http://www.dspools.com/blog Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:31:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Welcome to the D&S Swimming Pools Ltd blog. In this blog we will be adding projects of past and present, look out for a 32' x 16' deck level pool with blue travertine surround which is under construction at present and due to be completed in January 2010 also a 40' ... http://www.dspools.com/blog/swimming-pool-maintenance/ds-pools-blog-launched/ This is our most recent project completed in November 09 The pool is a 28' x 14' infinity edge pool. Infinity edge or infinity pool means the pool has one or more edges where the pool water flows over the edge giving the appearance of the water going on forever. This pool (and surround) ... http://www.dspools.com/blog/past-projects/past-projects/ This Pool was completed in Spring 05 The Pool is a concrete structure constructed using a concrete raft and PSS concrete swimming pool blocks for the walls. The tiles were chosen by the customer from a pool they had seen on holiday in South Africa. The automatic cover was supplied and installed by ... http://www.dspools.com/blog/past-projects/36-x-18-concrete-pool-with-automatic-safety-cover/ This Pool was completed Spring 2006 The Pool was constructed in our prefered method of a Concrete raft on the base and 2 skins of 100mm solid concrete blocks and a cavity filled with vibrated concrete. Two coats of waterproofed render and one coat of waterproof screed are applied ready ... http://www.dspools.com/blog/past-projects/28-x-14-concrete-pool-with-mosiac-finish-and-hydraulic-safety-cover/ We have decided to stay away from what every other pool internet sites are selling and have a shop on eBay mainly concentrating on parts and materials used for pool construction, landscaping and building. If you are thinking of building your own pool then its definitely worth a visit. ... http://www.dspools.com/blog/swimming-pool-maintenance/ds-ebay-shop-open/ Keeping pool water clean and free of bacteria is the best thing a pool owner can do for their family's health and safety. However, the chemicals used to keep the water looking its best can also cause health problems on their own if they are not used correctly. Many people ... http://www.dspools.com/blog/swimming-pool-maintenance/alternative-pool-sanitizing-techniques-by-christine-harrell/