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We have written extensively on the differences between rigid and flexible PVC pipe and are huge proponents of using rigid PVC on inground pools. But one of the inherent challenges with the material is installing it in the tight and curvy areas around a fiberglass pool.
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As I've mentioned before, one of the beauties of having a national pool blog is the fact that I get emails from all over the country from people who have experienced good, bad, and ugly during their swimming pool installation and ownership process. When it comes to fiberglass pools, one of the subjects I hear most about has to do with concrete patios, and more specifically, cantilever coping.
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Don't blindly wonder if a fiberglass, concrete, or vinyl liner pool is right for you. Our educational ebook does a deep-dive comparison of the 3 types, all while noting the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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Buying a Swimming Pool: Is it Always a Gamble? Pool roulette is an expression I heard my business partner Marcus Sheridan once use. And it makes sense—all homeowners play swimming pool roulette when they invest in a swimming pool. In life, we play roulette in a lot of situations that involve us putting our trust in the person/company we are doing business with. The question is: What are the odds of you, the customer, losing this ‘gamble' and being unhappy with your decision?
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Author's Note: Because so many swimming pool professionals throughout the industry read this blog and often come to us at River Pools with questions, I've decided to write an article directed to them, although the theme found herein can certainly be applied to future and current pool owners as well, considering the topic is quite relevant for all of us.
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Ahhhh, the New Year is upon us. And for many of our readers, this means it's time to get serious about finding the right pool from the right company. Buying a swimming pool often times requires great thought (hence 'The Thinker') and can at times get pretty stressful.
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As I sat in the Las Vegas airport reflecting on the events of this year's International Pool and Spa Convention I recalled a conversation I had with a several owners of a Canadian pool company on the flight there. "Our biggest challenge occurs at the transition between the sales and construction process," they told me.
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Finding A Pool Contractor | Patio and Coping
Ben Franklin made the famous statement that the only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes. I've got news for you; good ole' Ben was wrong! Try this one: Death...taxes...and concrete will crack! That's not quite as catchy, but it's true nonetheless. So the straight answer to the question is: Yes your concrete pool deck will crack. But don't get excited, we're going to discuss why concrete cracks and then talk solutions. Let's see if we can comprehend this contrary characteristic of concrete.
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With the slow economy having such a major impact on the swimming pool industry, it was only a matter of time before fiberglass pool manufacturers started following suit to many pool builders, who are already, or are soon to be, going out of business. Such is the case with Ocean Reef Fiberglass Pools. Although there have been rumors regarding the future of Ocean Reef for some months now, my sources within the industry have confirmed that the company has ceased operations. Also, their previous website no longer appears to be working.
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Bad Fiberglass Pool Installer + Irresponsible Manufacturer = Customer Disaster
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A homeowner in Canada purchased a fiberglass pool from a supposed ‘pool contractor.' After she gave the contractor $38,000 for simply digging a hole, the contractor took the money and ran, leaving the poor lady with a hole in her yard and $38k of debt.
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