ABOVE-GROUND POOLS
The Gardipool range from SCP demonstrates attractive wooden versatility
Over and Above- Ground Pools
Despite tough competition from other parts of the wet leisure sector, there’s still a lot of demand for above-ground and wooden pools in the UK. There success is thanks to straightforward installation combined with improved designs and increased choices plus that all important summer sunshine! So with warmer summers expected for the future, their popularity is sure to increase too. We investigate what’s available in 2015
By Karen Witney
or lack of space prevents this from happening. Many potential customers would be surprised by the versatility and good looks that above-ground pools can provide to an outdoor leisure area. From small and round to the largest oblong or kidney, the variations of size and finish can satisfy almost any budget and bring as much pleasure as an all singing, all dancing in-ground pool. Above-ground pools can also be a spur of the moment purchase when the weather improves and retailers who offer a range of above-ground options can also look forward to increased chemical and accessory sales too. It’s a win, win situation!
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CERTIKIN’S ENDLESS SUMMER WOODEN POOLS AIM TO BE ABOVE ALL OTHERS!
Kicking off with one of the larger above- 56 June 2015 SPN
lmost without exception every family would love to have a pool installed. In-ground is usually first choice but often budget constraints
ground options, the Certikin Endless Summer wooden above-ground pool shouts quality and is stunning by anyone’s standards. Made of attractive Scandinavian redwood (walls) and Iroko hardwood, the pool has no side buttresses or braces, making it more attractive than other products of its kind and it takes up a lot less space. There are no ugly, concreted-in, steel supports which some pools require, making it far easier to install. The pools look good in any garden, big or small and have a very solid, robust construction. The pool comes in three standard sizes, 4.2m x 4.2m, 4.7m x 2.9m and a larger 6m x 4.2m and can be made-to-measure (subject to specification). All the models below 6m by 4m are totally free standing and require no ground supports, making them much quicker to install. All have a steel support beam around the top of the pool underneath the Iroko top rail. The pool’s high specification includes the pool walls, steps, Certikin flow fittings, filtration, maintenance kit, cover and liner (30 thou mosaic and marbled at no extra
cost). The top rail is made of Iroko hardwood providing an unrivalled quality finish around the top of the pool. The pool features fully foamed insulation on the bottom and the side walls and is suitable for both customer self- assembly and installation by pool retailers. A 316 stainless steel entry ladder comes with double top tread and an added structural support bar to reduce liner wear. The sturdy timber exit ladder provides easy access for swimmers and can be simply detached when not in use. All models now come with the option of a
Walu safety cover – called the Woodstar. This is specifically designed to offer the same level of safety and simplicity for above-ground pools (up to a maximum of 10m by 5m) as it does for in-ground. Secured with ratchets on pre-angled brackets and rolled with a convenient hand-wheel, the Woodstar is easy to install and operate. Available in a range of colours, the Woodstar removes the need for any other cover or roller system on an above- ground pool. To make it fit perfectly, cut outs for ladder entry points, filtration systems and
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