Glass Pools
Glass pools create a striking architectural feature by incorporating transparent walls into swimming pool structures. From luxury residential pools to hotels and commercial aquatic facilities, transparent pool panels create unique underwater views and modern architectural designs.
At Factory Fish Tanks, we specialize in custom acrylic pool panels, providing fabrication, engineering coordination, and installation services worldwide.
Glass Pools vs. Acrylic Pools
Traditional glass and acrylic are both used for transparent swimming pool applications. However, they have different structural and physical properties.
For most large-scale transparent pool installations, we prefer acrylic because of its impact resistance, optical clarity, lighter weight, and flexibility in custom fabrication.
Impact Resistance
Acrylic offers significantly greater impact resistance than conventional glass and is less prone to brittle fracture.
Optical Clarity
High-quality cast acrylic provides excellent transparency and clear underwater viewing.
Custom Fabrication
Acrylic can be fabricated into large, curved, and custom-shaped panels to accommodate complex architectural designs.
Reduced Weight
Acrylic is substantially lighter than glass of comparable thickness, simplifying handling and installation.
Large Viewing Panels
Acrylic allows for expansive transparent viewing areas and seamless architectural integration.
Design Flexibility
Acrylic offers architects greater flexibility when designing infinity pools, elevated pools, and underwater viewing walls.
Our Services
Custom Fabrication
Manufacturing oversized acrylic panels to meet project-specific dimensions and specifications.
Structural Engineering
Coordination with state-approved, licensed Professional Engineers for structural calculations, hydrostatic pressure analysis, and engineering drawings before production.
Design & Engineering Coordination
Coordination of acrylic thickness, panel dimensions, support systems, concrete channels, and installation details.
Waterproofing & Installation
On-site installation, structural integration, silicone sealing, and coordination of waterproofing systems.
Worldwide Project Support
Shipping, fabrication, and installation coordination for residential and commercial projects internationally.
Engineering, Fabrication & Warranty
10 years
Acrylic Panel Warranty
10-year warranty for eligible acrylic panels against yellowing, crazing, and structural degradation, subject to written warranty terms.
3 years
Installation & Seal Warranty
3-year warranty for eligible installation work and glazing seals, subject to written warranty terms.
State-approved PE
Professional Engineering
We coordinate hydrostatic pressure analysis, structural calculations, and stamped engineering documents with state-licensed Professional Engineers as required by the project.
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Start Your Project
Whether you are designing a luxury glass swimming pool, an infinity pool, or a commercial swimming pool with transparent viewing walls, Factory Fish Tanks provides custom acrylic fabrication, engineering coordination, and installation support.