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Nacogdoches and all of East Texas Swimming Pools and Spas!
Pools
& Spas!
The Pool Store by...Blue Diamond Pools & Spas welcomes
you to our website. East Texas swimming pools, spas and saunas are not just our
business, they are our passion. If you are in Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Diboll,
Huntington or anywhere else in east Texas for that matter, we want to help
you turn your back yard into a true oasis.
We are your East Texas trusted source
for swimming pools, spas and saunas, and are
proud to offer nothing but the best in design and construction,
unparalleled customer service and support, renovation, complete pool
cleaning service and repair.
Call today or stop by our showroom and
let our professional design team introduce you to an endless array of
backyard oasis possibilities!
Our products and services include:
Products: above ground pools, spas, hot tubs, swim
spas, in-ground pools, saunas and all pool chemicals, cleaners and salt
systems
Services: custom pool design, pool, hot tub, spa
and sauna instillation, weekly maintenance on pools, hot tubs, spas and
saunas, weekly or monthly service and free computerized water analysis
Pool and Spa Safety: Simple But
Important Steps That Will Save Lives
These simple pool & spa safety steps may save
the life of someone you love!
Important message to parents and families: Build on your current pool and
spa safety system by adopting these additional water safety steps. You can
never add too many proven water safety steps as as they are the best way
to make sure your summer is a safe and fun experience. You can never know
which one of these tips may save a child’s life—until it does!
Stay Close, Be Alert and Watch Your Children
in and Around Your Pool and/or Spa
Never leave a child alone in a
pool or spa.
Always watch your child when he or she is in or
near your pool, spa or any other body of water.
Have a telephone close at all times when you or
your family are using a pool or spa.
If a child is missing look for him or her in the
pool or spa before looking anywhere else.
Keep children away from drains, pipes or other
openings that could entrap them.
Share these and other safety instructions with
family members, friends and neighbors alike.
Learn and Practice Water Safety Skills as a
Family
If you don’t know how to swim, learn, and make
sure your children learn to swim.
Learn CPR for children and adults and update
those skills on a regular basis.
Learn the basics of life-saving technique so you
can assist in a pool emergency.
Having the Correct Safety Equipment for Your
Pool and/or Spa
Make sure a 4′ or taller fence is installed
around your pool and spa. Use self-closing / self-latching gates, and
ask your neighbors to do the same with their pools and spas.
Always have a lockable safety cover on your spa.
If your house is the fourth side of a fence
around your pool, make sure door alarms are installed…and use them. You
should also install window guards on windows facing your pool or spa.
Have pool and gate alarms installed to let you
know when children are near the water.
Make sure your pool and spa has compliant drain
covers. If you don’t know if yours are compliant ask your pool service
provider.
Make sure your pool and spa covers are in good
working order.
Use common sense. It goes a long way!
Above Ground Pool or In-Ground?
Okay, you've made the decision
to finally buy that pool you've always dreamed of. Now, what do I buy? An above
ground pool or an in ground pool? If you have a huge back yard, your own
landscape designer, and millions of dollars, you’re good to go, but if you're
like most of us and have to consider price, how much room you have to work with,
etc., you’ll have to make some choices. Do you want an in-ground pool and settle
for a smaller patio area, or an above-ground pool that will allow you to have a
larger patio area and even some outdoor furniture? There are advantages and
disadvantages to both. The question is which is right for you?
An above-ground pool definitely has it's advantages, starting with the cost. It
could cost as little as ten times less than an in-ground pool, and, installing
and above ground pool normally will not raise your property taxes. In most areas
an above-ground pool is not considered a permanent structure. Above ground pools
are also easier to clean and maintain, primarily because they are usually
smaller than an in-ground pool. Last but certainly not least and above ground
pool is almost always safer. To prevent access to your pool just remove the pool
ladder. It doesn't get much simpler that that!
If you're worried about the look, and most of us are, visit "The Pool Store" to
see the options available. In years past, above-ground pools were known for a
metallic look, but our newer models are much more pleasing to the eye. Chances
are you’ll be able to find an above ground pool you're very happy with, and the
ability to add a deck and outdoor furniture can make all of the difference in
the world!
Above-ground pools are becoming more popular almost by the day, but we realize
they're not for everyone. You may want an in-ground pool if you’re a serious
swimmer or have a large backyard and want waterfalls, a diving board, etc. In
other words "all of the bells and whistles".
In-ground pools are usually six feet at the deep end, while above-ground pools
normally have a deep end of around four feet. Again, a deeper in-ground pool
means you can have a slide, diving board, fancy lights, and waterfalls, plus
it's easier to swim laps. An in-ground pool will also come in many more
attractive shapes than an above-ground pool. We can even custom design an
in-ground pool that fits the space of your yard and goes with the style of your
house, whereas a custom shape is normally not available in an above-ground pool.
Please remember that as beautiful as a custom built in-ground pool can be, and
as nice and relaxing as it can be to take some laps after a hard day's work, it
does have it's disadvantages. One, it is going to be much more expensive than an
above-ground pool. There is just so much more work involved in an in-ground
pool. First a trench must be dug, then a solid liner has to be installed.
Maintaining an in-ground pool is also more expensive...and more time consuming.
Because an in-ground pool is almost always larger than an above-ground pool,
cleaning equipment, chemical testing kits, etc. are going to be more expensive.
And on top of the cost factor it is much more difficult to keep an in-ground
pool free of trash or debris. Taking care of this problem is time consuming and
if you don't have the time to do it yourself, you may end up with the extra
expense of hiring someone else to do it for you.
Another thing to consider is the fact that an in-ground pool may actually
negatively impact the resale value of your home. A lot of times buyers will be
concerned with safety, especially if they have smaller children, and won’t even
consider a home with an in-ground pool. Putting a fence around the pool could
possibly be an option, but this won't satisfy all potential buyers. An
above-ground pool can be taken apart and either moved to your new location or
simply hauled away, while an in-ground pool would have to be filled in, which is
a much more expensive.
The bottom line...which option is right for you? Weigh the advantages and
disadvantages of each and consider exactly what you and your family are looking
for. Then, take a careful look at your backyard. I bet you will know the answer!
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