Rizzo Pool Resources
Information on Pool and Spa Installation and Maintenance
An Inside Look at the Unseen Beauty of Fine Pool Construction
When most homeowners
think about choosing a
pool, the first thing they
consider are its location, size and
shape, decking and landscaping. Those
are the things that are easy to see.
However, the things that can’t be seen
are some of the most important elements
that make for a truly sound and
beautiful pool – inside and out.
Once the pool is finished, you can’t
see the hands of the skilled craftsman
who built it – but you can see the
effects of their work. The first step to
true inner beauty for your pool is to
make sure the team that works on your
pool consists of the finest skilled
craftsmen – people who have years of
experience and who take pride in the
work.
The “bones” of your pool are critically
important in making sure you get
years of enjoyment out of your investment.
Having extra-thick walls and
floors will make your pool stronger.
Using heavy gauged reinforced steel
throughout the entire pool will
strengthen the inner structure.
The “shotcrete” mixture used for the
pool will add many years of maintenance-
free enjoyment. Once the concrete
is shot, it should be sweat-cured
for at least seven days. Rizzo Pool does
this for you – we don’t ask you to do it.
For the finish, a diamond-coat finish
will provide a stronger, harder and
whiter surface.
All fittings protruding through the
walls and floor of the pool are
Betonite-wrapped. It protects and
waterproofs the fittings as per APSP
recommendations.
The plumbing techniques used to
build your pool are important for keeping
your pool working efficiently and
properly for years to come. Having
double main drains will stop entrapment
and make for better, safer circulation.
The main drain should have a
separate line to the filter. A bronze
hydrostatic relief valve also helps to
prevent floatation. Rizzo Pool is the
only pool company in Connecticut that
guarantees that your pool will never
float out of the ground.
The materials used in your pool’s
accessories should not be overlooked.
Don’t accept plastic as a substitute for
stainless-steel ladders, stair threads
and escutcheons. All anchors should
be manufactured from bronze, not plastic
or aluminum.
The size of the filtration system also is
important. A larger filtration system is
more efficient and needs less cleaning.
Rizzo Pool oversizes all of the filter
plants, giving you longer filtration runs
between cleaning.
Coordinating all the elements that will
make your pool perfect in every
respect takes a team of dedicated
craftsmen who share the same high
standards. Make sure the pool company
you choose has that dedicated team
on staff – not subcontractors. This will
help ensure consistent quality throughout
your project.