Tips for Maintaining Your Pool During Severe Winter Weather
Even though your pool might not be a priority in the winter, it’s crucial to understand how harsh, snowy conditions can affect it. Here are essential tips to ensure your pool remains in excellent condition during the cold months. Clear Heavy Snow: While light snowfall isn’t a problem, significant accumulation on your pool cover is… Read more
How Gunite Pools Are Constructed?
This month, we continue with our blog discussion of what a gunite pool is and how its constructed. The construction of a gunite pool starts with excavation using heavy machinery to create a hole matching the desired depth, width, shape, and size of the pool. After the area is prepared, the next step involves setting… Read more
What is a Gunite Pool?
While sitting poolside, you’re likely not considering what the pool is made of but rather just soaking in the rays and enjoying a cool beverage. However, if you’re in the market for a pool or need an upgrade to your existing structure, then this article might pique your interest. Read on to learn more about… Read more
New Home with an Old Pool?
Or perhaps the same home, but you haven’t used the pool in quite some time for whatever reason. Starring at your inground swimming pool that’s in disrepair all season is no fun. Luckily, now is a good time to start researching and making plans for that old pool by either bringing it up to code,… Read more
Closing Your Inground Pool for the Season
All good things, including weekends and vacations, come to an end. Even seemingly endless summers conclude. Unless you can swim year-round (lucky you!), closing your pool for the colder months is essential. This article guides you through on why, when, and how to do this properly. Doing so will set you up for an easier… Read more
The 3 R’s: Replastering, Resurfacing, or Replacing Your Pool
Just like a house, pools are comprised of several components, which do not all need to be remodeled simultaneously. For example, a pool surface can be replastered while saving the tile, or the lights, fittings, plumbing, and equipment can be improved on their own. Pool renovations also include interior plastering, refinishing, tile work, coping, and… Read more
Pool Plastering Timeline
Pool plastering can be fairly intimidating if the homeowner does not know what to expect. Read on to learn the steps of pool plastering and discover how easy this project can be. Are you looking for pool plastering services? Look no further – Pound Pool Plastering can handle all your pool plastering needs. Contact us… Read more
Pool Surface Options
Concrete is often used to build swimming pools despite the fact that the material is extremely porous. Pools made solely from concrete would leak. To seal the concrete, a non-porous material is applied to make the surface of the pool resistant to moisture. Whether the pool is new or refurbished, the surface finish makes all… Read more
Risks of Swimming in Natural Waters
Swimming is a great way to stay fit, as it can alleviate stress and enhance the production of endorphins, resulting in a feeling of well-being. Furthermore, swimming is an effective way to burn calories and work out muscles. Although swimming in a pool can be a hygienic experience, the same cannot be said for outdoor… Read more
On Trend: Moveable Pool Floors
High-tech trends are everywhere: from smart devices such as cellphones, doorbells, and garage doors, our houses are filled with these technological advancements. Just when you thought it was unlikely our homes could get any smarter, the next automation has been unveiled, poised to take over the smart home industry: moveable pool floors. While swimming pools… Read more