Friday, July 19, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
SPLASH PAD
A Splash Pad is a great addition to any backyard. Splash Pads are
safe, affordable and environmentally €œgreen €. With endless
combinations of nozzles and water features, the possibilities are
limited only by your imagination. A Southern Luxury Pool splash pad can
enhance an in-ground pool as a stunning outdoor water feature or simply
stand alone for young children as a safe alternative to a swimming pool.
With less than two inches of standing water, the splash pad can provide
hours of safe outdoor water entertainment for the whole family.
SPLASH PAD
INGROUND SPAS 2014
Nothing completes your new swimming pool like a custom spillover
spa. After a long, difficult day on the job, relaxing to the sound of
flowing water in a warm spa with massaging jets may be just what you
need to forget all the stresses of life. Southern Luxury Pools can
create a custom spa experience to enhance your backyard oasis. Whether
you prefer a custom gunite or fiberglass we have the spa for you. All
you need to do is lay back and relax.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
The 2012 Pinnacle Awards Winners
Luxury Pools
magazine is proud to announce the winners of the 2012 Pinnacle Awards.
Only four companies merited the honor, earning the symbol that separates
these craftsmen from all others.
The pool designers and builders were judged by a distinguished panel of five industry experts who used the criteria of functionality, structural engineering and hydraulics, landscape architecture, and appearance. The honored projects truly exceed the general level of professionalism and creativity in the industry.
These four companies are the only ones in the world authorized to display the 2012 Pinnacle Awards symbol with their projects.
Here are the winners:
Pacific Paradise Pools, Fountain Valley, California
This outdoor living space replicates many of the elements found throughout the interior of the home, bringing harmony to both spaces. The builder worked with a landscape architect to craft this project using luxurious features, including custom molded precast inlayed tile, an in-floor cleaning system, and Mediterranean Blue Hydrazzo® pool finish.
David Tisherman’s Visuals, Inc., Manhattan Beach, California
This amazing project started as a renovation of a swimming pool built in 1958. Encountering—and overcoming—a number of challenges during the design and construction phases, David Tisherman’s signature touch is seen everywhere on the project, including the beautifully colored custom Sicis glass tile blend he personally formulated.
Marquise Pools, Oak Ridge, Texas
The goal was to recreate the rich ambiance of an Italian villa. The landscape architect and builder worked closely together, using modern design techniques and construction practices to achieve a classic and timeless look. Of special note: all of the glass tile in the pool was special-ordered from Italy.
Brandenburg Pool, Phoenix, Arizona
This contemporary pool, spa, and outdoor entertainment venue replaces a site that included a 40-year old freeform pool. The homeowners wanted an outdoor living space anchored by a clean-lined, elegant pool and spa. The result is this geometric, angular poolscape framed by integrally colored concrete decking divided into various rectilinear shapes for visual interest.
The pool designers and builders were judged by a distinguished panel of five industry experts who used the criteria of functionality, structural engineering and hydraulics, landscape architecture, and appearance. The honored projects truly exceed the general level of professionalism and creativity in the industry.
These four companies are the only ones in the world authorized to display the 2012 Pinnacle Awards symbol with their projects.
Here are the winners:
Pacific Paradise Pools, Fountain Valley, California
This outdoor living space replicates many of the elements found throughout the interior of the home, bringing harmony to both spaces. The builder worked with a landscape architect to craft this project using luxurious features, including custom molded precast inlayed tile, an in-floor cleaning system, and Mediterranean Blue Hydrazzo® pool finish.
David Tisherman’s Visuals, Inc., Manhattan Beach, California
This amazing project started as a renovation of a swimming pool built in 1958. Encountering—and overcoming—a number of challenges during the design and construction phases, David Tisherman’s signature touch is seen everywhere on the project, including the beautifully colored custom Sicis glass tile blend he personally formulated.
Marquise Pools, Oak Ridge, Texas
The goal was to recreate the rich ambiance of an Italian villa. The landscape architect and builder worked closely together, using modern design techniques and construction practices to achieve a classic and timeless look. Of special note: all of the glass tile in the pool was special-ordered from Italy.
Brandenburg Pool, Phoenix, Arizona
This contemporary pool, spa, and outdoor entertainment venue replaces a site that included a 40-year old freeform pool. The homeowners wanted an outdoor living space anchored by a clean-lined, elegant pool and spa. The result is this geometric, angular poolscape framed by integrally colored concrete decking divided into various rectilinear shapes for visual interest.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Can a homeowner build a natural swimming pool without professional assistance?
The
short answer is no. An NSP is a well-balanced wetlands ecosystem that
incorporates limnology, hydraulics, hydroponics, and modern pool
construction methods. The whole system needs to be planned and crafted
by an experienced landscape architect or pool builder who is
knowledgeable in this very precise art.
Can I retrofit my chemical pool into a natural swimming pool?
Yes,
but keep in mind that the area surrounding the current pool must be
large enough to accommodate the necessary regeneration zone—and that the
zone will be equal in size to the existing pool.
In addition, plumbing will be modified to handle the water’s movement from the regeneration zone to the swimming area.
In addition, plumbing will be modified to handle the water’s movement from the regeneration zone to the swimming area.
What are the benefits of a natural swimming pool?
he
obvious and most important advantage is that there are no chemicals in
the water, keeping the pool environment safe yet clean—plus, the
homeowner does not have to worry about the expense of purchasing
chemicals season after season.
Additionally, the energy consumption of an NSP is lower than a traditional chemical pool. But for me, one of the best benefits is that the homeowner gets a bonus: the pool’s regeneration zone doubles as a beautiful water garden.
Additionally, the energy consumption of an NSP is lower than a traditional chemical pool. But for me, one of the best benefits is that the homeowner gets a bonus: the pool’s regeneration zone doubles as a beautiful water garden.
Will algae grow in a natural swimming pool?
Yes, algae
will grow—a small amount is actually necessary for the regeneration
zone. An NSP will control this naturally-occurring plant with aquatic
plants chosen for a particular climate. Algae don’t have a chance for
survival because the good plants will out-compete them for nutrients. If
any algae do make it into the swimming pool, the pool sweeper or vacuum
will take care of the problem!
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