The six mistakes purchasing pool are often fatal due to not only be informed and know what questions to ask. Avoid these errors that could be thousands of dollars and hours of pain and frustration.
So you want to buy a pool, but do not know where to start? Perhaps they know that ordinary people make mistakes when buying a pool will help you get started on the right foot. Every day, people "cheated" to buy the wrong> Pool, the wrong way, without recourse or protection. The same people will end up unhappy and angry because their expectations were not met.
During my long career in swimming, I have many people who are serious errors when they purchased their pool, they met. Every year it seems that I hear the same stories over and over again. Following conversations with scores of owners pool and through my many years of experience in the field, Iconcluded that to make six most common mistakes that people buying a swimming pool.
The solution to avoid
Six Deadly Pool is the purchase of mistakes. . .
Asking the right questions! It's easy. If you have the right questions, you will find 90 percent of the potential problems that the majority of buyers pool commonly face. There's always that 10 percent chance that something will happen that you would expect, but for the most part, youable to avoid almost all the surprises.
However, if you're like most other buyer pool, we know so little about the construction of swimming pools or pool that does not even know what to ask. That's why I wrote this special report just for you. After reading this report, we discuss one of the few buyers pool in the know "what they do."
The first questions you must ask yourself when you are about purchasing a pool
1. Why do I needwant a pool?
2. What will my family and I use the pool?
3. To be held in the pool?
Because these questions are so important? Before you can decide "what" type of pool you want, you need to understand "why" you want a pool. E 'for family holidays, the reception of guests, physical therapy, exercise, recreation, or simply personal to "take you with the Jones'?"
Knowing the answer to these questions will help you avoid the firstPool fatal mistake of buying it. . .
Error # 1:
Not design the pool for the destination
You may have heard the phrase "form follows function." What kind of pool you want to know, then you need to know how to use the. The type of pool to choose, what you use depends on it.
Most often, the people, since the purchase of a pool have a specific purpose in mind. It 'importantwritten and should start bundling is ready to talk with manufacturers.
For example, if you use in your pool, especially for the whole family, then you will have security features such as gating or fencing that includes access to the pool of control. If your primary use for entertainment, then you may consider flattering light with special characteristics, landscape features, such as waterfall features in and around the pool. If you want to buildexercise pool for physical therapy or you can swim a long-standing range or built perhaps in the jet spa on site, pull-up bar, or even contain a small swimming pool with jets.
The myth of the big pool
An interesting phenomenon that often happens when the majority of the pool of buyers first time the desire for a large pool with a deep end and a springboard. After about a year to explore the use of the pool, new owner, to the deep end rarely getsbe used and the springboard will increasingly become a concern for safety. Most of the games that are PLA
Yed children are made to the shallow end and that is where adults spend 95 percent of their time. Why have they decided to build a large pool with a deep end to get only 35 percent of the pool used, resulting in unnecessary costs and low use. It 'also important to consult your insurance agent to increase premiums with trampolines.
Fencing is always aimportant element of your pool, not only for the safety of children, but also ensure a degree of privacy. You can see a wall of containment, if your garden is situated on a slope, so as to move from the pool, offers more privacy. Many pool builders will try to speak with you to improve your pool if your garden has a slope. Simply because fewer remove dirt, manufacturers can reduce the cost of trucks. This can leave with a swimming pool undergroundis looking for an above the ground.
It should include an agreement or a vision of what you want to search your entire yard, not just for your pool. Your pool should complement your existing garden and landscape designers to integrate their goals, both now and in the future.
Here are some other points to consider when designing your pool:
1. Access – Ensure there is easy access to your pool from your house, bathroom or entertainment area. YouYou may want to consider are positioned as terraces, bridges, piers to provide a secure, easy access and exit from the house, the swimming pool.
2. Wires and cables – which must first be on a site, make sure that no electrical or telephone lines which, sewer or septic lines or tubes of soil.
3. Drainage – Water must be drained from the pool to avoid standing water and mud and more mud in the pool. This is especially important if youin a place that has a history of flooding.
4. Add-ons – If you want to install a diving board, hot tub, waterfall, slide, or to make sure that you are planning for adequate space for each deck add-on.
5. Sheds – A common method to protect the equipment and the equipment to build a shed near the pool.
6. SO vs Shade – The sun can help keep your water hot pool, but you can use the pool under the trees in a lot of extraordinary maintenance to follow.
7. Alliances –Find out if there are any agreements on the division of the pool construction.
To obtain a building permit, it is usually required to obtain a survey or plot plan of your area throughout the structure. In fact, you should already have one, if you bought your house. The survey will help you decide where you will find your pool, and other accessories.
Will ensure that you schedule an initial consultation on the spot, so that the basin is reflected primary functions and activities inDesign. In addition, a consultant on-site should ask you, the general idea of what you consider your garden.
Mistake # 2
Choosing the wrong pool "containers"
There are three basic types of in-ground swimming pools: cement / concrete sprayed fiberglass and vinyl film.
No matter what type of pool you choose, you will be asked to perform a certain amount of maintenance. However, provide any type of pool maintenance challenges. It 'importantunderstand these challenges with the way pool before making your choice.
Concrete / Gunite Pools
Concrete and shotcrete (a type of reinforced concrete) are the most common types of pool, because they were on the market than the new, more effective forms of swimming pools.
Cement and concrete are sprayed over a framework of steel bars and wire mesh, then covered with plaster, sprayed in the pool a smooth surface and printable. Today, concrete and shotcretePools are the most commonly used for commercial and public pools.
The beauty of concrete pools and shotcrete is that you can build on this desire in almost any way that you do. Unfortunately, it is the most expensive of the three types of pools, and it takes time to build.
In addition, concrete and sprayed concrete is porous and therefore provides little space for the growth of algae and bacteria. In addition, you can break and chip easily with the change of temperature and Weather conditions, which are more and more sites, including algae and bacteria. For this reason, require concrete and shotcrete conservation of three swimming pools, costs $ 100 or more a month to wait. It 'also difficult for the feet of children, because children are to remain in the pool for the length of time to extremely harmful to the skin.
Shotcrete and concrete tanks require regular annual or semi-annual report last draining pool for cleaning. When > Pool is empty, the cracks in concrete and sprayed concrete shall be repaired and the connection pool acid-washed and re-plastered, perhaps, if necessary. Acid washing is necessary, every one to three years, depending on water conditions. Acid washing is a layer of plaster or sea quotation removed. Normally, after the second acid wash, you can expect to re-plaster the pool.
Vinyl Liner Pools
Vinyl Liner pools is a high density vinyl coated, textured with a cosmetic> Pool surface. The liner is "folded" along the sides of the pool. Polymer or steel panels are bolted together and fastened to a concrete floor. The vinyl liner is spread over the floor and walls with wood panels and the top of the walls by a vinyl rib at the outer edge of the liner in contact.
Advance the cost of vinyl lined pools can be attractive when compared with shotcrete and cement tanks, and takes much less time for installation. However, the maintenance of vinyllined pools is high because the line is easily scratched or cut, especially if it's toys or hard objects in the pool (not mechanical cleaners). To repair a vinyl-lined pool, you need the food the entire cost of 1,500 dollars $ 3900 or more to replace depending on the time of the season for replacement.
In addition, algae and bacteria tend to nest in the porous structure of the fabric and the seams of the vinyl, with high amounts of chlorinekeeping to clean the pool. And 'some' as a shower curtain, which is exposed to moisture and heat on a consistent basis.
Serious problems can occur when the algae starts to grow with a vinyl coating, because you can start to eat the bottom line and it is very difficult to treat. We can expect to pay up to $ 100 or more per month to have a swimming pool with vinyl flooring.
In addition, heating costs in general will be higher, particularly for the construction of walls made of steel. The only thingbetween the soil temperature of 57 degrees and the water of the pool is made of steel and vinyl. Not reduce a polymer or plastic wall of the cost of something warming, but adds a significant cost for the construction of the pool ($) 1,500 to 2,500 dollars, in some cases.
Fiberglass Pools
Fiberglass pools are one piece seamless, pre-formed glass containers, placed in the ground and can be installed in less than five days will be issued. The fiber optic itself has a smooth surface;non-porous gel coat surface.
Although CSF pools have a wide range of shapes and sizes, and can be moved, if you choose, you are at this size and shapes that are offered are limited, unlike a pool of concrete or shotcrete. You can find rare pool Fiberglass five meters wide, as from the factory ready for installation in one piece.
Fiberglass pools are attractive because they require much less maintenance of a pool of other types.Fiberglass does not rip, tear, leaving crack, chip or to a surface more durable. Therefore, the monthly maintenance will be minimal. The length of the glass fiber is especially important if you live in a cold climate to expand or unstable soil, the surface materials and contracts. Go For this reason, concrete and sprayed concrete pools and chips.
Since a fiber is non-porous, algae and bacteria can not adhere to the surface. This reduces the amount of chlorine needed to maintainClean pool about a quarter of the sum that the pool of others that can add up to big savings over time.
Fiberglass pools do not require drainage cleaning, which is a big task. Furthermore, in order to clean the surface of the fiber, all you have to do is vacuum the floor of the basin, which requires only 10-15 minutes per week. At first you might think that there are concrete / shotcrete pools stable, but fiberglass pools can flex about two feet, without obtaining aDamage can easily and withstand more pressure from outside, such as concrete / shotcrete pools.
However, there are big differences between the various pools in fiberglass. (There are all equal.) Vinyl ester resin is a must! This material is a binder that helps hold together the pool. Vinylester prevents cobalting, which is a black or purple spots that are formed from outside to inside, is a chemical reaction within the fiber. Stains can be removed, as a rule, butis back on. Make sure that you see in writing that the pool is vinyl. If it is not advertised through the press, it is likely that they do not.
It 'also important to have some kind of vapor barrier in fiberglass. Even if the gel coat or smooth finish and non-porous, the back of the pelvis, with no vapor barrier. Fiberglass is a cloth that absorbs moisture from the soil. Humidity or even the groundwater is caused by the fiber optic solutionBlistering of the gel-coat, which is not normally covered by the warranty.
You also want to ensure that the pool to do is to be built with hand laid fiberglass, glass cut to that. Hand laid fiberglass is much stronger and is constructed with full sheets of fiberglass. Cut the fiberglass is a substance similar to pudding with scraps of rolled fiberglass sprayed or in a rule. Fortunately, because fiberglass pools are pre-built, you can see the pool before installing. Check previously quit smoking. If there is good ground, is not well in the ground. Remember to increase water, no errors.
The technology in this area is evolving and changing almost monthly, with recent introductions such as the infusion of carbon fiber, which adds great strength and some pretty nice looking colors, makes this worth a closer look than ever before.
Mistake # 3
Wrong choice for developers
The worst mistake that a person buying aCan do> pool, it is wrong developers choose to build the pool. There are many "fly-by-night" Pool developers who use temporary workers for the installation of the basin. Other developers are committed installers) (or subcontractor, that practically no experience with installing swimming pool.
Pool is a continued development experience a high turnover with their employees and then to maintain a constant struggle, good experience of people who spend a lot of pools installed. There are also a lot ofSales growth, there will be a pool, regardless of how it integrates with the landscape and way of life.
Sure that the developer has a solid brick and mortar location and not working from his garage. In addition, do not buy a pool from the Internet. Take time to visit the site.
After a reduction for the first two or three manufacturers, visit the investment in time for their position to seek in their products and services. How to treat employees.(Remember, people who feel good) about themselves successful.
This is the biggest investment of your life with your home. Invest your time. Bring the family to a fun day to read and pool builders. Stop for lunch. Slow down, take your time. Make yourself at home and study.
Here are some questions that ask potential developer pool is looking for a proposal or offer to build your pool.
1. Provide the type of poolContainer, I will (fiberglass, concrete / shotcrete, vinyl siding), and as experience with the installation of this type of pool?
Most pool manufacturers specialize in one of three pools. A manufacturer that an expert is to install a cement pool is not necessarily an expert to install fiberglass pools. Find out how many have installed the same kind of pool of architects. When you are done with the accessories, like a deck, spa or landscape with the sameManufacturer to ensure that this type of work they did in the past with other clients.
2. What is the average experience of staff or the installation, which subcontracted the construction? You only hire licensed and bonded contractor?
It is not uncommon for a pool builder, the subcontractors may be used for the entire installation process. In this case, you must take into account the experience of sub-contractors. A pool builder is only as good as thePeople who work with the installation. Preferably, the customer will have their own employees, leading to better quality control. However, if a subcontractor is used to ensure that they are qualified and bound to protect if something goes wrong.
3. Are you certified by the National Spa and Pool Institute? What other professional organizations do you belong?
The Spa at national and Pool Institute (NSPI) is the association that the pool and spa sector support. NSPI has"Certified Builder", of course, that the owners of the building, how to build pools of high quality teaching using the latest techniques to meet the specifications. The certification means that the developer meets certain minimum standards of training must be done to correct the problem, and demonstrates the commitment of the customer quality. This can be a problem in itself a fly-by-night-generator from a manufacturer estimated. If the Builder is one of the Better Business Bureau, a Chamber of Commerce, or a Rotary Club,shows that the developer wants to be a bit 'long.
4. You have the financing for the project to build the pool?
Even if you expect the money in the bank or to obtain from a commercial lender, this problem may lead to some insightful information. If a client has funding, this means that there are enough to build credit and a good reputation with the banks. It is advantageous to have the options for financing theThe construction of your pool. Another advantage is the financing of your pool that is considered under construction above ground swimming pool and markets "do it yourself, the only interest on the loan is tax deductible.
5. I speak with some of your previous customers?
This is the killer application. The proof is in the pudding and if you can not talk to a former client, probably means you do not have, or are not satisfied. Managed by a manufacturer, notwith references from previous satisfied customers.
The real test is in itself a conversation with the customer. Ask the manufacturer if you can one or two from a list of 10 former customers to choose. This ensures that you will be an unbiased customers a choice. Ask your client: "I know that the works of great architects, but all jobs have at least one or two things that can not proceed as planned. Tell me what are some things that do not meet your expectations?" This problem will be the customerOff the Fence.
6. The extent of ownership in the daily management of the company is involved?
If the owner of the company is not 100 per cent are involved in the economy, that does not mean that you copy, but you should understand how business is conducted. The quality is usually a direct correlation between the level of participation of the owners of the company.
7. The developer can show a certificate of this insurance that they are fully insured?
Ask the builderliability and insurance compensation, you can fill in an accident during the construction of the pool for protection. There's nothing worse than to get into a situation where things do not go as planned and no recourse to compensation because of damage. Any Builder estimable should be fully insured. Period.
If you ask, and do not receive a copy of the worker's compensation and liability insurance, do not use the constructor. You may also likeextent to which the agent to make sure that their insurance called into force. Finally, we remember the workers-compensation claims protects people. The responsibility to protect the property. You need both.
Other things you might consider are the manufacturer's credit rating and you are advised to check the records of the county for these cases.
8. The manufacturer shall provide design services at home?
Many manufacturers good performance in planning services at home, which not only saves money but also show the manufacturerExperience and know-how.
9. If there is damage to my garden and landscape, you fix it?
E 'imperative that you set your expectations early in the process of meeting with the customer, especially when it comes to damage. Many buyers are surprised when they look at pool the amount of damage to their farm, which lasts for installation by the pool.
However, there is no such thing as the damage caused by negligence of the manufacturer. TestTo send this right to the front, and it is in your contract. Some pool owners are not willing to risk for the settlement of damage to farms.
10. What are the electrical and plumbing, and that they do?
Your pool builder should know the existing plumbing electrical, zoning, building and classification. It 'important to test your knowledge of your Builder. Even if you do not know the answers yourself, you have an idea of whetherhave a good overview of the requirements.
By the way, never allow a manufacturer to force pool, take a license in your name. You should always be in a manufacturer's plate …
11. What type of maintenance training will I receive after completing the swimming pool?
Upon completion of the pool system, the manufacturer of the pool, you should give training to include: training equipment maintenance, cleaning and training, safety training and winterTraining. These issues are of fundamental importance for the life of your pool.
12. How long will it take to build and when you can start?
Even if a pool builder is good and you feel comfortable with their ability and capacity to meet the needs of their calendar to sync with your schedule. A pool builder is a good chance of being published, so you should start the search process early in the season, or restore your expectations, if the pool may be, mayinstalled.
Never choose a pool or a manufacturer based strictly on schedule. Make your choice on the quality of the product and the architect. A manufacturer of quality will never sacrifice quality for speed. I remember when you first time buyer pool, a few months more will not hurt. Focusing on quality.
13. What does it cost and how much you want, as a deposit?
Eventually, the pool to fit your budget. The issue is necessary for a proposalonly from the manufacturers that you feel comfortable with and meet your minimum requirements. Although it varies from customer to customer, 2 per cent to 5 per cent less is an acceptable amount of demand deposit. When a customer asks for an amount of more than 10 percent until it is time to end the interview. In addition, make sure to check the payment plan and make sure that the developer says to you.
Good references are important
Overall, ask yourself this set of questions will help you become aSense of perhaps the best place to build your pool. I remember, good references important because it comes from past experience rather than a correct answer to the request for an interview. Call Call local building departments, the state, and call the Better Business Bureau. A good reputation preceding them manufacturers.
Mistake # 4
Do not get a full understanding of your pool and contract guarantee
And 'certainly a fatal mistake, is not always a completeUnderstanding the pool contract and warranty. Ross Perot, as he once said: "The devil is in the details." Pool contracts and guarantees can be misleading, if not read carefully and ask questions if you are not enough.
Part of a pool, in general, which are under warranty:
1. Structural – structural integrity of walls, and concrete reinforcements.
2. – Equipment such as filters, skimmers, pumps and heaters.
3. Plumbers – materials andElaboration on electricity, gas, pipelines and pool sanitation.
In general, most pool buyers are surprised when something goes wrong, why not have the time to view the details of what the warranty and what is most important is to understand what is out of warranty. Try if your pump, filter and heating the same manufacturer. In order to have the assurance that your equipment includes the most important. Plus, most companies poollack of spare parts available from different manufacturers. Things like the stains on fiberglass and vinyl liner pools are usually not recorded, because the color of the walls have to do a lot with how to maintain the pool and the chemical balance of pool water. Concrete-coating or shotcrete is usually not justified, because this is the type of concrete exposed to the elements.
When you buy a vinyl liner pool, you must be cautious about the currentthe guarantee of the film. It is only the seams, or is the entire line? Most manufacturers of vinyl-liner pool emphasize the warranty on the seams, but the seam does not go bad. What often goes wrong, the vinyl siding, not structural walls, or the seam.
Who is to justify this?
Understand who guarantees. For example, what guarantees the pump and filter? The manufacturer or retailer? Who to contact for reporting problems? They have a tollNumber? Who comes to solve the problem? In some cases, for each manufacturer to ensure that any piece of equipment and various service providers will have to resolve the problem. There is rarely a one-stop-solution for service guarantees, and the pool.
Read the terms and represent the manufacturer and questions. Questions, which is not justified and why. Once you've seen a couple of safeguards together, the questions become much easier.
Mistake # 5
Focus on costs upfront instead of operating costs
Because built-in ground swimming pools up to 40,000 dollars and cost more, most buyers across the pool in advance of the cost and lack of knowledge of the costs of daily exercise. The purchase of a pool requires a minimum of maintenance is usually more favorable in the long run. Pools that do not need a lot of chemicals, cleaning, renovation or replacement parts will be less than the duration of the cost> Pool.
Additional Costs
The extra cost of the necessary equipment may surprise some customers basic pool. Devices such as filter systems, stairs or ladders, skimmers and cleanliness is essential.
Many pool owners to install heating and pool side surface of concrete or wood. Pool covers are often used to keep the water clean, and warm when the pool is not used. If applied correctly can, this includes an intelligentInvestment in energy savings.
Mistake # 6
Falling for Slimy Sales gimmicks
Once you have decided to build a swimming pool, there is a natural enthusiasm and pleasure to have as soon as possible for installation. This is often the point at which the unwary buyer can get into hot water, because the dishonest sellers and manufacturers soon to take advantage of the situation.
Note that in the late spring and early summer can these unscrupulous people inCommunities in which home swimming pools are very popular. Advertisements may appear attractive, to make offers that seem too good to turn down. Here are some warning signs that signal "Buyer Beware!"
1. Sellers who have a swimming pool of advertising, offering "for sale" is not worth it, and then try to switch to a more expensive model. This is called "Bait and Switch" and is a tactic that is commonly used worldwide in retail.
2. Sellers that the trick of offering a reduced use ofPrice based on your pool will be used as a template.
3. Sellers that the pressure to sign a contract. Remember: no reputable manufacturer and that there is representative of a manufacturer's reputation, you dive in the signing of an agreement or contract at any time.
4. Never talk to, please use the "permission to construct" for themselves or for their own account. The contractor will do. Always ensure that the contract clearly stated that the manufacturer is required to poolHire only licensed and bonded "subcontractor".
5. If the pool is no client will be a site visit earlier warned of the possibility of a hard sell. It is likely that the manufacturer should not be understood or care to understand your needs.
Conclusion
The purchase of a pool can be a daunting, especially for first timers, it was through the process. There are a variety of products to consider … Pool type, maintenance, warranty, Contracts, the responsibility for gas, water, landscape, light, sewerage, restrictions, accessories, and so on. No wonder so many pool buyers make mistakes that eventually cost you hundreds, even thousands of dollars.
Use the information contained in this special report, you can, many of the most common mistakes to avoid people, when buying a pool. It will be equipped with the skills and know-how, intelligent questions that can be found ask the correct result> Pool for you and your family.
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