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Sep
19

Swimming Pool Patio Furniture

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When selecting swimming pool patio furniture, style and budget play a large role for many homeowners.   However, comfort is the usually the main focus of the effort and it sets the relaxing atmosphere for your guests. In general, when looking for pool patio furniture, you should be looking to supply some lounge chairs.   Besides comfort, they should be able to withstand the elements, be made of sturdy materials, and be able to be easily adjustable. Another factor to consider is how easily they can be stored in the off season or if they are stackable. Additionally, any materials you add to them such as cushions should also be made of weather resistant materials. You may also want to consider looking into recycled or green alternative materials if they are available. Check with the manufacturer, before you make your purchase. Here is a list of available popular pool patio furniture materials and retailers:

Teak: A type of hardwood tree found in southern Asia or India is known for its natural oils that allow it to be worked and when it’s found in its best state it’s very weather resistant. One of Teaks biggest disadvantages is that it can split if it becomes too dry from excessive heat. Try Country Casual.

Wicker: There are several types of wicker natural furniture fibers such as cane, rattan, bamboo as well as synthetics and resins. Obviously, synthetics and resin-coated wicker styles are going to be more durable or more weather resistant than natural untreated wicker furniture but proper care against mold and moisture and excessive heat can by achieved by covering your furniture when not in use. Try wickerfurniture.com.

Aluminum or Metal Sling Furniture: This is one of the most common types of pool furniture available and is made from mesh, fabric, or vinyl straps that are suspended or hung from a frame made from metal or aluminum. The idea being this type of construction is fairly sturdy and relatively inexpensive and easy to maintain with a minimum level of care. Sometimes with the vinyl fabrics the coloring can fade. Try patiofurnitureusa.com.

Plastic: Often recycled, plastic is durable and really, almost maintenance free. Plastic furniture is usually light weight, can come in a variety of colors, and can be molded into variety of shapes and can be made to actually look like real materials. One of its disadvantages is however its fragility due to its lightweight, you may need to remove it from the elements, if the weather becomes inclement. Try Outback Patio.

To discuss how California Trademark Pools can further assist you with your pool furniture questions please contact our office at 916-683-1202.

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Jerry Johnson
President
trademarkpools@gmail.com

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Sep
05

Debbie’s Pool Complete

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This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Debbie's Pool

Debbie’s Pool Completed In Less Than A Month

Tropical Swimming Pool California Trademark Pools has always prided itself as being a quality conscious swimming pool contractor in the Sacramento area. Along with quality we also feel it is important to finish the pool in a timely manner. California Trademark Pools has just completed another pool in less than one month. Excavation was started on June fifteenth by Innovative Excavating, and the pool was filled with water on July tenth. The weather was outstanding and the coordinating of all the different phases could not have gone smoother.

Getting the new pool project done in a timely matter is only part of the process. Debbie’s existing grey broom finished concrete definitely needed some help. We decided to apply a solid stain manufactured by New Look . It took three coats to finally cover up some of the existing stains, but as you can see, the finished product came out fantastic. Working with existing concrete can always be a challenge, trying to match colors, textures and shapes, but this project came together great.  After waiting twenty-eight days for our new stamped concrete decks to cure, we applied three coats of  Spec West gloss sealer to both surfaces. Adding a gloss New Look stainsealer to give it the “wet look” is always a nice addition to  any surface. Debbie decided she wanted a tropical theme in her backyard. So she used bamboo products to cover the existing air conditioning unit and the new pool equipment. We drilled several holes in the concrete and inserted galvanized metal posts and than tied the bamboo to the new posts. It was a terrific substitute for the typical fences used. We also covered the entire perimeter of the existing wood fence with a slimmer style bamboo. It looks like a resort in Hawaii!

The backyard would not be complete without the final landscaping touches.  We installed approximately fifty different types of plants that helped enhance her tropical theme. The plants were purchased at Home Depot and Branches Nursery in Elk Grove. The final touches were to add a commercial grade weed block, install drip systems and spread the black bark. There goal was to create a backyard oasis where every day seems like your visiting a resort. They definitely could take a vacation in there own backyard.

To discuss how California Trademark Pools can help futher assist you regarding building your pool, please contact our office at 916-683-1202 or Jerry’s cell at 916-479-3091.

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Jerry Johnson
President
trademarkpools@gmail.com

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