ABC Swimming Pools & Supplies

Pools have been popular for thousands of years. In fact, historians believe the Great Bath in what is now Pakistan was built in the 3rd Millennium B.C. At 12 meters by 7 meters and lined with bricks, it is believed to be the oldest swimming pool.

Do you have kids? Swimming pools actually make it easier to keep track of your kids. Because pools are so popular with most kids, your home will become the destination spot where your children and their friends hang out.

Keep in mind that once your pool or spa has been constructed, you'll need to invest in a filtration system that keeps it clean. For the most convenience, look for systems that offer automated pool maintenance.

If you want a change of pace, talk with us about covering your pool or spa, or enclosing it in a glass or screen room. For many applications, these are not budget breakers, and they allow you to use your pool or spa year-round.

Although most of our customers come to us with their own ideas for their pool or spa in mind, our professionals will help you take those ideas and choose the right shape, size, layout, and building materials to achieve the setting of your dreams.

While lap pools often offer simple rectangular shapes, the design of a lap pool can incorporate extra water features - like statuary and spill ways - to create a luxurious and relaxing ambiance that will suit any type of existing exterior household decor.

Vinyl-lined pools offer a more affordable option to gunite/concrete. They have a smooth, non-porous surface that doesn't stain easily and does very well in colder climates.

If you want to extend the seasons you can use your pool, consider having a heater installed. You can use it when the temperatures begins to fall to keep the water warm, and get more use from your pool.

Once your pool or spa has been built, it's important to carefully maintain the chemistry of the water. Otherwise, dangerous pathogens will thrive in that water and possibly make you sick.

One of the great things about a swimming pool is the many options for the type of pool, as well as the landscaping and hardscaping surrounding your pool. Transform your backyard into lush getaway, if you choose.

You can update the look of your pool with innovative, sparkling touches. Resurfacing the pool's interior with a color quartz finish, installing color-changing lights, or repaving the area around your pool with unique paving stones can work wonders.

There is much more to pool construction than pouring concrete in a hole in the ground. Your pool will need a complete filtration system containing a motorized pump, water filter, chemical feeder, drains, returns, and plenty of PVC plumbing connecting all these elements.

A swimming pool promotes a healthier family. An active workout in a swimming pool can easily burn 450 to 600 calories in an hour, but even playful activity gets the heart pumping and is beneficial.