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About Wolmanized Wall Construction

Who wants wood walls for an in-ground swimming pool? More and more people who have considered various alternatives are choosing pools built with wood sidewalls.

There must be a reason.

Actually, there are several. Especially when the wood is long-lasting pressure-treated wood, used by selective pool builders and by specifiers of wood products for a wide range of projects around the world. Home basements, boat bottoms, and fishing wharfs have been constructed of pressure treated wood for years.
 
 

Wood has natural qualities which are well-suited to pool sidewalls -- it is easily handled and easily worked, it can be modified on-site, and it offers resilience to help prevent damage caused by ground freezing and thawing. Because of its excellent workability and reduced dependence on ideal weather, a pool with wood sidewalls can generally be installed in less time than other types.
 
 

When properly pressure-treated, wood also has durability. Pressure-treated plywood sidewalls are impregnated with preservatives to resist decay and termites -- even when in direct contact with the ground. Pressure-treated wood has been used effectively for decades in various applications on five continents. From industrial structures and utility poles to home foundations and beach boardwalks. Pressure-treated wood has clearly demonstrated its ability to withstand natural deterioration. 

Thousands of in-ground pools, built during the past three decades, attest to the benefits of pressure-treated wood sidewalls.

Construction Considerations

When installing an in-ground pool, good engineering and construction practices should be followed. This includes considering such conditions as water table, drainage, soil stability, terrain grades and frost heave potential. Consult the American Plywood Association for proper grade and thickness of plywood. Wood materials should be pressure treated in accordance with standards of the American Wood-Preserver's Association. It is recommended that lumber panels be prefabricated using hot-dipped galvanized bolts, nails and fasteners. Manufacturers' recommendations should be followed for proper placement of vinyl covers, liners, and other materials. It is suggested that contractors experienced in such installations be hired for this work.

Plantinum pool kits include

1. Pressure Treated Wood Sidewalls - A Summer Fun Pool is constructed with .60 pressure treated wood sidewalls and bracing. Pressure treated wood is impregnated with preservatives to resist decay and termites - even when in direct contact with the ground. Wood walls offer resilience to help prevent damage caused by ground freezing and thawing. Pressure treated wood has been used effectively for decades in various applications on five continents. Pressure treated wood has clearly demonstrated its ability to withstand natural deterioration. Also, pressure treated wood carries a 100% Lifetime Warranty to the original consumer purchaser (See Warranty Certificate). Wood sidewalls act as a natural insulator which makes the temperature of the pool water warmer than in pools constructed of other materials.

2. Bracing System - A Summer Fun Pools is braced with pressure treated lumber every two feet, unlike other pools that are braced every four or eight feet. In addition to the pressure treated wood braces, a Summer Fun Pool utilizes an extensive re-bar and angle iron support system within all sidewall and brace construction.

3. Coping - Summer Fun Pools come with aluminum coping which offers a liner-lock design. This unique design prevents the liner from pulling loose. Unlike other plastic or PVC coping, the aluminum coping is built to last a lifetime. In addition, the coping is concrete receptor coping, which makes it more secure and eliminates the "trip-edge," associated with some styles of coping.

4. Insulation Board - A Summer Fun Pool sidewall is further insulated with Dow® board foam insulation board which serves two purposes: it insulates the pool which makes the pool water warmer, and it protects the liner from the sidewalls. The insulation boards are designed to last for decades.

5. Concrete Footer - A Summer Fun Pool comes with materials needed to install a concrete footer, around the entire outside perimeter of the pool. A 4"-8" deep footer is standard. This feature is unlike many other pools which only secure braces with small cement patches around each brace.

6. Concrete Deck Support - PVC pilasters are provided to be installed every four feet around the over-dig of a Summer Fun Pool. These pilasters, filled with concrete, (by the homeowner or the homeowners concrete contractor) enable you to pour a concrete deck soon after the pool is installed. These concrete deck supports are installed to reduce the risk of cracking or damage to the deck due to ground settling.

7. Vermiculite Bottom - A vermiculite base provides for a smooth, permanent, and insulated pool base. Because vermiculite is porous, it enables a rising water table to pass through and recede without cracking, shifting, or washing out the pool bottom. These problems are found in pools constructed with a sand or concrete bottom.

8. Premium Liner - manufactured from premium quality virgin vinyl, the liner is designed with enough flexibility to fit attractively into a pool, yet strong enough to last for years. All seams and edges are lap welded electronically by a special process, and designs are the result of extensive research and experience.

9. Plumbing - All fittings are schedule 40-80 products made of durable cycolac material. All Summer Fun Pools are equipped with fully adjustable wall fittings that direct the filtered water flow to any area of the pool for optimum circulation. A molded, non-corrosive automatic surface skimmer helps to keep the water's surface free of debris. All plumbing lines are made up of PVC pipe for durability and longevity. (See "Pit System" for an exclusive Summer Fun plumbing feature.) PVC pipe and fitting are provided as part of the cost of installation, a Do-It-Yourselfer would need to purchase the plumbing components.

10. Pit System - This unique feature to Summer Fun Pools eliminates the hassles of winterizing the pool and the threat of damage to underground freezing and thawing. The Pit System incorporates all plumbing lines within an easily accessible area. Unions are used in the Pit System, which allows all plumbing lines to be easily drained for quick and simple winterization. This eliminates the possibility of damage to underground lines.

11. Ladder - A three-step pool ladder allows ease of entry and exit from your pool. For added safety, all step treads have a molded non-skid surface. One ladder is included with every Summer Fun Pool.

12. Safety Float Rope - An important and functional component which divides the shallow area from the deep area of the pool and calls attention to that start of the pool bottom's slope. The safety float rope is standard on every deep end Summer Fun Pool.

13. Pool Safety Sign - This sign urges swimmers to heed pool safety practices in order to avoid serious personal injury. The pool safety sign is made of weather resistant plastic material.

14. Vacuum Set - On every Summer Fun Pool, the vacuum set consists of an aluminum telescopic vacuum pole, a heavy duty, weighted vacuum head, an ample length, heavy duty vacuum hose to reach all points in the pool, and a skim vac, which is used to trap debris in the skimmer basket rather than in the pump.

15. Test Kit - This easy-to-use test kit tests for pH and sanitizer levels. Clear-view solid colored standards are in stand up charts for easy comparison.

16. Solar Cover - A heavy-duty Solar Cover is included with all Summer Fun Pools. The solar cover will heat the pool water during the day and retain the heat during the night. The solar cover reduces evaporation and cuts energy and chemical consumption.

We, at Summer Fun Pools, know pools.  Our experience in designing and manufacturing superior quality in ground pools provides you with the widest range of shapes and sizes to meet your individual needs.

Every Summer Fun In-Ground Pool kit includes:

In-Ground Wood Pools are available in these sizes:

*Red Asterisks Denote Non-Diving Board Pools*

Grecian 19'x35' 19'x43'	Rectangular 12'x24'* 16'x32'* 16'x40' 18'x36' 20'x40'	Octagon 24'* 26'*
Lazy L  16' x 34' x 50'	True L  16x41x26' 16x41x32'	Keyhole  24'2" x 50'
Grecian True L  16' x 24' x 40'	Grecian Tee  26'x42' (4'Rad) 26'5" x 43' 5.25"