Pool "popping" out of the ground MYTH

Dispelling the Myth of Pools "Popping" out of the ground

A common myth surrounding fiberglass pools and spread by competitors who build gunite pools or vinyl liner pools is that fiberglass pools pop or float out of the ground. If you are told this, ask how a pool full of water could pop out of the ground.

Any watertight object will float if there is more water under it than in it. Pools can only float when they are drained and the water under the pool exerts upward pressure because the pool has been drained.


Why would you drain a pool? Gunite pools need frequent draining to remove cracks, acid wash, clean stains and re-plaster the pool. Vinyl liner pools must be drained frequently to replace or repair liners. Fiberglass pools typically carry a lifetime warranty and should never need resurfacing, so you should not need to drain your pool. The truth is that many more gunite and vinyl pools float than do fiberglass; so don't believe the lie.

If you have any questions about this or any other pool article, call Dolphin Pools at 318-340-0001 or email at ray@dolphinpoolsla.com