Archive for December, 2009
Dec
21
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Swimming pool Spas Add Nice Finishing Touches To Pools
California Trademark Pools gets asked quite often “what are the benefits of adding a hot tub to my pool”. Well, as the owner and president of my company, I usually tell it like it is, so, here it goes. One benefit is that spas can be uniquely shaped, just as your pools can. There is no limit to the different styles, shapes and elevations. Next, if your spa is elevated, you can simply add a spillway that would aid in circulating the water of the spa as well as adding a water feature to the pool. Adding an inground spa will also add value to your property. The free standing spas are much less expensive but also add no home value. Here are a few spas installed by California Trademark Pools:
Tear Drop Raised Spa
This particle spa is raised eighteen inches with tileon the exterior and also on the waterline on the interior. We rounded two of the four corners to give it a tear drop look. The spillway is made of one piece of flagstone to match the tile. The benches on the interior are put in at two different levels to accommodate taller and shorter people. Also, a step is added to allow access into the spa much easier. Tile was also added on the benches for an added attraction. The cap is a standard concrete cantilever with the color San Diego Buff from the Davis color chart.
Round Spa With Glass Tile
This spa is seven feet round and raised twenty-four inches as it is cut into a hill side. We raised the decks on each side with a set of steps for easy access to spa. The spillway is approximately four feet wide and done with smooth flagstone to give the waterfall a sheer descent look. The raised decks are finished with a 3 x 6 tile. The walls of the spa are finished with a
one inch glass tile that gives it a very unique and classy style. The cap is done with a round bull-nose cantilever made out of concrete. We put the spillway on a schedule to come on for about two hours right at dinner time just so the home owner can enjoy this feature every day.
Raised Spa With Flagstone Cap
This is a more traditional square spa and it is raised eighteen inches. Raising a spa will also accommodate for some nice seating for people who want to mingle with the spa crowd without getting wet. The face of the spa is done with a pool friendly stacked stone along with a matching
flagstone cap. You have to be careful when selecting stones around a pool because some of them have iron in them and of course, iron and water don’t mix. The spillway is twenty-four inches wide and made with a solid piece of matching flagstone.
It’s a big decision for home owners trying to decide if a spa is right for them. Here at
California Trademark Pools, we would be happy to discuss any further questions that you might have regarding building your spa and pool. Please contact our office at 916-683-1202 or my personal cell phone at 916-479-3091.
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Dec
14
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Swimming pool Sacramento Area Pool Contractor Wrapping Up Pool In Lincoln
Pool Under Construction
California Trademark Pools is nearing completion of another pool in Lincoln. Sean and Kristen purchased there new home a few months ago and have had their hands full with the many changes to their new property. Besides the addition of their new swimming pool, they have also added an unattached garage.
After a minor set back from the City of Lincoln, pool construction got under way on November ninth. After being in business for over twenty-five years, it still amazes me the unforeseen snags that appear. The property is an odd shaped lot, and what the home owner and myself considered the side yard, the City of Lincoln considered the front yard. Swimming pools are required to have setbacks from the street to the pool. Unfortunately, this pool did not meet those requirements. So, not willing to give up, California Trademark Pools redesigned there pool in an appropriate spot that worked out for both parties. I think after construction began, both Sean and Kristen were happy with their decision.
The pool was designed with a large moss rock waterfall cut into the hillside located on the side of the property. We cut back the hill to accommodate a retaining wall that would allow a flat surface for the equipment pad and also some shrub areas. Sean and Kristen would like to carry a theme that would bring back the old gold digger days. To do this, they intend to install a four foot high retaining wall made out of railroad ties and than design a look that would have a broken beam over a cave entrance to give the idea of an old broken down mine shaft. Sean also would like to bring in an old gold cart to add as a lawn ornament in the shrub area. I personally love the idea and think the pool and their waterfall feature will compliment each other very nicely. Its always a pleasure working with people who have a vivid imagination.
It’s a big decision for home owners when they are trying to decide who they want to build their pool. Sometimes, the sales side of the trade has a bit of a reputation of being compared to a “car salesman”. Here at California Trademark Pools, I totally understand this. I am the owner (President) of my company and will represent only the quality that I put into our pools. I believe Sean and Kristen feel that they have made the right choice and I have enjoyed working with both of them. Its always fun for me, because every pool has a different personality. I haven’t done a gold mine theme yet! I am as anxious as the home owners to see the finished project. Should make for some fantastic pictures and some great topics of conversation for Sean and Kristen’s future pool partys .
To discuss how California Trademark Pools can help further assist you regarding building your pool, please contact our office at 916-683-1202 or my personal cell phone at 916-479-3091.
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Jerry Johnson
President
trademarkpools@gmail.com
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Dec
07
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Swimming pool Rocklin Pool Near Complete!
Rocklin Pool
Well, its been an awhile since the last post. Things at California Trademark Pool have been busy. The pool is almost complete in Rocklin. The plaster was installed last Saturday and Sunday we fired up the pumps. This particular pool had some interesting twists along the way. The pool was set over the edge of a drop off and required special engineering from Neil Anderson & Associates and also a letter confirming soil conditions.
Delta Gunite required two days to install the retaining walls, pool, and spa. Footings for the retaining wall expanded to twenty-four inches deep and forty-eight inches wide. Along with additional rebar requirements. Whew!!! Don’t think anything will be moving any time soon.
After the gunite process, Eric Johnson Tile’s crew came in and installed the tile for the spa, pool, and raised bond beam, along with the sheer descent. The home owner decided to add step tile, which always makes them more visible.
During the tile process, the home owner decided to add two Duralum patio covers, one cover is a 12′ x 13′ free standing and a second trellis style cover over his cook-top which will be 3′ x 16′. This slowed us down temporarily due to the fact that permits were required. Installation on the covers will begin tomorrow. It’s always an advantage to build with California Trademark Pools due to fact that we not only have our pool license, but also carry a “B” license for any other construction needs.
The pool deck consists of a twelve inch colored band in a broom finish which circles the edge of the pool, while the remaining pool deck is completed with a San Diego Buff color and a salt finish. Once again, the colors of the decks, bands, tile, and caps on the bond beams, came out beautiful. The home owners did a terrific job on all the color selections.
This has been a very fun project for myself and my crew. It’s always a pleasure to work with home owners who appreciate the fact that the guy holding the license is actually still showing up on the job to do some work. This pool will definitely make for some good pool pics for the gallery. If the weather cooperates, we should finish in a week or so.
To discuss how California Trademark Pools can help further assist you regarding building your pool, please contact our office at 916-683-1202 or my cell phone at 916-479-3091.
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Jerry Johnson
President
trademarkpools@gmail.com
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