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For Trevor Miller, package pool division
THIS & BELOW: Three options of the more traditional above
manager at Plastica Pools, the appeal of
ground pools available to buyers from the large Certikin range
above-ground pools lies in their
convenience and easy installation. “In most
cases, no planning permission is required,”
he explains. “In addition, most of the pools
do not require any foundations. They are
also quick and easy to install and can be
taken with you if you move house.” Miller
also considers that affordable prices make
these pools an attractive option for
homeowners from all walks of life.
Plastica offers a range of different
designs, including wooden pools that have
been seen on several series of the reality
show, Big Brother. Popular choices include
the Sequoia model, a cross between a
wooden and metal framed pool, which is
encased within a wood grain enclosure.
The pool is easy to assemble and can be
ready for filling within two hours. The
company also manufactures a wooden
exercise pool, ideal for smaller gardens,
which is fitted with a counter-current
system that allows the user to swim on the
spot. Other options include metal frame
and ultra frame pools, which are
constructed of high grade steel that is
powder coated in order to prevent rust.
The individual pieces pin and snap
together, and the structure can be
assembled by the end user in 45 minutes.
The fact that many above-ground pools
can be assembled with ease by the
homeowner can also explain their growing
popularity. London-based Laghetto Pools
offers a range of DIY options, made from option to this popular system which sees wooden outer case, which is not
tubular metal frames and covered with a the new unit flushed inside the pool to give subjected to any structural tension,
skin that has been treated to resist the a much slicker feel to the pool. ensuring longevity.
damage caused by UV light, mildew and Piscinelle has in the last few years added A number of optional extras are
fungi. The company has a range of internal steps, shaped ends and security available, including the Fabrico sun dome,
different options, including the large covers. There are two distinctive ranges- an additional solar enclosure which can be
Europe model, which is available in eight one using natural red for wood and the used to extend the swimming season
different sizes and offers a depth of 1.2m. second range using aluminium for the throughout the year. The clear vinyl dome
Also available is the Azur, which has a body of the pool. snaps into place and heats the water and
depth of 1m and can be used by families Piscinelle offers two shapes of pool, air temperature using solar energy,
with younger children. Available in kit which can be installed above or in the helping to reduce energy costs. In
form, it comes with a filtration system, ground, on a sloping surface and in any addition, it will also protect the pool from
vacuum brush and steps. In addition, type of soil, clay or rock. The pools can be the elements, reducing the need for pool
Laghetto produces a much smaller version delivered to the homeowner in ‘ready to maintenance. spn
that is suitable for youngsters. swim’ kit form, which includes a Northern
Piscinelle have, says Estelle Michaels, Fir interlocking structure, liner, stainless
FURTHER INFORMATION
always been ‘lumped’ into the above- steel ladder, pump and programmer,
CERTIKIN
ground pool category. electrical control box and water treatment
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“Although there are a few models which kit. The wood casing is sourced from
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DESJOYAUX
can be above-ground, this is strictly not Scandinavia and Russia, where the harsh
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correct for most of the range. The pools climate slows down the growth of the pc www.desjoyaux.eu
for lack of another name are ’modular trees, making the wood intensely strong LAGHETTO POOLS
pools’. There is no need to build labour and ideal for use in this setting. The pool is
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intensive concrete and block pool any also available in a choice of depths.
HOME COUNTIES
more as the Piscinelle range has shapes Paramount Pools, offers above-ground telephonesolid 01403 259755
and sizes to suit most clients and are models with its Vogue range, constructed
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erected in very little time with minimum using blow moulding technology, which
PARAMOUNT POOLS
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disruption to the garden and not provides smooth, elegant contours with pc www.paramountpools.co.uk
dependent on good weather. shock absorbency. The Discovery design PISCINELLE
“Our patented BT60 stainless steel unit is is available in a round or oval shape, while
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the brain of the pool. All the filtration runs the accompanying Impact pool has a
PLASTICA LTD
through this unit including the counter- slightly larger framework. Both can be
telephonesolid 01424 857751
current. There is no need to cut timber constructed without screws. Paramount
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which will impact on the strength of the also offers the Notika pool, which features
POLLET POOL GROUP
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shell or the liner to fit the lights, skimmers a solid steel substructure which ensures
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inlets, vacuum point etc. There is another solidity of design, and an attractive
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