Expert Advice

Expert Advice
Expert Advice

Transforming ICF Pools with PVC Membrane Interiors

Pool builders are currently integrating insulated concrete forms (ICF) methodologies into pool construction, specifically incorporating polyvinyl chloride (PVC) membrane interiors.
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Unattended pool leaks can cause bigger problems

Pool leaks are a problem and ignoring them creates much bigger problems. The nature of moving water is to expand its pathway, gradually permitting an ever-greater volume to pass. This destructive nature is an issue in and of itself, but when water is being purchased, treated, and heated, the financial loss increases exponentially.
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Education in a difficult labour market

In today’s tight hiring market, companies need to place more emphasis on education to retain and develop their own employees as well as to recruit and hire new staff. Many in the pool and spa industry are taking an innovative approach to retaining and finding new employees by focusing on “human capital” from the individual worker’s perspective.
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Mobile technology for pool and spa businesses

The past two pool seasons have emphasized the importance of having mobile software solutions to thrive in today’s business environment. With resources stretched thin, business software should be accessible on any mobile device to support staff and provide better customer service.
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Automatic covers can be used by pool owners for safety and relaxation.

Automatic covers allow homeowners to close the pool in minutes, so everyone can sit down and enjoy a backyard barbecue without fretting about the kids jumping back in the water unattended. The safety and peace of mind they give parents, guardians, and pool owners are priceless. Every builder, landscaper, backyard designer, and installer should promote the security and convenience of these systems, to ensure the long-term appeal of pool ownership.
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Pool coatings have evolved from clay tiles to high performance polymers

In the coatings industry, there are hundreds of coating chemistries that will determine the end use of the product. For example, pool coatings are types with subgroups of chemistries that determine the performance and longevity of the coating. Some polymers bend and stretch, while others are hard and tough, such as epoxies and acrylic.
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Create natural-looking artificial rock formations for backyard pools

Today’s cast concrete rock component systems look real because they are cast from real rocks to provide the same shape, character, and texture. More pool builders are using cast concrete rock because it holds up extremely well to the freeze-thaw temperatures in Canada and the northern U.S.
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High-end plunge pools enter the Canadian market

With their vast experience in building pools, and specifically their knowledge of concrete, both Carl and Dave St. Jean, alongside their father Gaetan, and several skilled employees, designed and created a one-piece, plunge pool that comes complete with a pre-installed reinforced polyvinyl chloride (PVC) interior finish.
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How to prevent excessive algae growth in swimming pools

Regardless of how they are classified, cyanobacteria turn pools from clear and inviting to ugly and repelling. At the end of the day, most people simply refer to them as “pool algae.”
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Today’s pool cleaners can help with maintenance.

Builders, retailers, and service professionals work tirelessly to ensure their clients have an enjoyable pool ownership experience. Thus, it is important to address cleaning practices early in the conversation, to set expectations, offer guidance, and provide solutions. The goal is to ensure the customer finds their pool easy to maintain, without any stress or hassle.
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