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Ask the Pool Guy: The Purpose of Tile on a Swimming Pool or Liner

March 7, 2015October 2, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

In a follow-up to the question “When should I replace my liner?” Al talks about hiding the scum line and the difference between using real tile or a liner with a tile pattern at the top.

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Ask the Pool Guy: Attractive and Functional Hand/Grab Rails for Swimming Pools

March 4, 2015October 2, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

Combining pool design with what is available on the market. Stainless steel? Plastic? Required for safety, they offer a challenge to pool designers to integrate them elegantly.

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Swimming Pool Floats

September 28, 2014July 18, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

A swimming float is normally used for toddlers or other very young children who are beginning to learn how to swim, or during exercise for therapeutic or training purposes. These devices, which come in many shapes and types, are used Read More …

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Swimming Pool Construction

September 22, 2014July 18, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

Swimming Pool Construction There are several distinct construction methods for private (home) swimming pools, which are typically called “concrete”, “vinyl liner”, and “fiberglass”. The term “vinyl liner” pool describes the method of lining the interior, not the construction materials, which Read More …

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Indoor Swimming Pools

September 20, 2014July 10, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

Indoor swimming pools can be a very popular choice for homeowners who want to be able to use their pool year round and without the concern of the elements of the area where the pool is installed. If you have Read More …

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Swimming Pool Heaters

September 17, 2014September 17, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

In Michigan, to enjoy your swimming pool to the fullest, a swimming pool heater is going to be necessary. A pool heater should be sized properly to heat your pool, and in some cases both your pool and spa. Pool Read More …

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Swimming Pool Filters

September 14, 2014July 17, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

Common Brands include:   Pentair Hayward Intex Jacuzzi Sta-Rite Sand  Filter The way a sand filter operates is that water is pushed through a bed of filter sand and removed through a set of lateral tubes at the bottom. The filter area Read More …

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Ask the Pool Guy: Rerod in the Gunite Swimming Pool {Legendary Escapes}

September 12, 2014July 16, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

When building our hybrid swimming pools, customers often ask about the use of rerod/rebar in the gunite structure. In this video Al explains the strengthening power of using rerod in the base structure.

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