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New pool cover designs provide safety while creating landscape unity

June 1, 2014

Safety covers were developed to keep pools safe when they are not in use, or closed for the season. In some parts of North America, pools are closed for the same length or sometimes longer than the actual swimming season (i.e. the 2013-14 winter/spring). That being said, many of today’s backyard landscapes are designed with the swimming pool serving...

Latham adds Plastimayd brands to its product lineup

December 13, 2013

Latham Pool Products, a large North American manufacturer of swimming pool components and accessories has added to its pool products portfolio with the acquisition of Plastimayd LLC, a manufacturer of swimming pool vinyl liners with facilities in Louisiana and Oregon. In addition to Plastimayd and VynAll liners, the acquisition also includes CoverLogix safety covers.

One backyard can yield profits over many seasons

June 1, 2013

Many pool builders think of a project as a one-shot deal—build the pool and move on. Others may build the pool and generate profits from maintenance work, while some builders focus on understanding their client’s lifestyle and find ways to continue generating considerable profits by taking on renovation and remodelling work year after year. Using some specific project examples, this article shows how two savvy builders have capitalized on updating both gunite and vinyl-lined swimming pools with creative ideas that suit each client’s way of life.

Tips for selling safety covers after the pool is built

August 1, 2012

It is estimated less than a quarter of all residential swimming pools in North America are equipped with a safety cover. This means there is a huge opportunity for dealers to sell safety covers to existing pool owners who do not have a cover, or use a tarp and water tubes in the winter, which does not offer any safety benefits.

Tips and tricks for measuring and installing custom vinyl liners

April 1, 2012

The increasing number of awards handed out for innovative and unique vinyl-lined pool designs has made it apparent that builders can do almost anything when constructing these pools. Builders and renovators are no longer limited to plastic drop in steps or standardized square step sections. Today, homeowners are looking to include various specialty features on their pools—from sun decks/ledges to customized steps that stretch the entire width of the pool. Water features such as grottos with sitting areas and fountains are also becoming standard fare in current vinyl-liner pool designs.

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Tag: Plastimayd

New pool cover designs provide safety while creating landscape unity

Latham adds Plastimayd brands to its product lineup

One backyard can yield profits over many seasons

Tips for selling safety covers after the pool is built

Tips and tricks for measuring and installing custom vinyl liners

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Tag: Plastimayd

New pool cover designs provide safety while creating landscape unity

Latham adds Plastimayd brands to its product lineup

One backyard can yield profits over many seasons

Tips for selling safety covers after the pool is built

Tips and tricks for measuring and installing custom vinyl liners

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