Black algae (also known as ‘blackspot algae’) can be the bane of a swimming pool owner’s life – if left to get out of control.‘Black algae’ is not actually black in colour. Like most algae, it is ‘blue-green’, but it is such a dark blue-green that it...
It all depends on the size of your pool, the kind of pool you want, and what other building or landscaping work needs to be done with it. It also depends on the ground it’s going in to, and the type of installation. Is it a custom pool, or a prefab pool?...
Swimming pool lights add visual character to a pool. They are essential for summer nights – whether you are swimming or enjoying a get together around the pool. They are also essential for safety. The days of a single, ordinary pool light are also long...
Not all swimming pools need a great big hole in the ground. In fact, some of the most attractive and versatile options for swimming pools are above-ground pools. These can be installed where digging into the ground is not an option, for whatever reason, or...
Swimming pools offer many health benefits. It’s about how you use your pool. If you want a pool to splash about in, for entertainment value – pool parties and braais by the pool - or for your kids, consider how you could also make use of it to improve your...
Designing a small pool for a small space can be challenging. It is often well worth it though; some of the most attractive pools are small pools that transform a small space into a stunning design feature of a home. You can get really creative with small...
No pool is finished until you have added some greenery (and colour). There are some beautiful, classic ‘pool plants’ that are ideal to put around any swimming pool - either in pots or planted in retaining walls. Think of these as ‘Pool plant families’:...
If you are putting in a swimming pool, chances are that you will need a retaining wall. Swimming pool retaining walls are essential constructions when installing a pool in sloped garden areas. However, they can also be added as landscaping or pool design...
So, you are finally going to build that swimming pool! Happy summer days are coming! They’ll look and feel even better with a marbelite pool. If you already have a pool and it looks less than ‘villa-esque’, it may be time to invest in marbiliting. What is...
Deaths by drowning are tragic – especially because they are usually children. Historically, there have been far too many cases in South Africa where toddlers have fallen into swimming pools and died or been left brain-damaged from a near drowning. This...
Pool Skimmers to keep your pool debris freePool skimmers are essential pieces of equipment for your swimming pool maintenance – keeping the surface of swimming pool free of debris that can clog filters and will otherwise eventually sink to the bottom of...
While chlorine is not the only way to keep your pool clean and maintained, it is, by far, the best. There’s no avoiding that fact. However, you have a choice as to how that chlorine is delivered, and that can make a difference to concentrations of...