Wideman Pools, LLC

2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus,  MO  63028

www.widemanpools.com

636-931-7665

How to Choose a Pool Builder

Your pool will be an important part of your life and a wonderful investment in your home. So take the time to find just the right pool builder for your lifestyle and your family.

How to start? Ask friends, neighbors and acquaintances to recommend a pool builder they’ve worked with. Check social media and review sites to identify well-regarded builders. And finally, look at builders’ websites to see examples of their work. Once you’ve identified three or four potential builders, start asking questions!

Experience Counts: How much experience building pools does the potential builder have? Some builders have been in the “pool business” for years (retail or service) but have little construction experience. Some have been “in business” (other businesses) for years, but only recently decided to build pools. Ask if they have owned a pool company under another name or if they have owned a pool company in another city or state.

Service vs. Construction: Builders that also provide weekly service contracts will often think of your pool as one phase of a long-term relationship. They may be more motivated to provide great customer service during the building phase.

Keeping you informed: Is the construction team easily contacted and responsive?

References tell the real story: Ask for names of both recent and older customers. Call and ask about the client’s overall experience. Were the issues resolved quickly and without hassle? Would the client use this builder again without hesitation? If possible, see the pool in person.

Safety and Knowledge: Is the potential builder knowledgeable about safety features and are those features part of the pool design? Is the builder familiar with building codes, building standards and best practices? Many jurisdictions have minimal requirements for pool construction, so make sure the builder builds to national standards.

Affiliation matters: Membership tells a story. Businesses that value long-term relationships are more likely to support organizations that seek to improve the whole industry and protect the pool owner. Their success is built not just on their own reputation, but upon the industry reputation as well.

There are several national professional organizations for pool professionals, as well as local business organizations that exist to help builders improve their professionalism. Those organizations include:

• The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (Regional or National )
• National Plasterer’s Council (if you are buying a concrete pool)

In addition, there are local groups such as the Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau.

Go with your gut: Once you’ve considered the foregoing factors, how do you feel about working with the builder? Has he or she explained the building process and are you comfortable with it? Have you met the staff that will be in your yard day in and day out?

Finally, here are some “red flags” to watch for as you talk to builders and narrow down the candidates. Avoid those who:

1.  Insist on cash payments

2. Don’t understand soil characteristics and how they affect concrete structures
3. Can’t answer questions on drowning prevention
4. Won’t provide a contract that specifies materials and equipment     
5. Won’t provide written warranties
6. Won’t provide proof of insurance

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Wideman Pools, LLC

2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus,  MO  63028

www.widemanpools.com

636-931-7665

 

Wideman Pools, LLC

2565 US Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO  63028

www.widemanpools.com

636-931-7665

How To Choose The Right Swimming Pool - Experts Share Some Tips

By Sundari B Watson

 

Pools are a kind of amenity that you can consider a worthwhile luxury to invest in your homes. From a simple home life, you can jump into having a resort living. There are lots of benefits of having a pool in your home. You can get something to exercise your body with. You can make a habit of a 30-minute swim to tone your muscles and burn calories. It can also serve as a social hub where you can hold parties, family bonding, and other events. Also, it is worth taking note that it increases the value of a property. Not only does it enhance the appearance of your property, it also gives a higher value for your property when the time comes you would need to sell it.

There may be a huge investment required in installing the pool however you would reap a lot more, more than what you spent given you made the right choices in installing the pool. There are some tips on making the right choice. One, is to select the contractor. It does not involve selecting any contractor you come across with. You need to carefully consider the services and products they offer and their prices. It would also be advisable to make a comparison among contractors to determine which contractor offers a far better deal. Making your decision, it would help to keep a checklist of your preferences and personal needs. Check if the contractor meets your requirements. Other than this, here are other tips you can check when considering the right pool to install in your home.

1. The contractor should meet your need. To make sure this whole investment venture is stress-free, get a contractor that meets your need. Choose a company that can assure you of a pool that can be used immediately after construction. You will know you got an ideal contractor if they get you a pool that has all the essentials in it such as a fully fitted pump hose with operating equipment, flow control fittings, underwater lighting, filtration components, and safety-insured walk-in steps.

2. The contractor should provide installation that is efficient and convenient. Make sure you choose a contractor that provides a systematic workflow. The ideal contractor would offer a pre-formed, factory-tiled and fully fitted pool. This would mean a quick and simple installation.

3. The contractor should provide a reasonable price. If you want to save on costs, choose a service that offers an all-in pool installation. Before deciding on a contractor, make sure you know the payment terms. Ask about easy payment schemes. An ideal contractor would offer you one.

In choosing your contractor, always go after quality-made durable pools since they can add value of your property.

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Wideman Pools, LLC

2565 US Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO  63028

www.widemanpools.com

636-931-7665

 

Wideman Pools, LLC

2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO  63028

www.widemanpools.com

636-931-7665

A Pool for Christmas

 

 

By:  Berni Wideman

Customer's  always want to know when is the best time to buy a pool!  Well Chevy Chase's Christmas says it all!  I am sure he got the best deal possible.  Here are some reasons to buy in the off season:

1. You have your pool builders undivided attention.
2. Builders are more willing to make a deal on in stock inventory.  So, if you like what is available and want to save money this is the route for you.
3. Many time the ground is dryer in the fall than in the spring, thus the installation process is not as long. 
4. You will ample time to get your fencing and landscaping and enjoy the pool as soon as the season begins!
5. You beat any manufacture price increase or interest rate increase (if you are financing) and that will save you even more money!
6. You can start planning your parties and let friends and family know well ahead of time so they don't have the excuse that something else is on their calendar!

So pick up the phone and call Wideman Pools right now at 636-931-POOL (7665), or visit us on line at www.widemanpools.com .  Also check out our social site listed below:

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Wideman Pools, LLC

2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO  63028

www.widemanpools.com

636-931-7665

Wideman Pools

636-931-7665

www.widemanpools.com

2565 US Hwy 67 South

Festus, MO 63628

Swimming Pool Accident Liability

By Joseph Devine

 

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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 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 homeowner's 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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Wideman Pools

636-931-7665

www.widemanpools.com

2565 US Hwy 67 South

Festus, MO 63628

 

Wideman Pools

636-931-7665

www.widemanpools.com

2565 US Hwy 67 South

Festus, MO 63628

Swimming Pool Chlorine and Bromine

By Linda Gordon

 

Pool sanitizing is one of the most important aspects of swimming pool maintenance. When pool water is not cared for and kept clean, swimmers are at risk of contracting illnesses and infections from organic waste, bacteria and other microorganisms present in the water. When pool water is properly treated and regulated, it will be clean, fresh and free from harmful contaminants, providing a healthy environment for swimmers to enjoy. In order to keep pool water clean and sanitary, the use of swimming pool chemicals is required. The two most common chemicals used for this purpose are pool chlorine and pool bromine.

Chlorine is a very widely used chemical. Discovered back in the 16th century, it is now used in many different industrial and household products. It's also the most common chemical used for swimming pool sanitizing. The reason for this is that it's very effective at killing contaminants and yet is relatively easy to use. Swimming pool chlorine reacts with the pool water to produce hydrochloric acid and hydrochlorous acid. Hydrochlorous acid is chlorine's active form and is able to penetrate the cell walls of bacteria and other potentially harmful microorganisms, killing them so they no longer pose a risk to the health of swimmers. The molecules of active chlorine continue this contaminant-killing process until they are broken down and deactivated or until they form chloramines by combining with ammonia or nitrogen compounds.

While pool chlorine is used for regular, ongoing sanitizing, it can also be used for pool shock treatments. "Shocking" or super-chlorinating a swimming pool refers to raising the chlorine levels until they are ten times the level of the chloramines in the water. This level is also known as "breakpoint chlorination" and sends a shock of killing power throughout the pool, eradicating contaminants that cause infections and water cloudiness. Chlorine shock treatments are used during pool openings and whenever extra sanitization is required during the course of the swim season. Some pool owners need pool chlorine for shock treatments every few weeks, especially when their pool is frequently used by a high number of swimmers.

As already mentioned, swimming pool chlorine is the most widely used pool sanitizer. However, pool bromine is also quite common. Swimming pool bromine is a highly effective sanitizer, which keeps water clean by killing microorganisms and by combining with and controlling debris in a similar fashion to chlorine. While both chlorine and bromine are affected by UV rays from the sun, bromine remains in the pool and can be reused, unlike chlorine molecules which get destroyed. Another difference between the two chemicals is the range of pH levels at which they are most effective. While chlorine requires the water's pH level to stay between 7.4 and 7.6, pool bromine is effective anywhere within a pH range of 7.0 to 8.0.

One of the reasons that some swimming pool owners prefer to use pool bromine rather than pool chlorine has to do with the fact that bromine does not produce a harsh odor like chlorine does. Swimming pool bromine also has no taste and is far gentler on skin and eyes than chlorine, greatly reducing the incidence of irritation. As a result of these advantages, many pool owners are more inclined to use swimming pool bromine as their sanitizer of choice even though bromine is slightly more complicated to use and can be somewhat more expensive than chlorine. Bromine also requires the use of an automatic feeder, as it dissolves much more slowly than chlorine. However, such feeders are easy to install and use.

Deciding whether to use swimming pool chlorine or bromine as your sanitizer of choice will depend upon your particular needs and preferences. If you choose to use chlorine, the type and form of that chemical that you need will also depend upon your own preferences and your method of application, as well as the size and volume of your swimming pool. These chemicals are available individually, and are also often available as part of a pool maintenance chemical kit, which also contains other useful chemicals such as algaecides and stain removers.

No matter which sanitizing chemical you choose to use, both high-quality pool chlorine and bromine options can be found relatively easily from a variety of online retailers. Best of all, it's possible to find these chemicals at affordable prices, so you can keep your swimming pool clean without hurting your wallet.

Linda Gordon is swimming pool owner with more than 12 years experience of pool maintenance. She describes difference between swimming pool chlorine and bromine for water sanitization. This information is important for pool owners to select right swimming pool chemicals.

 

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636-931-7665

www.widemanpools.com

2565 US Hwy 67 South

Festus, MO 63628

 

 

Wideman Pools, LLC

2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO  63028

www.widemanpools.com

636-931-POOL

How to have a Safe Pool and Enjoy It

 

Home pools are a large responsibility. While they provide hours of entertainment and exercise, they can also be the source of serious accidents and even deaths. Putting together a pool safety system ensures that an entire family can enjoy the pool with peace of mind.

Here are 10 ways to keep your pool safe throughout the year

1.     Construct and maintain a fence with a gate for the pool area. Many communities require a fence for a pool area that must meet specific measurements. The fence should be a minimum of five feet tall and should include a gate that is self-closing and self-latching.

2.     Keep the gate shut. A pool gate should always be closed. People get distracted when they are in the pool and cannot be trusted to keep an eye out for others who may enter the area.

3.     Provide rescue equipment and emergency information in close proximity. Keep a first aid kit, rescue rings, long poles, and emergency information, such as CPR procedure, in the pool area.

4.     Keep the pool covered when it is not in use. It is easy to keep the pool covered during the off season and become more relaxed about covering it after each use.

5.     Establish and enforce pool rules. There should be a set of pool rules for the entire family such as no running and no swimming without proper supervision.

6.     Keep pool chemicals locked away from young children and pets. Children and pets may be tempted to drink pool chemicals. Keep them locked away and out of reach at all times.

7.     Keep the pool area neat. Children will be less tempted to sneak into a pool area on their own when the area does not contain attractive pool items (i.e. rafts).

8.     Provide non-slip surfaces for the poolside. While running should never be allowed in a pool area, accidents are inevitable. It is best to be prepared and offer non-slip surfaces for the area.

9.     Install a pool alarm. There are a number of pool alarms available. A good alarm can detect unknown entrances to the yard as well as the pool itself.

10.   Supervise young children and pets in the pool at all times. Finally, the most essential of the 10 ways to keep your pool safe is to provide constant supervision. Every second counts when drowning so it is best practice to check the pool first when a child or pet is missing.

It goes without saying, safety always comes first. Let us know if we can help you make your pool a safer place for all who enjoy it

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Wideman Pools, LLC

2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO  63028

www.widemanpools.com

636-931-POOL