Swimming Pool Blog
Tips on Buying a Swimming Pool
Everyone dreams of having a swimming pool. But when the time comes, most people do not have enough information about what it takes to buy one. Some want a portable pool, others prefer an in-ground oasis. It’s no fun to travel...
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Shortages Delaying Pool Construction
Shortages in the swimming pool industry continue and leading to considerable timeline delays. Experts say that a severe shortage of plastics and chemicals is affecting the entire pool industry. Limited supplies and rising costs of raw...
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Does Rainwater Affect Pool Installation?
Many people believe that summertime is the best time to install a swimming pool and beautify their outdoor space. However, building your pool during the peak season can be expensive, and therefore, consider adding your oasis during the...
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Our Featured Pool Project – October 2021
The Victoria Project – Victoria, Texas $175,000 + When it comes to a new custom featured pool, our designers can make the Lazy River a reality. This beautiful ground-level design in Victoria features a wonderful little Lazy River as...
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Dark Colored Pools – The New Trend
Building dark-colored pools inlay has become fashionable recently; a more comprehensive range of esthetic options for people looking for a pool that suits their property or personal taste. Depending on when you want to go swimming, the...
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Tile and Coping Grout Options
As a future swimming pool owner, you may think of how your backyard will transform. You check any detail, from the shape of the pool to the water features, the inlay, the deck, and more. And then comes the tile and...
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What is a Pier and When are They Needed?
If you plan to have a swimming pool in your home, a reputable contractor will check the soil components before starting any pool construction project. There are many cases where a pool requires support. Not only is it gunite and the...
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5 Reasons to Build a Swimming Pool in the Fall
Every homeowner dream of having an in-ground pool on their property. Imagine a place for your family and friends to hang out. And, did we tell you that it helps to increase the value of your home? However, the end of Summer...
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Cody Pools and Platinum Pools are Now One Team
For the past 9 years, Cody Pools has been the number one swimming pool builder in the USA, as ranked by Pool and Spa News. We are proud to announce that Cody Pools and Platinum Pools will be joining forces. Platinum Pools will continue...
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Learn How to Swim, It’s Never Too Late
While parents want their children to swim, another age group still requires swimming lessons – adults. Many adults who don’t swim feel shame, embarrassment, and fear to sign up for lessons. If want to start to learn how to...
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Avoid Critters Getting in Your Pool
Who likes critters? No one! So why do they appear in our pool? Although a swimming pool is a great place to cool off in the summertime, it can be deadly for animals so we will talk about how to keep snakes out of swimming pools. In the...
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Pool of the Month – September 2021
We are proud of is this gorgeous outdoor living area in this month’s pool of the month. The swimming pool has a spa and a raised wall containing gushers, scuppers, and fire bowls. The terrace is an example of outdoor living,...
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Hurricane Season is Here … Again!
Platinum Pools issues a yearly blog about the hurricane season; this year is no exception. We want to keep our customers informed. The amount of new pool owners has increased since the pandemic, and we cannot have them stay without...
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Platinum Pools in PSN’s Top 50 Builder List 2021
Platinum Pools is pleased to be in the Top 50 Pool Builder list in the United States by Pool & Spa News magazine. The past year brought unusual challenges that no one predicted. As 2021 continues with uncertainty and other health...
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Chlorine Tab Shortage – Other Ways to Sanitize Your Pool
In August 2020, Louisiana’s large chlorine production facility burned down, causing a Chlorine tab shortage of a prevalent form of chlorine in tabs for use in swimming pools. For many homeowners, the challenge once again comes...
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MythBusters – Swimming Pool Edition
We are not strangers to fables, urban legends, or mythical stories. It surprises the number of people who believe in such tall tales. Myths can be rational, functional, structural, and psychological. Myths can go...
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