Poolside by CGT and Trevi have collaborated to create the ‘Blizzard’ pool liner pattern that uses rich hues of deep blue color in a design that imitates the look of natural stone. The pattern gives the pool a textured look reminiscent of blue slate. The deep blue pool liner pattern that is printed on a […]
Category: Construction Systems/Materials
Natare Makes Underwater Windows
Natare manufacturers swimming pool windows that provide a clear view into the swimming or diving pool below the water’s surface, an invaluable aid for underwater photography, education, or the ultimate view of competition swimming. These strong rectangular windows are suitable for installation in any concrete or stainless-steel pool. The window installs flush with the interior […]
Futurewood Offers CleverDeck
Futurewood produces CleverDeck, a decking product made from recycled plastic, rice husks, and hardwood sawdust. The CleverDeck Xtreme version also has a pure polymer shell over the recycled core. This allows the company to create high-quality decking that is cost effective over time and easy to maintain. The composite decking materials are formulated for durability. […]
Seeking a Pre-Fab Pool Solution
For all the staying power of traditional concrete pools, alternative construction types have gained popularity in recent years for a variety of impactful reasons. Case in point, builder/designer Kevin Fleming recently turned to a pre-manufactured pool shell as a way to streamline the installation process and reduce the risk of construction defects.
Fine Points: Consider the Cannonball
Kevin Cobabe has a profound love of cannonball dives and has a made a habit christening his pools with a patented big splash. But there’s more to the ritual than meets the eye, he says. By considering the cannonball, he designs pools with sudden bather surge in mind.
Pentair Offers MagicFlame
Pentair makes its MagicFlame fire and water bowl feature with five finish options to match most poolside decors. Manufactured with durable glass fiber reinforced concrete, MagicFlame comes complete with weatherproof and anti-corrosion enclosure, electronic ignition and can be paired with a Pentair Automation system for convenient operation from anywhere at any time. Learn more here.
A RENOLIT Membrane for Splash Pads and Other Pool-Deck Applications
RENOLIT offers RENOLIT SOLID, a reinforced PVC membrane created for splash pads, either for new construction or renovations. Also ideal for aquatic facility decks, this 80-mil thick membrane can be used on new or existing deck surfaces, making them waterproof and slip-resistant for safety. The membrane provides a terrific solution for common splash pad and deck […]
Thursday Pools offers New INSPIRATION & IDEA Book
Thursday Pools, manufacturer of innovative fiberglass pools, has developed a comprehensive new IDEA & INSPIRATION BOOK to help inspire consumers with ideas to design their backyards—from shapes and sizes of pools as well as pool colors, shade solutions, landscaping ideas, lighting, as well as the importance of safety.
Breaking Ground with Expanding Demolition Grout
There’s more than one way to break apart a rock, or an old retaining wall, or any other dispensable stone or concrete structure. From jackhammers to dynamite, demolitionists have always had options. Here Mike Nantz discusses a lesser known method that is both quieter and more precise than other more dramatic forms of deconstruction.
Fluidra Offers Efficient Temperature Control
Fluidra’s robust ProHeat II Chiller features an axial ventilator to help heat swimming pools even during freezing ambient temperatures. It’s encased in a lightweight aluminum structure with magnesium anti-corrosion sheeting, and includes a high-performance evaporator coil made of copper tube and lacquer aluminum fins, especially designed for corrosive environments. Learn more here.