Living in South Africa has its benefits. One thing that can be both a benefit and a curse is the warm temperatures, and the best answer to those is a new swimming pool. It is a good idea to make sure that the swimming pool installation is handled carefully to make sure your pool has the longest life possible.
Fiberglass Pools
Fiberglass shells make an in-ground pool easier to clean due to the smooth surface of the shell and also means less time spent on chemicals since the shell is non-porous and allows the chemicals to last longer. The fiberglass option has a clean look and feel and is easy to install. You can't go wrong with this choice, and that is shown by the popularity of a fiberglass shell.
These shells can be purchased in various shapes as well, making it possible to have the gorgeous pool you dream of that is in-ground and adds to the visual appeal of your backyard layout.
Gunite Pools
This in-ground option starts with a hand-dug hole, making sure cutting and size are precise. Next, steel bars are bent on site to make sure the pool takes on the right shape, followed by a spray of Gunite, or high power concrete. This is applied from back to front to minimize air pockets and is then smoothed out with a wood trowel. The next step in the process is curing, which takes between five and seven days. Any mosaic and paving can be installed during this time. Then, marbalite is mixed and applied. This is applied from the deep end to the steps and smoothed to provide the final, smooth finish. After 24 hours, water can be added, and your pool is ready for treatment.
Commercial Pools
Commercial Pools can be installed as an indoor or outdoor attraction, adding appeal to a facility or providing a useful addition that helps encourage exercise and helps those who need water therapy with a location to practice and improve. A commercial pool can be different sizes and will be installed with all the proper modern filtration and sanitation equipment. This ensures your commercial pool will be easy to maintain and will last for a long time.
Swimming Pool Installation Tips for Renovations
If you currently have a pool installed that has seen better days, it may be a good idea to look into pool renovation. This means tile replacement, light bulb changes and addressing minor leaks. It also means bigger issues, like structural repair, re-surfacing, painting or even upgrading to a bigger size or different shape. If you are considering renovation as opposed to swimming pool installation, it is important to consider whether the professionals you hire have the right experience to handle the work. If you find a company that has limited experience with renovation, compare cost of a new pool installation versus upgrading the current pool. It might be worth the cost.
Choosing to install a pool is a logical way to go with the heat of a South African day during the warmer months. However, the decision on what type to have installed and the potential budget for that project are widely varied depending on customer preferences and needs.