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Here are some facts you might want to understand about a pool or spa.
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What is the process of shopping for a pool like?
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The time required for design itself varies greatly. Some customers
choose from a selection of previously designed, or template, pools.
Others want a custom-designed aquascape and want to have input at
every stage. In some cases, design continues during construction,
whenever clients wish to make last-minute adjustments or additions.
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How long does it take to install a pool?
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Timelines depend on a number of circumstances, such as the type of
construction (shotcrete/gunite vs. vinyl or fiberglass); complexity
of the project; weather conditions; the number of clients already
being served; and availability of contractor. |
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How long will the pool last?
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This depends on several variables, including the type of pool
installed, the quality of the installer and the manufacturer.
Properly installed concrete pools have lasted several decades. But
this requires that the pool be properly engineered and built. Some
package-pool manufacturers offer lifetime warranties on their
panels, and fiberglass manufacturers say the fiberglass makes their
product inherently permanent. |
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How long before I have to redo the surface?
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Tile and stone surfaces, considered the most permanent, can be
expected to last decades. Some tiles or stones may have to be
replaced and reinstalled if they pop out. The grout should last
approximately 20 years. |
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Plaster, the most common surface for concrete pools, needs
resurfacing approximately every 12 to 15 years. |
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The life of a vinyl liner depends on the quality of the liner and
how well the water chemistry is balanced. Putting a cover on the
pool also will extend the liner’s life. By some accounts, a vinyl
liner’s life span is anywhere from six to 15 years. Some are
guaranteed to hold water for up to 20 years. However, homeowners may
want to replace them sooner as patterns begin to fade. |
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Pebble and other aggregate surfaces are said to last as long as 15
to 20 years. |
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Paint usually needs reapplication within three years. |
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Fiberglass pool manufacturers say their pools never need
resurfacing. |
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What is
Hydrotherapy?
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Hydro therapy or "water therapy" is the treatment of disease through
the use of water. Hydrothermal therapy is the use of water
temperature, such as in hot tubs or spas. The focus of hydrotherapy
is to rid the body of toxins that may be causing joint pain and
inflammation. Hydro therapy treatments are also helpful in managing
chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. |
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