5 TICK CERTIFIED PRODUCT

Barrier Reef Pools set the benchmark around the world for best practices in manufacturing the highest quality fibreglass pools. There is no better way to prove this than by obtaining the prestigious Australian Standards 5 Tick Product Certification.

To gain this certification Barrier Reef Pools had to apply to Sai Global who is the Australian Standard Approval Authority. Their approval process is extremely involved and they assessed all sections of our fibreglass pool manufacturing process and procedures.

All materials supplied are rigidly controlled to meet performance specifications. There are no exceptions. This applies to gelcoat, resins, glass reinforcing materials, additional fixtures and fittings. All these materials are Lloyds of London/DNV approved products for the manufacture of fibreglass swimming pools.

The manufacturing process is monitored, documented, and recorded at every step, from the beginning process of preparing the mould, through to the full production, final detailing, inspection, storage, and transporting to the site. The operating conditions of the manufacturing facilities, such as temperature and humidity, are closely monitored and adjusted accordingly.

Once the pool is released from the mould, stringent and comprehensive testing is performed. The gelcoat finish and colour is visually inspected. The hardness of the surface is measured, as well as the wall thickness being checked at more than 25 positions around the pool. This is done by ultrasonic mechanic testing and recording. Every pool is weighed using an electronic digital scale to ensure the specified amount of material has been used during production stages to meet standards.

POOL CONSTRUCTION – 7 LAYERS OF STRENGTH

LAYER 1  INTERIOR SURFACE FINISH

Advanced Pool Colour Technology gelcoat with an optional Lifetime Interior Surface Guarantee that is UV and chemical resistant using the best colour technology currently available.

LAYER 2  ANTI-CORROSION BARRIER

Highest quality Vinyl Ester resin layer, providing excellent bonding to Advance Pool Colour Technology as well as superior chemical and water resistance for the highest protection.

LAYER 3  FIRST STRUCTURAL LAYER AND ADDITIONAL CHEMICAL RESISTANT LAYER

Additional layer of the highest quality Vinyl Ester resin combined with JUSHI E6-CR glass fibre to further increase corrosion resistance and strength to the laminate.

LAYER 4  SECOND STRUCTURAL LAYER

Consists of high quality Polyester resin and JUSHI E6-CR glass fibre with additional structural enhanced properties. No fillers used.

LAYER 5  REINFORCEMENT LAYER

Additional layer of high quality Polyester resin and JUSHI E6-CR glass fibre with additional structural enhanced properties added to the reinforcement structures on the pool shell. No fillers used.

LAYER 6  OUTER CORE LAMINATE

Klegecell/Divinycell sandwich core laminate is used on luxury yachts and F1 racing boats. Klegecell/Divinycell has been recognised as a world leader in high performance sandwich core strengthening.

LAYER 7  OUTER SEALER COAT

Glossy finish coat with high quality waxed Polyester resin to protect the pool layers.

VINYL ESTER RESIN

Is the highest quality resin available for swimming pools with excellent resistance to osmosis, heat, corrosion and water damage. Vinyl Ester resin is twice the price of alternative resin types. Barrier Reef Pools uses three layers of Vinyl Ester resin in the manufacturing of our pools, ensuring a longer lasting pool with increased strength and protection. Benefits of Vinyl Ester Resin “Making your pool last longer”: Higher resitance to water penetration and damage (Osmosis), higher resistance to heat, higher resistance from corrosion and improved strength properties. Note: Lifetime guarantee is subject to standard Barrier Reef Pools warranty terms and Australian Standards.

JUSHI E6-CR GLASS FIBRE

Is a High-Performance environment friendly glass fibre that replaces mainstream E glass fibre. JUSHI E6-CR is a new E-glass fibre with enhanced properties. It combines all the benefits of E-glass fibre with technical breakthrough in strength, modulus, temperature resistance and acid corrosion resistance, thus meeting the requirements of the most demanding applications. Compared with traditional E-glass fibre, JUSHI E6-CR offers the following unqiue benefits: Higher tensile strength, higher corrosion resistance, superior mechanical properties, higher temperature endurance, higher softening temperature and excellent environment durability.