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Waterproofing inground concrete bodies of water has long been one of the primary watershaping challenges and responsibilities. Yet, there are reasons why North America has fallen behind in pool waterproofing innovation, and good cause to believe why it’s now starting to shift.
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Stainless-steel vessels have grown dramatically in popularity over the past 20 years, observes Mark Holden and Jeff Freeman. That rise has created both opportunities and challenges: while stainless offers remarkable advantages, missteps in design or fabrication can lead to failures, costly remediation, or even litigation. Understanding both sides of the equation is essential for watershapers working in today’s stainless marketplace.
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RENOLIT has announced it is now offering a new, more robust 15-year warranty on its TOUCH and VOGUE Collections of 80-mil reinforced PVC membranes--offering Class C slip-resistant properties, a variety of colors, designs and textures--for new pool construction and renovating leaking or deteriorated pools. The new warranty offers pool professionals and their customers long-lasting protection backed by a waterproofing guarantee.
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Installing a beautiful and durable plaster or exposed aggregate finish begins with the surface upon which it is installed. Here Jon Temple breaks down the surface preparation process with a concise look at shotcrete and how it sets up a successful plaster installation.
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Reliably holding water without leaks is the primary function of a watershape structure. Achieving that goal for the long run can be readily achieved using reinforced PVC membranes, an option proponents say can save existing pools and set up new structures for long-term success.
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Thursday Pools offers The Nook, a compact take on plunge-pool luxury with a design that is luxurious and meets the demand for a compact, wellness-inspired pool. Sporting a sleek footprint, built-in-steps and integrated bench seating, it brings full-feature functionality to compact spaces. This pool is 8ft-4inches wide x 16ft long with a 4-foot-8-inch depth and has wide entry steps and a built-in-bench. The flat-bottom depth is great for lounging, light exercise or cooling off and taking a quick dip with ease, the company says. Additionally, this pool does not require an oversized-load transportation permit for simpler delivery.
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Magic Plastics is pleased to offer its patented Vibeproof Locking Union Technology created to prevent and avoid costly plumbing service calls. This technology incorporates a series of strategically placed scallops on the pump union nut and tailpiece so that hand-tightening of the nut will engage the lock, preventing the union from loosening or backing out during vibration to eliminate unnecessary service calls. Made from PVC or ABS and meets all ASTM standards and plumbing requirements, assemblies are available in a variety of configurations in 1”, 1½”, 2”, 2½” & 3” IPS sizes.
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Automatic Pool Covers Inc. is now offering a new pool coping option specifically for fiberglass pools. These new coping kits have a flat bottom edge giving installers more flexibility when installing on fiberglass pool walls. Coping comes in two options, standard 22-foot lengths, allowing for fewer seams and coping clips. This new design was developed as a part of Automatic Pool Covers’ commitment to providing the safest automatic pool covers on the market, the company says.
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Renolit makes RENOLIT SOLID, a reinforced PVC membrane created to renovate and waterproof decks on both residential pools as well as in aquatic facilities. This 80-mil thick membrane upgrades decks to make them waterproof and slip-resistant for safety, the company says. A “solid” solution for common deck problems including cracks, chips, peeling paint and more. Provides long-term ease of maintenance.
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Kevin Cobabe takes great pride in creating equipment sets that not only look clean, but reflect an artisan touch in function and appearance. That’s why on all of his projects he finishes with a flare by painting the equipment pad plumbing, a step that protects the pipes and gives the work a professional look.
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