The winners of Pool & Spa Marketing’s inaugural Readers’ Choice Product Awards have been revealed.
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Most new pools today have unique, irregular shapes and, with custom safety covers becoming the industry norm, ‘A-B’ measurements are required to obtain the correct pool dimensions.
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Installing automatic pool covers is the specialty of Pool Patrol in British Columbia. The company sells as many as 100 auto-covers every year in Vancouver, Victoria, Okanagan, and Kelowna; therefore, it was no surprise when the installer was contacted about a new project—a 5-m (16-ft) wide by 29-m (95-ft) long pool in need of a cover.
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Over the past decade, the popularity of swim spas has increased immensely. Once seen as a novelty item reserved for the wealthy, this product has become a legitimate option for homeowners who are contemplating a pool and/or hot tub for their home. For those who desire a pool for exercise, but also covet a hot tub for its relaxation and hydrotherapy benefits, a swim spa is the perfect compromise. And with multiple manufacturers and options available, homeowners can select from many types and designs to fit their budget and needs.
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Over the last decade, watershape designers and builders have been pushing the limits of what can be created with water. Even in cold climates, builders are incorporating features what were thought only to be possible in regions with warmer weather, where the limitations are fewer. Building pools in cold regions requires excessive engineering and solid construction techniques to be able to withstand the yearly onslaught of snow, ice, and frost. As the temperature drops, it is an inevitable fact that most pools, spas/hot tubs, and water features go through some sort of winterization or seasonal shutdown.
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A recent manufacturer survey of pool owners discovered the main reason they did not purchase an automatic safety cover with their pool was simply because they did not know it was an option.
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