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Refurbs&Renovations AUG 2012 SPN
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UNDERWATER RENOVATION AN IN DEMAND SPECIALIST SKILL Renovation work involving
underwater repairs is a specialist skill which is increasing in demand as pool owners find problems with damaged tiles, poor grouting and general floor damage. Pool Diving Solutions is headed by David Race and Peter Wilson, qualified HSE divers with over 20 years experience in the business. “Underwater repairs are very unpredictable,” says Peter Wilson.
“These images are typical of what we find. We attended a standard call out to re-tile isolated areas of the pool base. After removing the first few tiles it was clear that the screed beneath the tile had deteriorated.
“Re-screeding underwater is a specialist skill, as it requires experience and knowledge of the products used to execute the screeding task.”
As the images show, the required areas were re-
LIGHTING MAKES THE BIGGEST RENOVATION IMPACT OF ALL
screeded, then re-tiled and finally re-grouted with no disruption to the pool operation.
“We pride ourselves on our ability to manage unforeseen problems such as this whilst still executing the same high quality of workmanship. “Our maintenance condition report includes a comprehensive underwater inspection and an inspection of the immediate surrounding deck level. An annual underwater report will enable you to identify defects that are in the premature stages of development.
Locating a
defect in its early stages is essential as this may help you avoid the expense and inconvenience that major repairs may require.”
i FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
F POOL DIVING SOLUTIONS ( 0161 474 1359 :
www.pooldivingsolutions.co.uk
Colour LED and fibre optic lighting has kick started the biggest impact of all on pool renovations. They give impact, bring a new feel to a pool – and now can effectively save money. LEDs have crossed into both traditional lighting as well as fibre optics. These offer all the advantages of fibre optics and the same levels of light but with a staggering 75% less energy consumption. This makes them a perfect choice for retrofit installations where energy-efficient light sources are required together with long lamp life. The LED option provides a wider spectrum of colours and a higher quality light for less space, less energy and lower operating costs.
Colour fibre optic and LED pool lights can be inserted directly into the floor or wall of a pool or spa, allowing entire bodies of water to glow in a wide array of neon colours. A well-lit pool surrounded by fibre optic spot lights can bring your pool and landscape to life. They increase the overall value of your pool; they enhance the functional use of an outdoor living space by encouraging homeowners to swim and entertain in their back gardens well after sundown.
In addition to extending the hours of swimming pool use, colour LED and fibre optic lights also create dynamic backdrops to evening gatherings. Fibre optic star lights can be sprinkled along the bottom of the pool or wall of a waterfall with dramatic effects.
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