effective method to get the perfect mix or proportion of fiberglass product.

The chop method of construction Barrier Reef selects to use, shoots fiberglass strands, which nearly resemble a thick fishing line, with a specialty slice gun. This gun chops the fiberglass right into these strands as well as they are used to the fiberglass shell. The benefit to building a swimming pool by doing this is that you have the randomness of the fiberglass being placed on at unique angles as well as layers. The chop gun technique adds layers to your swimming pool shell, with an excellent ratio between the resins and the fiberglass. This guarantees that the resin fills similarly into the fiberglass as well as gives us the very best composite framework.

The Barrier Reef mission is to build the finest most durable pool that we can, which is why we add much more fiberglass, more material and make the swimming pool heavier. Gradually this results in a much better structure in the ground for you as well as your family members to appreciate over time. We just do not think that in the fiberglass swimming pool market that we want our swimming pool wall surfaces to be like a watercraft, in that we don’t want that flexibility.

In this video Tony Walton discusses the main features of the new Coral Sea 35 Lounger, part of the Barrier Reef Fiberglass Pools Lounger Series for 2016.

The Coral Sea comes in seven different shimmer colors, unique to Barrier Reef pools. The pool in this video is in the beautiful Aquamarine Shimmer color. This color provides a vibrant and warm experience while in the water.

The Coral Sea Lounger still has the same great features as the standard Coral Sea model like, wide entry steps at the shallow end, resting benches along the swim line and dual entry and exit steps at the deep end of the pool.

The new addition is the lounger, it’s huge! The lounger will fit bodies of all sizes and has a resting ledge for your head. The lounger can lounge several people at the same time and is a great way to relax without having to leave the water. The lounger model also features a safety ledge along the swim line for easy access out of or into the swim lane. This is a great pool for any backyard in 2016.

Barrier Reef now has over 30 models of fiberglass pools and spas to choose from. These pools come in various shapes, sizes and colors to fit most backyards and personal styles.

In this video Tony Walton discusses the main features of the new Whitsunday 35 Lounger, part of the new Lounger Series for 2016. 

The new series comes in beautiful colors and vibrant styles and features a lounger. The Whitsunday lounger can be accessed from the inside of the pool or at the entry point. There is plenty of room to fully relax and the lounger has a ledge to raise your head above the water and support the neck for the ultimate in relaxation. A safety ledge surrounds the edge exposed to the swim lane which is perfect for getting in and out of the pool and onto the lounger.

The Whitsunday 35 Lounger offers dual entry point steps along the front side of the pool, with dual entry stairs and benches at the other end. The pool also has a large swim lane of 35 feet, which is plenty of space for swimming laps or having fun and relaxing.

Barrier Reef now has over 30 models of fiberglass pools and spas to choose from. These pools come in various shapes, sizes and colors to fit most backyards and personal styles.

Barrier Reef Fiberglass Pools is pleased to announce the soon to arrive spring season. It is coming and its right around the corner and if you are considering an in ground fiberglass pool from one of our Quality Builders now is the time. 

Believe or not Spring is right around the corner and before you know it you feel a different when that March sun hits you and thoughts of hot days to come. This is also the time people start thinking about putting a in ground swimming pool in there backyard and early research is important if you want to get swimming this summer.

Its important to start early in order to get your design budget in line with your expectations so gathering fiberglass pool costs, landscaping and options together is crucial before diving in.

Talking to builders early will reduce your stress for all parties during this process, because Builders have more time to answer your questions and are more available before the peak of the season starts.

For a builder near you fill out our contact form or call us at our phone number.

Let there be light…

UV has a bit of a bad rap. Typically the “UV Index” will tell us how much time we can spend in direct sunlight, or how much sunscreen we have to put on. Well now UV has come to be our friend when sanitizing your swimming pool. While some are saying that UV Sanitizers are the best on the market for its sanitation, water clarity and simplicity but there are a number of reasons why they may be right.

What is the theory behind UV Sanitizers?

Basically the Ultraviolet light destroys over 60 known pathogens and microorganisms with no chemical by product residual. It is very safe to use, easy to install and requires little to no maintenance while having a low initial startup and continuous monthly cost. Other methods combine 90% of workload to Oxidization and 10% for sanitation however UV does both. There are no harsh odours, red eyes, skin irritation or asthma/allergy flare ups with UV.

That all sounds good but how does UV work?

Basically a UV system is installed just after the filtration system. A device is installed that blasts the passing water with a very large amount of UV light. The UV light will take on the same process as Ozone and will destroy and prohibit the regrowth of certain cells; algae, bacteria, cysts, viruses and chloramines – which is the chlorine by product that makes your eyes red and your skin scratchy. Your pool surface is also safe since there is no chemicals left behind. Most UV systems are the same price if not less expensive than traditional chlorine or salt systems with automated panels. Affordable solutions for UV are around $1400 and the bulbs last around 4-7 years and cost a measly $190 to replace.

So if you are looking for a safe, non-chemical solution for keeping your pool clean and safe you may want to look into a UV or Ozone/UV combination system.

Verdict :

Ozone/UV combination appears to be the Utopian solution for sanitizing your pool without harsh chemicals.

What about Swimming Pool Ionizers?

Basically an Ion is an atom that has an electrical charge. The use of copper to attract algae and kill it, and also stopping the regrowth of algae.

How does it clean my pool?

Your pool actually already has a form of Ions in it. When your pool is installed a device is installed right into the plumbing that has a copper element in it. Electricity is introduced to the element and ultimately the water that will enter your pool. Once the charged particles enter the pool they will float until they encounter a microorganism – causing an attraction that allows the current of the water to push the contaminants away into the filtration system.

Electricity in my pool? That doesn’t sound good…

To be honest that is not a concern. Many concerns surrounding Ionization have promoted alternate methods of sanitizing and maintaining the chemical balance in your pool. If your local environment has a hard water challenge (Over 500ppm or more) there will be some cleaning required at the device containing the copper as it will accumulate scaling. Additionally you want to use the Ionizer limited amounts, with another Sanitation methods in conjunction and keep your pool below 80F. Although the water will still be safe it could stain lighter hair to a greenish colour or even worse – stain can build up on the walls and surface of your pool.

Verdict:

This is an ionizer it uses silver, copper and zinc in sintered metal electrodes. Silver is not an EPA recognized sanitizer. We try to get metals out of the water to prevent staining and this puts them back. So jury is still out on this one.