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How to keep projects in line with the client’s vision and budget

August 31, 2015

It can be extremely difficult for potential pool owners these days when it comes to selecting a builder to create their backyard oasis. The terms custom, unique, design, designer, and experience are possibly the most overused expressions in the pool and landscape industry.

Slatted pool cover offers simplicity and function in design

August 28, 2015

Designing award-winning projects takes a team, and the whirlpool and lap pool built for this sophisticated residence was no exception. This ultra-contemporary home was built to Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)-certified specifications; therefore, the aquatic features needed to include...

Designing barrier-free pools: A guide for accessible aquatics

Atlantic Canada pool builders tackle a record number of damaged pools due to winter and resulting insurance claims

August 28, 2015

Winter damage to above-ground pools is nothing new in areas that experience harsh weather. Pool builders see this year in and year out one way or another; however, this past winter in Atlantic Canada was like no other—especially in the city of Moncton, N.B. To set the stage ...

Understanding pool construction terms and techniques

August 27, 2015

When a client requests a concrete pool, spa, or water feature design, what they are essentially asking for is a vessel constructed of a mix comprising aggregate, sand, cement, and water that is placed over structural steel. One of the great benefits of designing a concrete vessel is the only limitation is the builder’s imagination.

Project Spotlight: Aquaspa Pools and Landscape Design (2015)

June 25, 2015

This 6.1- x 14.6-m (20- x 48-ft) rectangular vinyl pool is nestled on the grounds of a multi-acre gated property in Woodbridge, Ont., and takes centre stage in the landscaped yard. The pool, built by Aquaspa Pools and Landscape Design, also...

Maintenance and repair of interlocking concrete paving systems

June 24, 2015

One of the benefits of interlocking concrete pavers (ICPs) is the relative ease and speed of routine maintenance and minor repairs. For example, in cases where paving units may have settled as a result of rainfall, severe weather, or repeated loads from heavy vehicles, it is a relatively simple procedure to...

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