Texas is in the midst of hurricane season and many homeowners may find themselves wondering what they need to do in order to keep their fiberglass pools intact after a major storm. 

Fortunately, most weather news outlets provide ample warning to those who need it, and fiberglass swimming pools require less preparation than their concrete counterparts.

Here’s a closer look at four of the easiest ways to keep your swimming pool area as safe as possible if a hurricane hits your part of Texas.

  1. Keep Your Water Levels Normal

If you know a hurricane is coming, the last thing you want to do is drain your pool. Before the storm hits, make sure that your fiberglass swimming pool is properly leveled. 

Water adds weight to your swimming pool and prevents it from popping up out of the ground due to excess pressure from groundwater.

  1. Turn Off All Power That Leads to Your System

You want to keep your swimming pool’s electrical systems as intact as possible after a major storm. If you receive an alert that a hurricane is approaching, shut down all power that leads to your equipment from your circuit breaker.

This action can help you protect the following equipment and save on any expensive repairs after the storm:

  • Chlorinators
  • Heaters
  • Pool Lighting
  • Pool Pump

  1. Give Your External Pool Equipment a Protective Boost

Aside from turning off the power to your external equipment, make sure to add an extra layer of protection that helps it weather a strong storm. Your pool pump, time clock, and heaters should be thoroughly wrapped in waterproof plastic in order to prevent water and debris from damaging their components.

  1. Trim Nearby Bushes and Trees

Although fiberglass is an extremely durable material, it can still be damaged and cracked by fallen heavy objects. Hurricane season is notorious for rustling up bushes and causing damage to older, larger trees. 

A heavy tree or fallen limb can easily cause some serious damage to a fiberglass swimming pool. We suggest that before every storm season, you trim the trees that surround your pool area and limit the risk of substantial leaks or other damage.

Cleaning Up After the Storm

Although we’ve given you some great tips for protecting your swimming pool area during a hurricane, it’s likely that you’ll still have a mess to clean up afterward.

When dealing with the aftermath of a major storm, always keep these pointers in mind:

  • Wait until everything is dry before touching any of your electrical appliances
  • If your fiberglass pool uses chlorine, shock the pool after cleaning in order to rebalance the water
  • Reach out to a leak detection specialist that can evaluate any potential damage and resolve problems before they start to really eat into your budget

Ensure Your Swimming Pool Requires Less Maintenance With Texas Fiberglass Pools

If you own a concrete swimming pool and would like to have it resurfaced in order to ensure further protection of your investment, Texas Fiberglass Pools can help. We are one of the state’s leading providers of fiberglass resurfacing services and swimming pool crack and leak repairs.

Contact us to learn more about our services or to schedule your fiberglass resurfacing project.