Should I get a swimming pool or swim spa? A lot of people want to be able to swim in their own home. And one of the early decisions they need to make is between a swimming pool. We build and install both swimming pools and swim spas. So we know that while they both allow you …
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Do I need to hire a builder for my swimming pool? https://youtu.be/jTbo1m3xsO0 When you are getting your swimming pool build it can be common to think that the swimming pool installation team takes responsibility for the entire build project. And this can be the case sometimes. But most pool installation companies are not construction companies. …
Should I install an indoor or outdoor swimming pool? https://youtu.be/irieXphfk2g Every time I tell people I work for a swimming pool company I get the same incredulous response: A swimming pool in Scotland? Surely no one has one of those… It’s understandable. We don’t have the sort of weather you would imagine when you think …
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Do I need an architect to install a swimming pool? https://youtu.be/mHLGCnJ2ByM Where do you start with a swimming pool installation? Detailed drawings and structural analysis is not usually the remit of swimming pool installation companies. Without detailed designs for your project, getting an accurate cost from swimming pool installers and builders will be very difficult. …
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Do I need planning permission for my swimming pool? https://youtu.be/0QjPjGaChOI Before you start digging holes. Do you need planning permission to build you swimming pool? Planning permission is one of those really confusing things. If you’re anything like me you don’t know what does and what doesn’t warrant a planning permission application. It doesn’t have …
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Concrete, liner or one-piece pool. Which one is best for me? You might not have known there was more than one way to build a pool. This might be the first you are hearing about it. But when you start to ask companies for quotes, one of the first things they will ask is what …
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Should I get an overflow of skimmer swimming pool? https://youtu.be/fjP_jI_UvhA One of the decisions you need to make quite early on in your pool planning is whether you want an overflow (deck level) or skimmer (freeboard) swimming pool. The decision between an overflow and skimmer pool is fundamentally a filtration decision. However, it will make …
Why we’ve stopped building sprayed concrete pools If I asked you to picture a swimming pool, the chances are your mind would conjure up images of a tiled pool. They are probably still one of the most popular pool constructions. They are strong. Luxurious. And can be made in any design. You’ve probably seen them in …
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What is a sprayed concrete swimming pool? https://youtu.be/wGYT978rTeY If I asked you to imagine a swimming pool, chances are most of you would picture a pool finished with tiles. And more often than not, underneath those tiles is a pool shell built from concrete. Sprayed concrete pools are often referred to as gunite or shotcrete. …
https://youtu.be/LsbOocI67i0 How to replace a hot tub filter Your hot tub filter is responsible for keeping the hot tub water clean and safe by catching dirt, debris, and contaminants in the water. Therefore, it naturally gets dirty and needs to be cleaned and replaced regularly. We usually recommend cleaning your hot tub filter weekly, with …
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Is your hot tub cover damaged? About 60% of hot tub heat is lost through the surface of the water. So a hot tub cover is essential for insulation and keeping running costs low. Usually you will get a insulated cover with the hot tub as standard. If the hot tub cover gets damaged, it …
https://youtu.be/R56pirIf7mE Has your hot tub has been lying unused for a while? Closed it down over Winter? Or, just bought a second hand tub? Whether you have stagnant water in the tub or not, it’s likely that the tub and the pipework are full of bacteria and biofilm. So there are some extra precautions that …
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