WHY CHOOSE A WHY CHOOSE A Why Choose A Polymer Wall Swimming Pool?
3 4 CHAPTER 6 10 13 15 INTRODUCTION 1 What exactly is a Package Pool and More Specifically a Polymer Wall Swimming Pool? CHAPTER 2 The Benefits of a Polymer Wall Swimming Pool CHAPTER 3 Polymer Wall Swimming Pool Construction Basics CHAPTER 4 Other Benefits of Packaged Pools and Polymer Wall Swimming Pools CONCLUSION
3 Introduction Many homeowners begin considering purchasing when the weather gets warm, or when they reminisce about the previous seasons heat. If you are one of those people who have been considering building a swimming pool, you would be encouraged to consider a package pool, more specifically a polymer wall package pool. Building this type of pool will not only give you many design options, but it will also produce a durable and great-looking swimming pool. Just like your home is an investment, your swimming pool is as well. By building your pool with 100% corrosion-free polymer walls, you will ensure yourself that you are protecting that investment for many years to come. It is the type of peace of mind that you need to know you are truly making a sound financial investment in your home. This handy ebook will go over what a polymer wall swimming pool is and how they benefit you when you purchase them. It also includes a basic overview of the polymer wall pool construction steps. The information contained within should give you a lot to consider about a polymer wall swimming pool that hopefully will aid you in making a confident swimming pool purchasing decision.
4 What exactly is a Polymer Wall Package Pool? Where the term Package Pool derives from A package pool refers to a swimming pool that is built with either steel walls or polymer plastic walls. They are referred to as package pools because the buyer chooses from a variety of different parts to create their own unique swimming pool. These parts are then put together and delivered to the customer on pallets. Make no mistake though, just because the name package implies a cookie cutter solution, it most certainly is not. Polymer and steel wall pools are among the most elegant and beautiful pools in the world, and the fact that you can customize your pool look and shape means your pool is built for you, not the Jones down the street. Customers can choose from a variety of parts such as different colored steps, patterned liners, color plumbing fixtures, and a host of other choices that enable the buyer to customize the package pool to their liking. CHAPTER 1
5 What exactly is a Polymer Wall Swimming Pool Panel? There are two ways in which a package pool can be built, and that is by making their frame with either steel or polymer walls. Polymer walls are the most improved way too build a packaged pool, and they give the purchaser a lot of benefits that steel walled pools do not. Polymer walls are built using a specially designed thermal plastic molding process that includes an all-resin structural polymer to give the panel s incredible strength and durability. This makes our polymer wall panels almost as strong as steel, but without all the inherent drawbacks. This type of polymer wall panel is impervious to such things as ground water, leaking chlorinated water, salt water chlorinator problems, mold, and many other conditions that sometimes accompany steel-walled package pools. So, if you want a great-looking and affordable swimming pool that also gives you the peace of mind knowing that it will last for many years to come, then you are the type of person who should be shopping for a polymer wall package pool. CHAPTER 1
6 The Benefits of a Polymer Wall Swimming Pool You may be wondering why you should be interested in buying a swimming pool whose exterior shell is made by adjoining polymer wall pool panels together. Here are some of the impressive features that Latham s Exclusive Premier Polymer Wall Pools possess: Precision Engineering This is what gives the polymer panels we make superior strength and endurance over regular pool wall panels. It also ensures a smooth finish to put the vinyl liner against and enables the builder to put the parts seamlessly together to enhance the finished quality of the swimming pool. High Strength For as lightweight and easy to handle as these panels are, it is amazing the strength that they are built with. We like to refer to them as muscular walls because they are nearly as strong as the steel wall pool panels that we make. These walls are high-impact resistant and almost impossible to dent. On some of our panels a special honeycomb design is added to give them even more strength and durability. CHAPTER 2
7 The Benefits of a Polymer Wall Swimming Pool ( cont d) You may be wondering why you should be interested in buying a swimming pool whose exterior shell is made by adjoining polymer wall pool panels together. Here are some of the impressive features that Latham s Exclusive Premier Polymer Wall Pools possess: Resistance to the Elements Walls that are made out of structural polymer resin are not affected in any way, shape, or form by the elements. This means that they will not rust, start to rot, or corrode and weaken like steel and other types of pool walls will over time. Recommended for use with s alt treated pools For as lightweight and easy to handle as these panels are, it is amazing the strength that they are built with. We like to refer to them as muscular walls because they are nearly as strong as the steel wall pool panels that we make. These walls are high-impact resistant and almost impossible to dent. On some of our panels a special honeycomb design is added to give them even more strength and durability. CHAPTER 2
8 The Benefits of a Polymer Wall Swimming Pool ( cont d) Non-Corrosive Assembly Structure Not only are the polymer walls themselves made out of an all-resin structural polymer, but the sturdy bracing system and attached drive stake assemblies are too. That means that every part of the walls, and the support system for the walls that are buried in the ground, are made up of material that will not rust, deteriorate, or corrode under normal ground conditions. For anyone who purchases a polymer wall swimming pool this is a big deal, they will not have to worry about breaking up concrete and digging to do an expensive repair on the walls in the normal lifetime of their pool. How confident are we here at Latham in the sturdiness and durability of the polymer walls and their support structure? The answer to that question is confident enough to offer you a lifetime limited warranty on these parts if you are the original owner. CHAPTER 2
9 The Benefits of a Polymer Wall Swimming Pool ( cont d) DEEPER SHALLOW ENDS Shape is not the only thing that is more flexible now with polymer wall swimming pools. Polymer pool wall panels are also built 48-inches high for customers who desire to increase the depth of the shallow end of their pool. A variety of shapes and sizes the swimming pool can be built in Gone are the days when inground package pools only come in basic rectangle and kidney shapes. Polymer wall technology now gives us the ability to be creative with pool designs. We can even build you custom polymer wall panels if you don t mind paying a little extra to achieve the unique look you want to give your swimming pool. CHAPTER 2
10 Polymer Wall Swimming Pool Construction Basics It is pretty amazing for those who purchase a polymer wall swimming pool to see a patch of land in their backyard be transformed into a beautiful vinyl liner swimming pool. Here is a quick synopsis of the stages of construction for a polymer wall pool: 1. Shape the hole in the ground 2. Placing the polymer walls 3. Concrete footer The ground is dug up similar to the shape of the swimming pool but slightly over-dug to accommodate the advanced bracing and polymer wall support. After that, the walls are assembled until the pool is completely framed. Once this is done the entire length of wall is leveled then braced. At this time any molded steps, swim outs, and other addons that connect to the pool are installed also. A one-foot- deep concrete footer is then poured all the way around the outside of the polymer pool panels and the support bracing. This helps to make sure the swimming pool retains its shape and level during the rest of the construction process. It also gives the structure of the swimming pool even more CHAPTER 3 added strength.
11 Polymer Wall Swimming Pool Construction Basics 4. Vermiculite the bottom When first dig the hole is roughly shaped with something like washed masonry sand that compacts well. Before the vinyl liner can be installed the entire bottom is then layered with vermiculite; this is a mixture of Portland cement and a corky type substance that gives the bottom strength, but makes it not as hard on the vinyl pool liner as regular concrete would be. 5. Trim out the swimming pool Here, the coping that holds the vinyl liner to the top of the polymer pool wall and the internal plumbing fittings are added to the swimming pool. The outside plumbing and electrical wiring are also hooked up at this time. 6. BACKFILL The remainder of the hole around the outside of the swimming pool must then be carefully backfilled and leveled in preparation for the decking. This is usually done by alternating backfilling with dirt and filling the pool with water to make sure everything stays strong and in place during the process. CHAPTER 3
12 Polymer Wall Swimming Pool Construction Basics 7. Inserting the vinyl liner The ultraseam vinyl liner is installed next and by now the swimming pool is really beginning to progress and take shape. This is when the builder will make sure that the steps and drains are cut. 8. DECKING Next the customer s choice of decking and other details such as handrails and ladders are installed. 9. SWIM & ENJOY Once the filtering system is on and the chemical balance of the pool water is set, you are then ready to enjoy the many benefits of having your own backyard polymer wall swimming pool. E njoy! CHAPTER 3
13 Other Benefits of a Package Pool Built with Polymer Walls It was mentioned that package pools offer those who purchase them a lot of variety, and it is true of package pools that are built with polymer walls too. Here are some of the other advantages that polymer wall package pools typically give those who purchase them: COST SAVINGS One of the main reasons that homeowners choose polymer wall/vinyl liner pools is they offer a significant cost savings when compared to other types of pools like gunite. When you combine cost savings with looks they are hard to beat. A VARIETY OF CHOICES IN POOL STEPS & OTHER FEATURES We mentioned there is a lot more flexibility with polymer wall pools today than there was with package pools many years ago. Now you can customize and add things like spillover spas, swim outs, and a variety of different sizes and shapes of steps. You can even add a unique-looking and fun tanning ledge if Different choices in concrete reinforced or stone decking You can choose to add decorative edge coping to snap your custom vinyl liner into, or you can choose to hide the coping under decorative stone. The choices in what you do to the edge of the pool and the walkway around it are only limited by your imagination. CHAPTER 4 you so desire.
Other Benefits of a Package Pool Built with Polymer Walls 14Many beautiful pattern choices for Latham s exclusive ultraseam liners No feature on any type of swimming pool will look as great, nor stand out quite as much as a vinyl liner pattern which blends in nicely with your surrounding poolscape. Latham offers over 30 popular vinyl liner patterns to choose from; that means you should easily be able to find one that appeals to your individual taste, or that fits nicely into the look you are trying to achieve with your poolscape. Buying a polymer wall pool is like buying an automobile; even though there is a basic design that is followed, the options you choose to give it create a custom and individualized look. You become a member of the Latham family Just because you have purchased a quality polymer wall swimming pool from us does not mean that we will go away once the ground had been broken in your backyard and your swimming pool is finished. You are now considered part of the Latham family, and along with that you will continue to get the very best warranty help, dealer support, and ongoing resources in the swimming pool industry. CHAPTER 4
15 Is Conclusion a polymer wall swimming pool the right choice for everyone in every circumstance? No, but then again that same thing can be said for any type of material that a swimming pool is composed of. But one thing is certain and that is a polymer wall swimming pool will be the right choice for you in most situations when you are looking for a great-looking, affordable, and durable swimming pool. So if you are in the market for a new inground swimming pool, make sure you take a good look at all that a polymer wall package pool has to offer you before deciding on the pool choice that is right for you.
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