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THIS & LEFT: Two high quality major
pool projects from PPF Servicing
Ipley Manor – a
pool to a 20.0m deep round scuba diving the long term maintenance including
pit and anything in between. annual inspections above and below the
classic case of a
The company offers four different types waterline by our Health and Safety
of moveable floors and finishes. Executive approved divers/engineers.”
multi-purpose room
The Sports Council of England claims up Austin Design & Manufacturing Ltd
to 75% of swimming pool users want regular (ADM Floors) specialise in hydraulically
The owner of a Georgian Manor house, access to shallow water. The Prestige Pool powered structural mechanisms. An
on a 200 acre farm on the edge of the Floor (PPG) is designed to provide just that. ADM’s moveable floor system is designed
New Forest wanted a swimming pool but From use as a dry exercise area, through to drop and retract so that the pool can
wanted the floor space as well. It was a keep fit innovations such as splash dancing either be totally hidden or have an
classic case of providing a moveable floor. or aqua aerobics – when a class begins adjustable depth. This method is practical
The room at Ipley Manor was designed exercise on the dry floor, and the floor for commercial situations where the pool is
by the owner, with a Japanese influence. gradually moves down, increasing used by the disabled, for water exercising
Built to house the swimming pool, the resistance, finishing the class with water at and general swimming purposes and the
design incorporated a multi-function to shoulder level, to depths that permit diving depth adjusted so becoming multi
the room, so that the space could be and sub aqua. The floor is also perfect for functional to suit the purpose.
used as much as possible, not only as a over 60s sessions providing easier access to “We have installed these floors not only
room with a swimming pool, but also for the water than traditional steps. Disabled in swimming pools but also to cover and
entertaining, conferences and parties. customers can simply wheel in to the water utilise space in theatres over the orchestra
There was a need to create a floor rather than using undignified winches. pit,” said ADM’s Keith Austin. “Every
across the pool which would offer a In its ‘rest position’, the floor floats on installation is different and we discuss
level space throughout the entire pool the surface of the water, with the benefits client’s needs and available options at a
room, so combining design skills with of greater heat retention, less evaporation very early stage. Most requirements or
Stage Systems, Pool-span pool infill and lower chemical and fuel costs. Within unusual requests can normally be
system was the solution. Approaching a few minutes the floor can be moved to incorporated and the floor can even be
Stage Systems for their existing Pool- the bottom of the pool, using just 2.2kW given a ‘see through’ finish as well as the
dek system, the owner wanted a system of electricity. more conventional tiled or wood.”
without a framework, as Pool-dek does, Mark Watson sums up the advantages of ADM feel that the market for moveable
within the pool. Although in its infancy, a moveable floor saying: “Flexibility of floors is growing stronger as private
Stage Systems was designing a solution programming is one of the greatest individuals become more aware of the
to fit these needs perfectly. benefits. An area that can be employed existence of such wonders. “We now find
Pool-span consists of galvanised steel for swimming at all levels including diving ourselves supplying more domestic floors
beams, which span the width of the and sub aqua, wet and dry exercise – plus than public ones particularly in new
pool, supported by a shelf just below provide a waterside landing area and easy builds.” Austin continues: “The system can
the top surround of the pool. The access for the elderly and disabled is a be retrofitted but the floor occupies space
standard Pool-dek panels sit on top of huge advantage for a commercial facility. and will reduce the maximum available
the beams and a lip lies over the edge Running costs are reduced as much as water depth.” spn
to ensure a trip free surround. Since this revenue is increased.
pool was a new build, the shelf design “There are no working parts under water
FURTHER INFORMATION
was incorporated into the build and the and it is not possible for swimmers to get
ADM FLOORS
finish is a continuously smooth floor. beneath the floor. The structure is so strong
( 01279 871527
The oak stained finish of the decks the floor can even be used as a lift. The
: www.admfloors.com
was chosen to match the oak frames of floor is moved via two hydraulic rams which
HERITAGE POOLS
( 01483 235858
the windows, doors and beams, and are driven by a 2.2kW motor positioned
: www.heritagepools.co.uk
with the amount of natural light that away from the pool area. The complete
STAGE SYSTEMS
shines in, the room feels warm and system switches itself off 20 minutes after
( 01509 611021
welcoming. At night the pool and use as a safety feature. Depth indicators
: www.stagesystems.co.uk
room are lit by a number of LED lights and ‘no diving’ signs are installed, and they
SUNTRAP SYSTEMS
( 0121 428 1155
throughout the space, so whatever the continue to work, with the power off, : www.suntrap-systems.co.uk
room is being used for, the lighting can greatly extending the life of the electronics VARIOPOOL
set the tone, night or day. which is in line with the IEE – IEC 16th
( +31 (0) 72 572 1005
: www.variopool.nl
The pool is used daily, but due to the Edition for Swimming Pools. We undertake
simplicity of the infill, is transformed to
an event space with ease.
“WE NOW FIND OURSELVES SUPPLYING
STAGE SYSTEMS
MORE DOMESTIC FLOORS THAN PUBLIC( 01509 611021
: www.stagesystems.co.uk
ONES PARTICULARLY IN NEW BUILDS”
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