Wideman Pools

2565 US Hwy 67 South

Festus, MO 63628

636-931-7665

www.widemanpools.com



 

This is the first fiberglass pool Wideman Pools installed in 1980, in Bonne Terre, MO.  The photo was taken in July 2010 and the pool is still fully functional today!

 

Fiberglass Swimming Pool - Better Quality Than You Think

By Riley Hendersen

There are many different types of swimming pools that one can choose from, and one of those is to go with the fiberglass swimming pool. Fiberglass pools are manufactured (and installed) as large molded structures that are then placed in the ground. The large "bucket" is then surrounded by a strong reinforcement, like the more conventional concrete, which will then help it keep its place.

Fiberglass swimming pools don't have a liner because the shell is sprayed with a specially designed coating. A wide range of models with different sizes, colors and shapes are available in pools made out of fiberglass, and allow the type of variety that many consumers love. One of the great benefits that is credited to fiberglass pools is that that are very easy and quick to install, even with the need for heavy equipment. Maintenance is also a relatively simple process, since there will never be a liner replacement, and in general, fiberglass swimming pools will need fewer chemicals to keep clean than other models.

While fiberglass swimming pools require less maintenance, they do require certain maintenance to ensure that they are not damaged or in need of greater repairs and upkeep down the line. Unlike other swimming pools, fiberglass swimming pools MUST be filled with water at all times to avoid causing structural damage through cracking or buckling. This is due to ground pressure that occurs because of improper drainage. If for some reason the pool absolutely needs to be drained, do not do it on your own! Make absolutely sure to contact the pool manufacturer and qualified professionals. You don't want to damage such a large investment!

Other factors to keep in mind is to avoid the "bathtub ring" effect of grime. Not only does this look bad, but this could damage the coatings. Most pool supply stores should sell pool tile cleaner that can take care of that in a jiffy. As an important side note, never use abrasive cleaners or harsh tools like steel wool or metal scrapers to clean fiberglass. This type of treatment will permanently damage the gel coating in the pool.

While the fiberglass pool may seem to develop hairline cracks over time, this is not a major concern since this is only indicative of the surface gel, and not actual structural damage. Dirt is always a concern, and should be brushed towards the main drain and the vacuumed out with the appropriate tool.

The fiberglass swimming pool has its advantages and disadvantages like many other swimming pools. For some this may not be a good choice, while for others the fiberglass swimming pool may be exactly what they have been looking for.

For more swimming pool information please visit http://www.swimmingpoolbasics.com - a popular pool website for tips, advice and swimming pool resources. Don't forget to check out our page on fiberglass swimming pools.

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2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO  63028

www.widemanpools.com

636-931-7665

Swimming Pool Accident Liability

 

 

By +Joseph Devine

 

Swimming pools can be such a joy in the summer. You can tan, exercise, hang out, and just relax around the water. Some people choose to build a personal pool at home for these reasons. Others opt for the community pool instead. Either way, swimming pools are actually ripe with danger to you and those you love. However, it is not always clear as to who is liable for those accidents. This article will look at some hazards around the pool and who might be responsible for the tragedies that can arise.

There are a number of things that can happen in the water or poolside, including drowning or near-drowning, slips and falls, disembowelment, diving board injuries, and others. There are also a variety of people who can be held liable for accidents that happen around a pool, including the injured himself, a caregiver or parent, the owner of the pool, the construction company who built the pool, etc. Depending on what the actual accident entailed, there might be no one held liable or up to several people held responsible for the accident.

According to premises liability laws, the owner of a pool, whether it is a personal pool or that of a neighborhood, hotel, gym, etc., is in charge of maintaining the health and safety standards at a pool. This includes making sure that everything is working properly, the chemicals are properly balanced, nothing is broken or rusty, and other issues. However, an owner of a pool may not know if the company who built the pool did not properly grade a deck, leading to water buildup and an extra slippery surface.

Someone who is invited or licensed to be at a pool should expect the pool to be safe. If one of these guests is injured, they are less likely to be held liable for their own accident than a trespasser. If someone breaks into a pool uninvited and sustains an injury, they may not get any financial compensation for an injury. For instance, a homeowner may lock up his own pool because it is in the process of draining. If a person breaks into the pool and decides to trespass and swim, they can get disemboweled by the drain. However, the homeowner had the pool closed up expressly for protecting people from the drain.

Of course, a swimming pool owner is supposed to properly maintain his or her drain. If it is not covered or is turned up too strong when guests come over, the owner may be held liable if someone gets injured due to its suction. At community pools, improperly trained lifeguards and broken things in or around the pool can cause harm to someone, and they are usually the responsibility of the homeowners association or whoever owns the community pool.

When going swimming, either at your own pool, that of a friend, or at the neighborhood spot, the best idea is to be smart about your fun. If you are bringing young children to the swim, be sure to keep a close eye on them to help keep the safe.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a swimming pool accident, the owner or builder may be held liable for the damages. For more information on swimming pool dangers and other topics in personal injury, check out Vic Feazell, an Austin expert personal injury lawyer.

+Joseph Devine

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2565 US Hwy 67 South

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Wideman Pools

2565 US Hwy 67 South

Festus, MO 63628

636-931-7665

www.widemanpools.com

 

 

The Sport of Swimming

By Ethan D Orman

Michael Phelps, Ian Thorpe (the Thorpedo), and Ryan Lockte have been inspiring children and adults alike in the world of swimming. Ian Thorpe's impressive Olympics career lead to him being remembered and his swimming style being compared to Michael Phelps and everyone knows how well Phelps did in Athens and Beijing. The fact that Phelps won nearly every race in Beijing is proof that training hard and practice can open the doors to whatever dreams one wants to chase.

In the swimming world, there are many safety issues to consider. How well of a swimmer is the person? How long have they been swimming? Can they hold their breath and swim at the same time? How comfortable do they feel in the water? If the person in question is uncomfortable in the water without someone else being there to help them or a floatation device, they should not be in competition until they do gain more confidence or more talent in swimming.

For the more advanced swimmer, there are several different strokes one can utilize while swimming for pleasure or competition. The stroke that is considered the hardest is the butterfly stroke. This is considered the hardest because it combines a dolphin kick with a windmill arm movement which begins at the stomach, goes over the head, and ends at the stomach. It is difficult because these two movements much be timed perfectly to get the maximum propulsion and the fastest result. The breaststroke is another hard stroke that swimmers may choose to do. Like the butterfly stroke, this stroke combines two different movements between the arms and legs. It utilizes a frog kick and a movement with the hands that begins at the breastbone, reaches out straight in front of the swimmer, and pulls the water back behind the swimmer. This arm movement is used once for every two frog kicks that the swimmer produces.

Freestyle is an easy stroke because it is a flutter kick combined with an over the head movement while the swimmer is face down the in the water. The backstroke is the same technique, except the swimmer is facing up, looking at the ceiling, instead of face down in the water. There are other strokes, like the dog paddle, the trudgen, the sidestroke, and the crawl, but these are rarely seen in competition, so they are not taught as frequently as the other strokes.

In terms of competition, the 2008 Olympics had 17 events in which swimmers competed. The freestyle swim consisted of the 50 meter, 100 meter, 200 meter, 400 meter, and 800 meter for women or the 1500 meter for men. Several of these races were won by Michael Phelps and many world records were shattered by various swimmers. The backstroke competition was the 100 meter and the 200 meter. The butterfly races consisted of the 100 meter and the 200 meter. The breaststroke competition held the same races. There were two individual races of 200 meters and 400 meters, in which the swimmer would alternate between the strokes, using all four as dictated. There were 3 relay races, which went 100 meters, 200 meters, and there was a 100 meter medley. The last race was a marathon race with was 10 kilometers long.

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2565 US Hwy 67 South

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636-931-7665

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