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UNIVERSAL POOL & SPA'S CREWS ARE THE REGION'S RENOVATION EXPERTS
Pool Resurfacing
Resurfacing pools is the heart of what we do. It's what we know best. However,
we don't know what is best for you. So we explain the different surfaces to our
customers and let them tell us what they want."
There are actually many
interior pool surfaces used throughout the world. The three most common, and the
three we recommend you consider, are plaster, "quartz" and pebble. Quartz and
pebble surfaces were developed as solutions to the shortcomings of plaster. And
they are. However, neither is perfect and, like most improvements, they cost
more than plaster. Here's how they compare, so you can make up your own mind.
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Plaster
Plaster is still the most
common interior pool surface (although it's not the best). People like plaster
because they're familiar with it and it's the least expensive of the three pool
surfaces.
Most traditional plaster is white cement mixed with limestone
or marble sand. By its nature, plaster has certain limitations.
Its porous surface is the most susceptible of the three to staining,
bacteria growth and breakdown by the chemicals you add. Because plaster
constantly reacts to water and chemicals, plaster pools "use" more chemicals to
maintain a balanced water chemistry. And plaster doesn't typically last as long
as the other two surfaces (for these reasons).
You can expect a new plaster
surface to give you 7 to 10 years of good service with proper care.
Quartz
A quartz interior pool
surface is actually a plaster surface with quartz aggregate mixed in. There are
two benefits with quartz: First, quartz is a very hard
material. And because a percentage of your pool interior surface is now covered
with a hard, non-porous, stain-resistant material - quartz - you have a more
stain-resistant, more durable and longer-lasting surface than plaster alone. Second, people like quartz
because you can introduce colors into your pool interior with it.We use 3M Colorquartz in our
quartz pools, generally regarded as the best color quartz available. People
choose quartz for beauty (colors) and durability. Quartz is an "7" on the
hardness scale compared to marble sand (what it replaces) at a "3" (diamond is
"10"). Quartz costs about 50% more than traditional
plaster. You can expect a new quartz surface to give you 10 to 15 years of good
service with proper care.
Pebble
A "pebble" interior pool surface is also a plaster surface with pebble aggregate
mixed in. The pebbles actually comprise the majority of the surface of the pool,
with the obvious advantages.
It is the most
stain-resistant and most durable surface available. And you can select from many
different interesting colors. But it's a rough surface. It's hard on feet and on
automatic pool cleaners (any parts coming in constant contact with the surface
of pebble pools will wear out much more quickly). A "mini" pebble surface is
available from most pool companies. It is smoother than standard pebble because
it uses small pebbles. This surface is actually polished
smooth!
Pebble surfaces are about
double the cost of traditional plaster. You can expect a new pebble surface to
give you 12 to 20 years of good service with proper care.
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Tile & Coping
If your tile has fallen off, coping edges are cracked, coming loose or hollow underneath, let Universal repair or replace it.
Decking
Many
customers want to update their pool deck when they redo their pool's
interior surface. We offer a variety of pool decking alternatives;
from traditional brushed concrete, bluestone, and flagstone, to
brick pavers and stamped concrete. If your concrete is cracked, pitted or off level, call Universal, the experts in removing and replacing pool decks.
Liner Replacement
Now is the time to plan for a new vinyl pool liner. We replace all pool manufactures liners.
Skimmer Replacement
Is your old skimmer cracked or leaking, let Universal remove the old skimmer and replace it with a new one.
Equipment Replacement
We continue to be surprised at
how often we're the only company that talks to its customers about the need for
new pool equipment and at how happy customers are when they do upgrade. If we
think your equipment needs replacing, we'll tell you. As with everything we do,
whether you chose to replace it is your decision. Why bother? A new filter can
mean cleaner, clearer water which translates into a more beautiful pool and less
maintenance. A new pump can save electricity and improve water flow, which can
reduce the chances of bacteria or water chemistry problems. And the new
technology spa heaters heat faster, are safer and can actually
heat your pool.
Heater Repair
Is your heater in desperate need of fixing? If your heater is
repairable we can fix it, we carry all brands of replacement parts. If
your heater is not repairable, have a new one installed.
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