Pool Maintenance Tips for Winter
One of the biggest responsibilities of owning a swimming pool would be that of pool maintenance. After all, what good is a swimming pool if it’s not kept crystal clean and running smoothly? Keep in mind that a large part the maintenance process also means pool cleaning; remember that keeping a pool clean helps to […]
Interactive Pool and Landscape Design
Custom pools and landscapes are what Unique Companies are all about, and we take a unique approach to building custom designs. While we have a large portfolio that showcases all of our work in landscape designs and different pool shapes and sizes, decking, tile and coping, outdoor kitchens, ramadas, pergolas etc, we take pride […]
Top 10 Reasons for a Unique Pool
Waterproofing – Our pools & spas are made using high strength shotcrete with fiber mesh, which if cured properly, can achieve strengths of 6500PSI; but, concrete pools are not “waterproof” by nature. A large portion of pools built each year have small undetectable leaks that cause premature damage to swimming pool components, rebar & shell. […]
Unique Pool Designs for Large Backyards
Unique offers many different pool shapes and sizes. Large backyards offer plenty of landscaping opportunities, but sometimes all of that extra space can make it extra challenging for homeowners to decide just what to do. Below are three of our amazing pool ideas for anyone who owns a big piece of land and who just […]
Chemical Controllers – Premium Clean
The natural evolution of any system, over time, is toward greater automation. Once we dumped chlorine into pools by hand, from a bucket, using a measuring cup (of course, some still do). More and more pool owners are coming to prefer equipment that will handle the task for them. Not only does it relieve the […]
In-Floor Pool Cleaners
In-Floor pool cleaners are a system of pop-up heads on the floor of the pool that rise and spray in sequence. A manifold or distribution device changes the flow of water across banks of jets located in the steps and floor of the pool. The succession of jet banks directs debris towards the deep end, […]
Is Your Pool Leaking Water?
On average, swimming pools lose about a quarter of an inch of water each day, yet variations in wind intensity, humidity and sunlight can drastically change water loss rates. Leaks in your pool system may be difficult to find for one of two reasons. First, if you have an autofill device, it will continue to […]
Spring Cleaning Your Pool
As the Arizona weather warms up in the spring, we start to think about swimming in the pool again. Now that your pool has your attention there are some steps you need to take to ensure that it’s ready for the busy months ahead. Here are some things to make spring maintenance a breeze and […]
Creative Pool Features
Having a pool is great but what if you had the option to add a little something more to it to make your outdoor oasis even more fun, more relaxing and more suitable for your lifestyle? Items like swim-up bars, built-in tables, and tanning ledges transform ordinary and dated pools into trendy and entertaining hotspots. […]
Pool Decking and Coping
Inground pool decks are now given nearly as much attention as the interior design of the home. Decorative concrete One of the biggest trends in outdoor design today is a decorative concrete pool deck, a colored, textured and inviting area surrounding the pool that does more than provide a safe, slip-resistant deck for sunbathing and […]