QUESTION & ANSWER

How long will the surface plaster last?

"The secret to long life of any pool surface is properly maintained water balance. Improper water balance will destroy any pool surface and in many cases, void the warranty of that surface. A plaster surface, in a properly maintained pool, can last 15 to 25 years."

What are the latest trends in swimming pool construction?

"The hottest trend in swimming pool design is naturalistic pools that blend into the environment. Water feature walls with sheer descent waterfalls, natural flagstone, stone tile, fiber optic lighting and L.E.D lighting are finally making their way into the Louisiana market. Salt water chlorination, automation of pool controls and backyard electronics are hot sellers."

We want to change the look of our entire backyard, including lighting and landscaping, where do we start?

"Aqua Pool Renovations, can totally redesign your pool, decking, landscaping, interior pool lighting, build water feature walls, decrease depth of your pool as well as re-plaster, tile, bricking, flagstone, travertine and limestone coping."

Do swimming pools actually come out of the ground?

"Yes - New Orleans and the surrounding parishes are all below sea level. Hydrostatic water pressure can push a pool out of the ground. Always make sure that the pool contractor has general liability insurance that states " Swimming Pool Installation with a Flotation rider ". If the description of operations does not say "Swimming Pool Installation"with a Flotation rider the contractor and pool owner are not covered for flotation of the pool. Your home owners insurance will not cover the damages resulting from a floated pool."

Can our existing swimming pool be transformed into something we saw in a magazine?

"Our company researches markets throughout the United States and overseas to bring our clientèle the latest, state of the art materials and equipment. We offer materials such as glass tile, limestone and travertine materials often seen in some magazines."