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Like any other finely crafted piece of work, Yankee Pools owes its existence to the creative design concepts of skilled engineers. Paying particular attention to safety, strength and aesthetics, our designers concieve a pattern, which is first drafted on paper then built as a solid structure composed of steel and wood. Design features, such as steps, convenience ledges, textured surfaces, and swim-outs are made at this time.
From this solid structure, a fiberglass plug is made. A plug, in very simple terms, is an extremely thick prototype of a swimming pool. From this plug, a fiberglass mold is made. A mold, you might say, is a swimming pool turned inside out. Hundreds of pools are perfectly replicated from this mold.
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| Layer 1: |
Because we are working with a "male" mold, the first step is to apply the internal finish of CPC's white Gel Coat or one of our Gemstone finishes for a smooth natural granite look. |
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Once the Gel Coat or Gemstone finish has been applied, an epoxy-modified resin, called Vinyl Ester Resin, is combined with fiberglass to form the important corrosion barrier. |
| Layers 3 & 4: |
Reinforcing layers of fiberglass and resin laminate are applied by hand and pool's coping and honeycomb vertical supports are completed to achieve the maximum strength possible. |
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