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bove-ground pools are an
A
ingenious idea. They are cost
effective, efficient and provide a
swimming pool without the need
for extensive excavation and disruption.
In difficult recessionary times the
specialist pool trade has had to accept that
not every household can take advantage of
the benefits of a swimming pool. That’s
where above-ground pools come in.
So in times when many homes in the UK
simply do not have enough space to
accommodate the luxury of a full concrete
or block pool then the above-ground pool
becomes a competitive, popular and in
demand option.
A growing number of pool retailers now
offer above-ground designs, which come
with a number of benefits. Not only are
they a more affordable choice, pools of
this nature are ideal for smaller gardens.
Many are available in kit form, and can also
be installed by the homeowner
themselves. The addition of a simple
counter-current device can turn what is a
relatively compact pool into a spacious
THIS: Piscinelle has added a natural hardened red wood to kits range
swimming area for the user.
“Above-ground pools are in fashion,“
BELOW LEFT: Certikin’s above ground pool range – always a strong seller in a good market
said one South Coast dealer. ”I think they
BELOW RIGHT: Many options are now available for such pools including as in this case lighting
have always appealed to a certain market
but what we are seeing this year is that the
appeal is widening. We had three sales
from a dozen enquiries over Easter alone.
Traditional swimming pools can be
expensive, the cost of excavation and
purchase of all the required materials and
related products can make them a luxury
that many cannot afford, especially in the
current financial climate. Above-ground
swimming pools offer a viable alternative
at a fraction of the cost, which explains
their popularity.
The UK has seen some changes to the
above-ground pools market.
This year Desjoyaux launched its range
into the UK. Certikin has stepped up its
commitment to the market with a new
glossy brochure supporting its range and Two concepts are available, a surface hard working. With the Walu, you can
Piscinelle has been busy promoting its mounted unit ideal for refurbishments and dispense with a solar bubble cover and its
aluminum body range. the integrated system which has the reel system, a winter cover and all other
The Desjoyaux exclusive Active advantage that not only is it highly efficient safety systems as it will do it all for you!
Permanent Casing concept was patented but also incredibly discreet. The filtering Manufactured to the French NF p90-308
in 1978. The pool structure composed of panel has a colour coordinated panel to safety standard and holding a weight of
0.25m injection moulded components are match the Desjoyaux range of coping and 100kg, the Walu offers solar and heat
moulded from recycled polypropylene. The paving materials. All Desjoyaux pools retention benefits and acts as a first class
sturdiness and safety of the entire Active come with a 10 year guarantee. winter cover.
Permanent Casing production process is Certikin’s above-ground Endless Certikin are promoting a 6-by-4m wooden
tested and monitored by Bureau Veritas. Summer wooden pool range has a new pool and a Fastlane counter current unit for
The Desjoyaux patented filtration system eight page brochure aimed at stepping up £9,688, a saving of nearly £2,000 if the two
offers customers a pipe free system. This its market share. The Certikin wooden products were bought separately.
means the long and costly work required above ground pool is available made-to- Made of Scandinavian red wood (walls)
to lay underground pipe-work is no longer measure up to 12m by 8m. and single plank wooden deck top (300mm
necessary and the risk of leakage is It is also now available with an optional wide 50mm thick) around the top lip, it
completely eradicated. Filtration is carried Walu safety cover. The Walu Woodstar is comes in two sizes, 4.2m x 4.2m and a
out via an intake of water from the built in designed to offer a high level of safety and larger 6m x 4.2m. Both are 1.3m high.
skimmer. The water passes through a 6 to simplicity for above-ground pools (up to a The high specification includes the pool
30 micron filter before being released into maximum of 10m by 5m). Secured with walls, steps, Certikin flow fittings, filtration,
the pool through the discharge nozzles. ratchets on pre-angled brackets and rolled maintenance kit, cover, liner, (30 thou.
This circulation system means that the with a convenient hand-wheel, the plain blue). The top rail is made of a single
entire volume of pool water can be filtered Woodstar is easy to install and operate. piece of wood and the smoothly finished
and treated with disinfecting products The Walu Woodstar puts safety first and it wooden ladder can easily be detached
located in a pre filter. is as multi-tasking and economical as it is when not in use. The pools are suitable for
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