In 1958, George Sullivan concluded that fiberglass, a new and revolutionary building material, would be perfect for constructing swimming pools. He built his first fiberglass pool in Seattle, WA, and in the process, founded San Juan Products. Today, that swimming pool is still in use-and is still beautiful and durable.

The fiberglass that San Juan uses has a multitude of advantages. It is made of 100-percent vinyl ester throughout its entire laminate structure, making it well-built and tough. The surface is smooth to the touch and repels algae. Maintenance costs are negligible, as the use of chemicals and electricity is minimal, and because the finish is smooth and non-porous, acid washing, sand blasting, replastering and repainting are not required.

Homeowners everywhere are becoming more knowledgeable about the high quality of San Juan fiberglass pools," states Kirk Sullivan, president of San Juan Products. "Our pools are permanent, and they do not require constant remodeling."

As a building material, fiberglass is ideal for the production of more than the traditional backyard swimming pool. In fact, fiberglass is also perfect for indoor applications. Because San Juan crafts each pool at a factory, extra amenities, like custom jets, water features and decorative tile, can be added before delivery, giving customers the chance to create poolscapes that fit into their lifestyles.

San Juan is constantly devising new ways to use fiberglass, and offers negative edges, spas, therapy pools and an assortment of other specialty models. "What many are now discovering is that we can use fiberglass in a variety of ways, not just in the construction of conventional pools," explains Sullivan. "After five decades of learning about fiberglass pools, we believe that San Juan Products, which are sold by dealers nationally, offers the best value for the money."