One of the major mistakes homeowners make when shopping for an inground pool is the fact that they overlook the pool's warranty all to often. This is especially true in the fiberglass pool industry. The reason why this occurs is because just about every manufacturer boasts a strong structural warranty. These warranties range from '25 Years' to 'Lifetime'. But the unfortunate reality is that most consumers don't actually read the fine print in these warranties, which, with a fiberglass pool, have 3 main components:
- Structure Warranty
- Finish Warranty
- Disclaimers
Perhaps even more important than a structural warranty is a fiberglass pool's finish warranty. Believe it or not, there are actually manufacturers warrantying their pool finishes for a mere 1-3 years. Others claim to have longer warranties but these are often times prorated. This, along with disclaimers, is just another reason to read the words on the warranty before you, as a consumer, decide of which company you'll be going with.