Pools & Spas
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  1. What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Fiberglass In-ground pools?
    Advantages
    • Short time from excavation to construction
    • Most timely to install
    • Very low cleaning and sanitizing maintenance
    • Less water care maintenance
    • Lifetime structure warranty
    • Less expensive to heat and maintain temperature

    Disadvantages
    • More limited choices of shape and colors
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  2. What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Vinyl In-ground pools?
    Advantages
    • Least expensive in ground product
    • Variety of shapes and liner colors

    Disadvantages
    • Limited warranty on walls
    • Limited warranty of vinyl liner
    • Time necessary to complete installation
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  3. What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Concrete In-ground pools?
    Advantages
    • Many choices of shape and color
    • Multiple choices of finish; painted, plaster, etc.

    Disadvantages
    • Most costly to install
    • Time necessary to complete installation
    • More maintenance to finish
    • More water care maintenance
    • Warranty depends upon contractor

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  4. What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Above ground pools
    Advantages
    • Easy to install
    • Least expensive of all pools to purchase
    • Least expensive water care maintenance

    Disadvantages
    • Not permanent construction • Limited variety of shapes
    • Limited warranty
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  5. How does a Salt Generator compare to a Chlorine Feeder?
    Salt Generator’s are softer on your skin, easier to maintain, has no toxic chemicals to store, there is no chlorine smell, and it saves you money over time but it is more costly to install.

    A chlorine feeder has a lower cost to install but is harder on your skin, smells, has a lot of maintenance, and there are toxic chemicals to store.

    Both systems will maintain excellent water chemistry. Although chlorine water care systems continue to be the most popular form of pool sanitation, salt generators are quickly becoming a very popular, efficient alternative.

    With salt generators there is no need to add sanitizer on a daily basis. Simply set the dosage level; whereas a chlorine system will require adding chlorine on a daily basis or in the case of a floater adding chlorine tablets every few days and then add shock weekly. Salt generators will shock the pool when needed without ever handling any chlorine.
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  6. Are there any health benefits to spa or hot tub usage?
    Yes, regularly soaking in a spa or hot tub will help to reduce stress, increase blood circulation, ease pain as well as help will sleeplessness.
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  7. Are spa and hot tubs difficult to keep clean and maintain?
    Spa water care is simple and easy to maintain. Using today’s technology such as ozone systems and mineral cartridges, maintaining your spa now only takes a few minutes per week.
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  8. What are the monthly costs to heat the hot tub?
    Today’s quality portable spas are only pennies per day to heat and maintain the desired water temperature.
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  9. Are all hot tubs the same?
    No, not all spas are made the same and today there are many varieties and styles to choose from. The quality of the hot tub is more a factor of comfort, performance, style and quality construction rather than the number of jets or pumps. Just as important as the spa is the retailer you are purchasing from. Work with a spa professional that you are comfortable with who has a good customer service reputation.
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  10. Should I sit in the spa before buying?
    Absolutely, test soak in the spa before purchasing. Not all seating is created equally and everyone is different, so forget about your inhibitions and “take the plunge”. You will be glad you did.
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