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A Westfront Pool stainless pool construction – the company now says these pools are increasingly popular with architects
StainlessSteelPools APR 2011 SPN
THE ADVANTAGES OF STAINLESS STEEL POOLS
• They are precisely engineered and tested to simplify new construction or renovation.
• They provide long term, lower maintenance costs and need little or no maintenance.
• Permanently watertight, they do not crack and leak like some conventional pools.
• They are made from low-carbon, corrosion-resistant materials. No protective coatings are required.
• They are ideal for problem sites or unstable soil conditions.
• They offer increased design flexibility, especially in demanding locations such as basement or rooftop installations.
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which you know will be perfect – no problems, no issues, just a pool you will never have to refurbish, mend or repair,” said Bill Tuplin. “The main reason customers specify our stainless pools is the non-leak guarantee, their durability and the fact that they are maintenance free. With tiled pools the tiles can need replacing at quite an early stage because the grout becomes eroded and the tiles fall off. This means that the pool has to be drained and the facility often has to be closed with the resultant loss of revenue to the operator.
“Coupled with this is the hygiene factor. Stainless steel pools are perceived to be very clean and sterile with no joints between tiles etc., for bacteria to develop.
“We are now finding the owner becomes so ‘knocked out’ by the attractiveness of the pool that customers are specifying a stainless steel pool because they give such a high quality finish and appearance synonymous with the high quality hotel, health club or leisure centre that are so popular these days.
The stainless steel pools for Invarmex are
A now famous London skyline pool built by Westfront Pools in Shoreditch
imported in kit form panels from Sweden and then welded together.
Bill Tuplin stresses the point about welding. “It’s what makes our pools stand out as being exceptional. The sections are welded together to guarantee no leaks, no problems.”
Those opposing stainless steel as an option say it’s inflexible.
“It’s true I can’t do curves but that’s about it, As a construction method it is still remarkably flexible and can still be adapted to fit most shapes. We’ve just completed an octagon spa using steel so there’s ways we can adapt. “Although our stainless pools were originally developed by Invarmex Steel in Sweden as a lining for worn out pools here in the UK the stainless idea is catching on and is appealing to all types of pool projects both commercial and domestic, both new build and linings. “Definitely a feasible option not only for the reasons I have already given but also because we are experts in the manufacture of therapy pools from small baths containing just a few cubic metres to full scale pools where group
exercises can be held. Glass integrated in the stainless steel sides creates a comfortable and ergonomically correct working position at the pool side and the physiotherapist can more easily control exercise movements and ensure these are carried out safely and correctly. Invarmex therapy pools are made more effective by a wide range of accessories e.g. jet streams, hoists, movable floors, steps and ramps etc. We can also offer whirlpools with few restrictions in shape and design.” spn
i FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
F INVARMEX ( 0115 989 4420 :
www.invarmex.se F NATARE ( 01379 872800 :
www.ppfmovingfloors.com F WESTFRONT POOLS ( 01925 232295 :
www.westfrontpools.co.uk
Stainless steel remains a hugely attractive raw material for a pool or spa
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