News Release: Thursday 8th May2003
ENJOY YOUR POOL& GARDEN ALL SUMMER LONG
Your dreams of swimming in yourback garden this summer and splashing around with the children could cometrue! The British Swimming PoolFederation (BSPF) explains in its new free consumer magazine Pool &Garden, that you can get an above ground pool or self build in-ground poolsupplied by a recognised swimming pool contractor in a matter of days.
Allen Brobyn, Managing Directorof the BSPF, comments: There is no doubt that owning a swimming pool is awonderful way to relax and stay fit and healthy at the same time.
Why not request a copy of Pool& Garden to see exactly what you could be missing.
Above ground swimming pools areusually round or oval and are modular in construction.
Above ground pools areparticularly economical to buy and are available from 2,500.
Another simple and affordableswimming pool option is that of a self-build in-ground pool kit, which areavailable from 5,000. These kits aregalvanised steel panels or high quality polymer panels, which offer a wholehost of different pools in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit yourrequirements, and you can be swimming in less than seven days.
Once a hole has been excavatedand a concrete base laid, often all that is required is a few tools key to fitthe panels together. It could not beeasier, and most pools come with a colourful step-by-step video to guide you onyour way. But if you feel morecomfortable with a professional getting involved, make sure you take on arecognised SPATA (Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association) swimming poolcontractor to help with your project.
The maintenance and upkeep of adomestic pool is now really easy. Itneed only take 30 minutes each week during the summer months to check the waterbalance and tidy up. Todays pools are so reliable that, properly looked after,they need never be emptied, except in the unlikely event of major repairwork. Off-season, a pool that has beenput to bed may only require one or two checks during the winter months.
For those who want to takeadvantage of their pool all year round, there is a variety of enclosuresavailable from a giant bubble, formulated from tough UV stabilised by PVC,tailored to fit over your pool, to retractable enclosures or even conservatorystyle enclosures.
The best way to ensure yourpool lives up to your expectations is to employ a recognised SPATA swimmingpool contractor. SPATA is the tradingand building standards arm of the BSPF, which sets and publishes technicalstandards for construction and operation of pools, spas, hot tubs, saunas andsteam rooms. Experienced pool buildershave developed these authoritative standards over the past 40 years.
All companies are carefully vetted when they apply for membership, and they must have at least three years’ experience in the industry. Memberswork is periodically inspected, to ensure that it complies with SPATAs highstandards. All SPATA contractors arecovered by the industrys SPATASHIELD Warranty and Bond insurance.
To request a copy of Pool& Garden or details of your local SPATA swimming pool contractor, pleasecontact the BSPF on 01264 356 210.
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For further pressinformation please contact Kirsty Murray on Tel: 0208 652 2512 email:
TheBritish Swimming Pool Federation (BSPF) has been set up to bringtogether, in one organisation, the UK bodies representing contractors,manufacturers, distributors and retailers of swimming pools, spas, saunas,steam rooms and associated equipment.
Experienced pool builders havedeveloped these authoritative standards over the past 40 years.