“We are a specialty pool builder creating about a dozen, highly custom pools per year. We focus on quality and have one crew that stays focused on detail, creating unique pool designs customized for the client and their backyard—it is what distinguishes us from competitors,” says Teinert. “We do swim up bars, sundecks, and resort pool features in smaller backyards.”
Even as backyards continue to get smaller in size, consumers are still interested in having resort-style features. The PVC membrane comes in textures, colours, and designs that make the pool look like it has a gunite, slate or marble interior—but better because it is soft to the touch and easy on swimmers’ toes and feet.
“We get fabulous feedback from our clients who love how easy the interior is to clean, and how soft it is on their feet while looking very high-end in their backyard,” says Teinert. “We have hard water in our area, so we get calcium hardness build up, but this membrane is very easy to wipe down.”
Like the ICF blocks, the reinforced PVC membrane for the pool interior is readily available and shipped in rolls from stocking centres in Canada and the U.S., allowing builders to better control their construction schedules.
“We love the fact we can stock extra rolls at our shop to have on hand, especially with the popular designs and colours, so it’s in our shop and we can install immediately,” says Lavio.
Teinert agrees the integration of ICF construction and PVC membrane facilitates extensive design flexibility and customization, while maintaining ease of construction.
“This system enables us to perform all aspects internally, including excavation, formwork, concrete pouring, plumbing, interior membrane installation, and equipment setup,” says Teinert explains. “We prioritize control, as it sets us apart from local competitors.”
Lavio agrees and says they focus exclusively on constructing ICF pools due to the method’s ease, speed, and superior durability compared to steel and fibreglass pool construction.
“We used to build steel pools, but ICF is less expensive and more durable and is easier to customize especially with the PVC membrane interior,” he says. “We also do hotel and condo pools as the reinforced PVC membrane is also commercially rated and great to use in renovations, especially on big, older concrete pools.”
