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Call or stop by your local Seven Seas Pools & Spas location to walk through the lineup and pick the right shell for your yard.
Nowak Fiberglass Pools is a small, family-owned one-piece fiberglass-pool manufacturer based in Amity, Pennsylvania, in the Southwestern PA region. It is the only fiberglass-pool manufacturer in the state of Pennsylvania. The operation was built on the back of more than twenty years of fiberglass-repair experience before the family began manufacturing pools, and that repair-first DNA shows up in the construction: pools are built with 20% to 30% more raw materials than typical fiberglass production shells, gelcoat finishes that the bigger national manufacturers charge as paid upgrades come standard on every Nowak pool, and every shell is built in limited production runs under one roof rather than across a multi-state production network. Ten named pool models cover the typical residential range: full-size rectangular family pools (Atlantis, Grand Atlantis), a beach-entry rectangular (Zero Entry), curvy freeform pools (Aruba, Jupiter Island, Subdivision, Play Pool), a compact plunge (Little Lounger), plus the Avon and the Pittsburgh Deep. Seven Seas Pools & Spas carries Nowak Fiberglass Pools across our service area.
Nowak is a family-owned operation built on more than twenty years of fiberglass-repair experience. That experience matters in pool manufacturing because the pools that come back for repair tell you where weaker shells fail. The family decided early that the right path was to apply that knowledge to the build itself: heavier resin lay-up, more fiberglass mat per shell, tighter inspection, and gelcoat finishes that hold up to long-term chemistry exposure. Production is intentionally limited so each shell gets full attention rather than running on a per-week production quota.
The Nowak facility in Amity, Pennsylvania is the single location where every Nowak pool is built. There is no second factory and no parent-company production network. The shells are one-piece molded fiberglass, finished with marine-grade gelcoat at the factory, and trucked to the install site for set.
Nowak is the only fiberglass-pool manufacturer in the state of Pennsylvania. The closest comparable manufacturers ship in from the Carolinas, Indiana, and Texas. For yards in the Mid-Atlantic and Mid-West, a Nowak shell has a meaningfully shorter delivery route, which simplifies scheduling and reduces the freight cost folded into the package price.
Explore the Nowak lineup with Seven Seas Pools & Spas, compare heavy-duty Pennsylvania-made shapes, premium finishes, and beach-entry options, then choose the right one-piece shell for your yard.
A one-piece fiberglass shell has three structural advantages over the alternatives:
Faster install than a vinyl-liner or concrete build. The shell arrives finished. Most of the on-site time is excavation, set, backfill, and the decking around it.
Lower lifetime chemical and surface-care load than concrete. Concrete is porous and reactive with pool chemistry; gelcoat is not. You run less acid, less chlorine, and fewer resurfacing cycles over the life of the pool.
No liner replacement cycle. A vinyl liner is a wear part on a 7-to-15-year replacement clock. A gelcoat shell is not.
Seven Seas carries the full Nowak lineup. The lineup is named individually rather than tiered into series, which matches how Nowak builds: each model is its own shell mold, not a variant inside a larger product family.
| Model | Shape | Outside Dimensions | Depth Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantis | Rectangular with entry steps and bench | 32' × 14' | 3'6" to 5'10" (4'8" mid) | Family swim plus entertaining |
| Grand Atlantis | Rectangular with entry steps and bench | 38' × 16' | 3'7" to 6'3" (4'11" mid) | Largest Nowak rectangular, casual lap swim |
| Zero Entry | Rectangular with beach entry | 40' × 16' | 4" entry to 6'3" deep | Beach-entry lounging plus full swim |
| Aruba | Curvy freeform with bench | 34' × 14' | 3' to 6' (4'7" mid) | Freeform style with full swim depth |
| Jupiter Island | Curvy freeform (peanut profile) | 34' × 14' | ~3' to 4'6" main floor | Freeform party pool, optional tanning ledge |
| Subdivision | Curvy freeform with bench | 33' × 13' | 3'11" to 6' (60" mid) | Smaller-yard freeform |
| Play Pool | Freeform with deck-side jets | 32' × 14' | 3'3" to 5'10" (4'6" mid) | Backyard play and games |
| Little Lounger | Compact freeform plunge | 14' × 8' | 4' uniform | Tightest yards, cool-down soak |
| Avon | Freeform | Consultation | Consultation | See model page for fit guidance |
| Pittsburgh Deep | Specialty deep-end pool | Consultation | Specialty deep-end profile | Real deep-end use |
The Avon and Pittsburgh Deep dimension specs are not currently published. We confirm fit and the exact dig spec for those two during your in-store or on-site consultation.
A Nowak fiberglass pool starts with selecting a heavy-duty, Pennsylvania-made shell built to outlast typical industry standards. Seven Seas Pools & Spas can walk you through the full Nowak lineup, compare rectangular, freeform, and beach-entry models, then help confirm access, decking, equipment, and installation details before the project moves forward.
The Atlantis (32' × 14') and the Grand Atlantis (38' × 16') are Nowak's rectangular family pools. Both include molded entry steps at one end and a long bench down one side, with a depth profile that runs from a shallow end around 3'6" up to a deep end around 5'10" to 6'3". The Grand Atlantis is the largest pool in the Nowak lineup at 38' of inside length. If you want a clean rectangular shape that swims well, seats a crowd on the bench, and reads as architectural rather than naturalistic, these are the two to walk through first.
The Zero Entry is a 40' × 16' rectangular pool with a beach entry: the shallow end slopes up to a 4-inch wading depth at one corner, then steps down through 17 inches and 3'7" to a 6'3" deep end. It is the only Nowak pool with a true beach (zero-depth) entry. The configuration reads especially well for households with small children, for adults who want a lounge zone in inches of water, and for landscape designs that want the pool to feel like a beach plus a swim hole.
The Aruba (34' × 14'), Jupiter Island (34' × 14'), Subdivision (33' × 13'), and Play Pool (32' × 14') are Nowak's four freeform pools. Each has a different curve language and a slightly different floor profile, so the choice between them is driven by which shape reads right in your yard and how you'll use the pool. The Aruba and the Play Pool sit closest to the "freeform family pool" use case; the Jupiter Island has a peanut-style profile and a tanning-ledge variant (Jupiter Island TL) for shallow lounging; the Subdivision is the smallest of the four at 33' × 13' and fits tighter yards. The depth ranges are similar across the group, roughly 3' to 4'6" or 6' depending on model.
The Little Lounger is Nowak's compact plunge at 14' × 8' outside with a uniform 4-foot depth. It fits in yards that cannot hold a full-size pool, runs on a smaller water volume, heats faster, and is the right answer when the yard's hard constraints rule out everything bigger.
The Avon and the Pittsburgh Deep are Nowak models that don't currently publish full dig specs on the public site. The Pittsburgh Deep is the specialty deep-end pool in the lineup, named for the home region. The Avon is a smaller freeform. We confirm exact dimensions and depth profile for both during your in-store consultation.
The current Nowak gelcoat lineup runs three named finishes, plus custom color options:
The deepest of the three named finishes. Reads with the most water-color depth in sunlight.
The brightest of the three. Reads pale and clean under direct sun.
A neutral gray-blue. Reads contemporary and pairs especially well with stone or paver coping.
Available on request. Lead times run slightly longer than the standard palette.
In 2025 Nowak switched the underlying gelcoat technology to non-pigmented gelcoats backed by granite chips. The change is for long-term chemical and UV resistance. Pigmented gelcoats can fade or chalk under aggressive chlorine exposure over decades; the non-pigmented granite-chip finish holds color and texture longer. The named color is delivered through the chip layer and the underlying tone of the substrate rather than through pigment in the gelcoat itself. The visual result is similar across the three named finishes; the durability profile is meaningfully better.
For long-term surface life, Nowak's own recommendation is to lean toward white or very light powder-blue tones, which hold up to chlorine chemistry better than darker finishes regardless of the gelcoat technology underneath.
Review shell size, truck access, excavation needs, decking options, premium gelcoat finishes, water care, and specific Nowak model availability with a Seven Seas advisor.
Nowak's stated warranty position is that salt-water sanitization systems are not recommended for their gelcoat surface. The reasoning is twofold:
If you have your heart set on a salt-water system, talk to Seven Seas during the consultation. We can walk you through what salt operation does to the warranty position and what the alternatives look like. Traditional chlorine sanitization with a good automatic chlorinator is the recommended path on a Nowak shell.
Nowak warranty coverage breaks into two pieces:
Lifetime structural warranty. Covers the fiberglass shell holding water for the life of the pool under proper installation. Failures at the structural level are rare on a one-piece fiberglass shell, but it is the coverage that matters most because it underwrites the structural integrity of the entire investment.
Gelcoat and surface warranty. Covers the gelcoat finish against the defects the surface can develop over time. This is the unusual piece: most national fiberglass-pool manufacturers do not offer a gelcoat warranty because the gelcoat raw-material supplier disclaims warranty coverage. Nowak underwrites the surface coverage themselves. The 2025 switch to granite-chip non-pigmented gelcoats is part of that surface-warranty story: a more chemically and UV-resistant finish supports a more durable warranty position.
Before you sign the install contract, ask Seven Seas for the printed Nowak warranty document. Read what's covered, what's excluded (the salt-water exclusion in particular), the proof-of-installation requirement, and whether the warranty transfers to the next owner.
A Seven Seas Nowak install runs about two weeks start to finish for the pool, the electric, and the concrete decking. That includes excavation, shell set, plumbing, backfill, equipment-pad setup, electrical, and concrete decking. Exact timeline varies with weather, site access, and any utility-line work the yard requires.
The on-site sequence:
Site assessment. A Seven Seas crew lead walks your yard, confirms access for the delivery truck, marks utility lines, and finalizes the dig spec.
Excavation. The hole is dug to the published Nowak dig diagram for your chosen model (plus the standard surround clearance for backfill and decking).
Shell delivery and set. The Nowak shell is trucked from Amity, PA, lifted into the hole, and leveled.
Plumbing and equipment pad. Skimmer lines, returns, suction lines, and equipment-pad plumbing run during the same window.
Backfill and water fill. Backfill goes in around the shell at the same rate water goes into the pool, which keeps hydrostatic pressure balanced.
Electrical and equipment. Pump, filter, heater, and any automation get installed and tested.
Decking. Concrete decking pours around the coping. Paver, stamped, or stone decking is available as an upgrade.
Start-up and orientation. Water chemistry is set, the equipment is run through a full cycle, and the Seven Seas team walks you through your maintenance routine.
For yards outside the Seven Seas service area but inside Nowak's direct-install range (south of Pittsburgh), Nowak installs their own pools. For yards outside both, the Nowak Assisted Installation program ships the shell and the equipment to a homeowner or contractor and supports the install with phone guidance from the factory.
A Nowak fiberglass pool starts with selecting a heavy-duty, Pennsylvania-made shell built for long-term durability. Seven Seas Pools & Spas can walk you through the full Nowak lineup, compare rectangular, freeform, and beach-entry models, then help confirm access, decking, equipment, and installation details before the project moves forward.
Three pool-construction methods dominate the inground market: fiberglass, concrete, and vinyl-liner. The trade-offs at a glance:
| Axis | Fiberglass (Nowak) | Concrete | Vinyl-Liner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Install timeline | About 2 weeks total | 3 to 6 months total | 4 to 8 weeks total |
| Shape flexibility | Fixed to manufacturer shapes | Fully custom | Fixed to liner shapes |
| Surface chemistry | Inert gelcoat, low chemical load | Porous, higher chemical load | Vinyl liner, mid chemical load |
| Resurfacing or liner replacement cycle | None for the life of the shell | 10 to 15 years (replaster) | 7 to 15 years (replace liner) |
| Up-front cost | Mid to upper-mid | Higher | Lower up front, higher lifetime |
Inside the fiberglass category, Nowak's positioning vs. the large national manufacturers (e.g., the Latham, Imagine, Thursday, San Juan, and Leisure brand families) is the limited-production family-build story plus the upgraded-gelcoat-included-standard policy. The trade-off: Nowak's lineup is smaller (10 models vs. 50-plus for a national manufacturer) and lead times can be longer during peak season. For shoppers who want a clean rectangular pool or a freeform that fits the Nowak lineup, the limited-production manufacturing advantage often wins; for shoppers who want a specific shape Nowak doesn't make, a national manufacturer with a wider catalog is the better path. River Pools is the other one-piece fiberglass brand carried by Seven Seas; that brand fields ten distinct series with broader shape coverage and auto-cover-ready rectangular series, but uses a high-production national manufacturing model.
Yes. The closest fiberglass-pool manufacturers to Nowak ship in from out of state.
About two weeks start to finish for the pool, electric, and concrete on a typical Seven Seas install. Weather, site access, and utility-line work can push the timeline.
Nowak's warranty position is that salt sanitization is not recommended for their gelcoat surface. Traditional chlorine sanitization is the recommended path. If salt is non-negotiable, talk to us during the consultation about the warranty implications and the alternatives.
No. Upgraded gelcoat finishes and borders are standard on every Nowak pool. The big national manufacturers typically charge a four-figure upgrade for the premium finish; Nowak includes it.
Yes. It is the unusual piece of the Nowak warranty: most national fiberglass manufacturers do not offer one because the gelcoat raw-material supplier disclaims coverage. Nowak underwrites the surface warranty themselves. Read the printed warranty document during the consultation.
Slightly. The three named finishes (Maya Mist, Heavenly Blue Mist, Gray Ocean Mist) are still available, and the visual result is similar to the pigmented version. The bigger change is durability: the granite-chip non-pigmented gelcoat is more chemical-resistant and UV-stable over the long term.
The Grand Atlantis (38' × 16' outside) is the longest. The Zero Entry (40' × 16' outside including the beach-entry slope) is slightly longer overall but uses a portion of that length for the zero-depth entry rather than swim water.
The Little Lounger (14' × 8' outside, 4' uniform depth) is the compact plunge for tight yards.
No. The shells are molded in fixed sizes. You can customize the gelcoat color (custom colors available on request), the decking material, the equipment package, and the lighting, but the shell shape itself is fixed to one of the ten models.
At the Nowak facility in Amity, Pennsylvania. Every Nowak shell is built at that single location.
Yes. Nowak remains a family-owned and family-run manufacturer building every shell at the single Amity, Pennsylvania facility.
The Nowak lineup is small enough that walking through all ten models in person is realistic during a single visit. Call or stop by your local Seven Seas Pools & Spas location to see gelcoat sample chips for Maya Mist, Heavenly Blue Mist, and Gray Ocean Mist, look at installed-pool galleries from yards near yours, and walk through the full turnkey price for your specific yard, shape, and finish.
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