Poolside

I feel so lucky to live in Australia at this time of year. It’s warm and sunny and we can make the most of the beautiful outdoors. In this issue you will find some of the best outdoor spaces and pools from around the nation — including tiny, space-saving plunge pools in urban courtyards, large pools on expansive country estates and everything in between. This issue we release the winners of Poolside’s National Pool of the Year awards. Flip to page 39 to see the spectacular designs and quality workmanship from the award-winning pool builders and designers. While these pools are stunning to look at, we all know they would be redundant without quality pool products to keep them maintained, clean and functional. Iconic Australian pool product company, Davey, is…

THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR A FAST, FLAWLESS FINISH Complete your next pool project in record time with 335 RAPID, a premium, flexible, fast-setting adhesive. 335 RAPID cures quickly, allowing for grouting and traffic in just four hours. So your pool trades will spend less time waiting on the job site, and you’ll enjoy the benefits of a smoother, more efficient project. 335 RAPID is now available in white for a crisp and cleaner look around the pool.  laticrete.com.au…

Beaumont Tiles’ latest exclusive, the Oxid range of large-format tiles, brings rustic tones to Aussie homes with its allusions to the world’s most cultivated and sophisticated natural minerals. Featuring four exquisite shades — Titanium, Lava, Emerald and Iron — the Oxid range brings understated metallic-inspired beauty to add that extra bit of shine for those seeking to create contemporary- or vintage-styled spaces. Created in Italy, each range features 23 faces, presenting a wide range of design opportunities. With a textured finish and outstanding chemical and stain resistance, the Oxid range of tiles is perfect for indoor living spaces.  tiles.com.au…

Every pool is distinctive in design, look and feel. This makes an Aussie UnderCover® system the ideal solution for concealing your pool cover as you can choose many different finishes to match your particular look and feel. No matter what finish you have chosen for your pool area, there is an option that will work for you, including spray concrete, 32mm millboard decking, 12mm travertine tiles, 20mm crazy paving, 20mm porcelain tiles, 20mm sandstone tiles and synthetic turf finishes.  aussieundercover.com.au…

Queensland father Nick Briscoe still remembers the pain of seeing his then young son develop eczema and breathing problems when he swam in the family’s heavily chlorinated pool. Inspired to create a healthier substitute, Nick developed Hydroxypure, a water sanitisation system that produces clean, clear, non-toxic water without chlorine. Oxiswim is a multi-mode water sanitisation solution for domestic swimming pools that incorporates ground-breaking technology in the shape of the Hydroxyl Radical Generator and Chlorine Dioxide. “This is a hybrid system that moves from chlorine to hydrogen peroxide in combination with the Advanced Oxidation Process,” Nick explains. “There are several options available that give consumers ultimate control over costs and ongoing maintenance of their swimming pool or spa. Essentially, we’ve minimised the amount of hardware while harnessing various sanitisers from one…

Is your builder a registered building practitioner? This should be the first question you ask when reaching out to pool builders for your project. Every building project, no matter how big or small, carries some sort of risk. By using a registered building practitioner you are engaging a qualified, knowledgeable and experienced professional. If you are building a pool or spa over $10,000, it’s important you use a registered building practitioner. Each state has its own building authority and registry. To find out if your builder is registered, you can phone or enter their details into the “find a practitioner” area of your state’s building authority website. Vic: NSW: Qld: SA: WA: NT: Is it a requirement to use a registered building practitioner? Yes, installing a swimming pool or spa…