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Frequently Asked Questions
What are my renovation options?
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FAQ’s
Is there a way to check
to see if my pool is leaking?
For most pools, the normal evaporation
level is about 1" to 1-1/2" per week. When
the weather is warm and the nights are cool you’ll
see the most evaporation. You can perform this simple
test to determine if your pool is leaking. Make sure
there is no rain in the forecast and bring your pool
water to its normal level. Fill an ordinary plastic
bucket with pool water, but leave one inch from the
top. Shut off your pool pump. Put the plastic bucket
on your pool steps and mark the water levels on the
inside and outside of the bucket. Turn the pump back
on. After 24 hours, check the levels. If the outside
level evaporated faster than the inside level, then
you probably have a leak.
Is acid washing
or painting an inexpensive alternative to resurfacing?
When a pool is painted, it may look good for a while,
however after time the paint will begin to peel and
it will need to be repainted. Multiple acid washings
will result in increased porosity in the plaster and
roughness to the touch. They are both less expensive
alternatives in the short-term, but they will not be
cost-effective long-term and are not likely to give
you results you’re going to be satisfied with
in the first place.
How old does a
pool have to be to be a candidate for renovation?
With regular maintenance, your pool can last many years,
however even a well maintained pool will eventually show
signs of age. As a rule of thumb, concrete pools should
be re-painted every three to five years or re-plastered
every 10 to 15 years.
Is it possible
to change the shape and size of my pool?
Yes. Unfortunately, once the foundation has been breached
for a reshaping, the process becomes much longer and
more complicated, but it can be done. The cost and time
frame involved will be more like that of a new pool
installation. Anything is possible with Anthony &
Sylvan Pools, however reshaping or resizing your pool
is not a typical renovation.
How hard is it
to update my equipment?
Adding or changing your equipment
is easy with Anthony & Sylvan. Adding new filter
and cleaning systems are the renovations that will make
maintaining your pool so much easier. They’re
renovations that only you will see, but they will have
a great impact on the quality of the water and will
save you money and time.
Can I remodel
my pool during the winter?
Remodeling a swimming pool with Anthony & Sylvan
during the winter has many advantages. In cooler climates,
pools are not used in the winter and therefore you will
not lose any valuable swimming time. Best of all, there
are many more options available for scheduling during
this time of year.
How much renovation
can I afford?
With all of the financing options
available today, you can probably afford more than you
think. Schedule a no-obligation
consultation to see how easy it will be to add value
to your home and start enjoying the benefits of a nicer
pool in your back yard!
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