Swimming Pool Cleaning
Keep your Pool Crystal Clear There’s nothing worse than a murky, green swimming pool. Keeping your’s clean this season is certainly worth it if you want a cool, clean place to dip and relax all summer long. Read through our guide on how to keep your swimming pool blue and beautiful. Firstly, it is important to understand why your pool goes green. The unpleasant green colour is attributed to algae which are visible because of their vivid green pigment; called chlorophyll. The more algae multiply in your pool water, the greener it will be. Ele
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Pool Cleaning
Pool Cleaning A large part of owning a pool is having the responsibility to maintain it in the best way possible. Cleaning your pool regularly keeps your pool looking brand new and hygienic to swim in all year round. The type of pool cleaner you choose depends entirely on the type of pool you own in terms of size and depth, as well as how regularly it needs to be cleaned. This article will ensure that you have a meaningful and informative break down on what pool cleaner variations are available and which one will best cater to your needs. Au
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Pool Heating
Pool Heating: If you are a pool owner, you will understand the allure of having a pool that is warm and ready to use all year round. Thanks to pool heaters, the option of having a pool that is available through all seasons is something worth investing in! There are a few variations of pool heaters that each have their own unique benefits and which suit individual needs. In order to start choosing a pool heater, it is important to evaluate just what it is you would want to gain from your heater. You should decide if you are using your heater for recreational or professional use, as well as how often you would require your pool to be heated. You should also consider the size and location of your pool to ensure you install the most beneficial heating system. Solar Pool Heating Systems are great for homeowners looking to have a warm pool only when the sun is out and not necessarily when the colder seasons roll by. Solar pool heating is popular because of its reputation to save energy and eventually become a cost effective way of heating your pool. Solar heating works by directly gathering energy from the sun’s rays and transferring it into energy that will heat your pool. This means that you are guaranteed for your pool to have adequate, free heating when the sun is out. The benefits of the solar pool heating go hand in hand with its disadvantages, depending on what you’re looking for. The benefits are that, in seasons that are warm and good for swimming, you will have consistent heating in your pool. However, there is little to no guarantee of any heating during seasons that have heavy rain or could cover. Electric Heat Pumps are for homeowners who do not swim recreationally when it is warm, but who would want to be able to swim all year round. Electric heat pumps are equipped to capture heat value from its surrounding air, which makes it cost and time effective. Electric heat pumps are the most effective in areas that have a relatively consistent temperature which the heating system can draw off of. Gas Heating Systems are a great choice for pools that are used for entertainment. Gas heating a good way to ensure that your pool reaches the temperature that you want whenever you want and in a reasonable amount of time. Gas heaters offer a very flexible element to homeowners. It may be a good option to consider adding a gas heater and a solar powered pool heater together to have optimum benefits. All three styles of pool heating offer great benefits and can be enjoyed by homeowners. Consult our professionals to find out about the best option for your home. Please visit our homepage for more articles that may interest you.
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Swimming Pools
Swimming Pools. Swimming Pools are the best way to escape from the South African heat without having to compromise being out in the open air. A swimming pool is where parents get to relax and where children get to play with reckless abandon. Having a pool in your home is extremely beneficial in terms of social events as well as being a convenient place to do resistance based exercise. Friends and family are able to visit and sit around the pool in the sun whilst not having to worry about their children sitting in front of the television all day. In terms of exercise, a pool is a great way to keep your body strong without maximum effort. Swimming has been known to strength muscles as well as increase bone density. Swimming is also said to improve the breathing of young children with asthma, as their lungs are strengthened by holding their breath under the water. There are very important decisions that one needs to make before installing a swimming pool in their home. The way that a pool is designed relies heavily on how you intend to use it. Ask yourself, who will be using the pool? If the answer is that your children will be using it the most, various precautions will need to be taken. The pool will have to have a shallow end, steps and maybe handrails to ensure a child can get out if needed. The pool should ideally also then be positioned in a visible area. Next, you should be asking yourself why this pool is being built. A pool designed for aesthetic and pleasurable purpose will have a very different design to one that is created for training or to do laps in. You may also want to consider if the pool will be used for things such as hydrotherapy, in which case you will need to install extra facilities. Thirdly, ask yourself if you are willing to maintain your pool without hesitation. An unkempt pool is an obvious eyesore that can be avoided. Ensure that your pool remains cleaner for loner by installing water pumps, filters and sanitizing chemicals. A pool is a large commitment to make, but will essentially add a new dynamic and value to your home. For more articles, please feel free to roam around our homepage.
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Tilers and Tiles
Ensure you choose a reputable tiler when building, renovating or repairing your home. Your tiler should provide you with a written quotation; ask for references, past experience and ask if he has some photographs of past work. Make sure you purchase the best quality tile your budget allows for; the supplier is the best person to offer sound advice. Your tiler should and must perform the following tasks listed below: • Measure area to be tiled • Tile layout • Prepare surface correctly • Lay tiles using the correct adhesives • Cutting the tiles with the correct equipment • Ensure that the tiles are spaced and levelled correctly • Prepare, apply and remove excess grout • Tile resurfacing • Tile removal • Cleaning and polishing tiles • Application of waterproofing materials if necessary
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