Poolside Showcase

This issue features some of the most remarkable and inspiring pools from all over the country to help you plan your own swimming pool. On page 36 you’ll find five trendy outdoor projects completed by the contestants on Channel 9’s The Block. Each started with a blank canvas and slightly different-sized backyards, so it’s interesting to see how a space can be completely transformed in just a week. Page 48 showcases some of the stand-out projects from the recent SPASA national awards. As well as presenting award-winning builders and designers, we’ve also made sure to include the winning products and suppliers — areas of the pool concept and creation that homeowners are getting more involved with. You’ll find a plethora of new products, from tiling, paving and heating to cleaning, fittings…

AN ALUMINIUM ALTERNATIVE TO TIMBER SLEEPERS Ideal for garden edges, boundary fencing, uneven terrain and much more Aluminium sleepers are renowned for their versatility. AllySLEEPER™ is made up of hollow sockets on the inside and can be used as either a plinth under steel panel fences or a sleeper for retaining walls. They’re also a great way to level or increase the base height of a new or existing fence on uneven terrain. To maintain a straight, seamless appearance, the bottom of the sleeper clips can be placed right next to each other. Furthermore, as the sleepers are installed into the ground, they help prevent weeds and debris from protruding through gaps in the fence. • Suitable for a variety of applications — available in 2365mm or 3090mm• AllySLEEPER pairs beautifully with the…

Swimart, one of Australasia’s largest pool and spa specialist groups, recognised its peak performers at a hybrid event that celebrated excellence across its Australian and New Zealand franchise network. “It’s been rewarding to see so many franchisees and their teams stepping up and excelling throughout this unexpected environment,” says Swimart’s marketing manager, Nathan Hallahan. The top prizes included Franchise of the Year awards across five categories for Swimart stores in Byron Bay, Woree, Warner’s Bay, Blacktown, St Ives and Glenfield in Auckland, New Zealand. • Gladesville NSW secured a 10-year service award.• Jindalee received the Queensland Retailer of the Year award.• Byron Bay mobile pool care service owner Gary Sanderson is delighted with his Franchise of the Year award. swimart.com.au…

A prominent trend right now sees consumers gravitating towards cleaning hacks, how-to-guides and housekeeping blogs for time-saving tips and tricks, many of which are promoting a regular cleaning ritual over saving up all the work for a big clean. Trusted publication Good Housekeeping names EnduroShield as one of eight best cleaning tricks for a spotless home. EnduroShield is a non-stick, durable protection that makes cleaning easy and keeps glass looking clearer for longer. Cleaning doesn’t have to be complicated; the movement prescribes simple products and routines for a consistently clean home. “2021 was a record year for pool fencing applications, with customers choosing the easy-clean benefits of EnduroShield for their exterior glass more than ever before,” says Nicci Chaney, marketing and relationships co-ordinator at PCT Global. enduroshield.com…

EvoHeat has been awarded the 2022 ProductReview Award for its Evo Force-i & Evo Fusion-i pool heat pumps, after being recognised by Australian consumers for their advanced energy efficiency and smart features. ProductReview.com.au is one of the most trusted online review sites for Australian consumers seeking real options and reviews. Their annual awards highlight products and services that have been recognised as the best and most reliable purchasing choice available to Australian consumers. evoheat.com.au…

The Pantheon range of premium terrazzo, a new range exclusive to Granite Works, is hand-made and produced to order. The gorgeous stone is suitable for internal and external applications — from benchtops to pool coping — and will add a high-end finish to any project. “Terrazzo has been widely used inside homes for decades,” says Jordan Taylor, director at Granite Works. “By texturing the surface and offering custom dimensions, we hope to afford customers a wider range of uses.” graniteworks.com.au…