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Five important steps to take after your fiberglass pool is opened for the summer…

SignaturePools · May 17, 2010 ·

So your swimming pool is open for the summer! It’s time to grab those patio cushions out of the garage, put on your suit, and get the blender workin’ hard for the parties to come….

Not so fast!! Before you jump in the water for the first time this season, there are a few things to check with the swimming pool equipment and water chemistry. Here are some good tips to remember to ensure your swimming season is relaxing, enjoyable, and low maintenance.

1. Clean Your Filters- when the pool is first started up for the season, there is plenty of debris in the water that is now being circulated through the pool equipment and cartridge filter. By giving the filters a good washing at the beginning of the season, you will have clearer water more quickly, and allow for proper filtration of the water.

2. Test Your Chemicals- this is an important step to remember. Your pool was most likely ‘shocked’ with chlorine the day it was opened and started up. This water treatment will sanitize the swimming pool for a short period of time, but you will need to make sure chlorine levels are maintained throughout the season. Also make sure to check the pH, alkaline, and stabilizer levels of your pool water. If you have a chlorine generator (salt system) make sure the salt levels in your pool water are at the proper levels.

3. Vacuum Your Pool- this one might be a no-brainer, but keep in mind that debris in the water has settled to the bottom of the pool over the winter and needs to be vacuumed out. Make sure to clean out the pump after every vacuuming to clear any larger materials that are caught in the basket.

4. Clean Your Auto-Cover- use a garden hose to spray out the tracks and guides of your auto-cover. This will help keep the cover operating smoothly. You can also use a pool brush and water to lightly scrub off the vinyl cover material of any dirt or debris that has collected over the winter.

5. Maintain Proper Water Level- this is an ongoing maintenance check throughout the swimming season, but it’s good to get in the habit of checking your water level right away. Keep the water line about half way up the skimmer box on the pool. If the water level is too low, you may be sucking air into the pump and could damage the equipment. Turn off the skimmer and fill the pool to the correct level before turning it back on.

Hopefully these 5 tips will help you enjoy your swimming pool this season. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about pool or equipment service this season – the team at Signature Pools is here to help! You can stay up to date with Signature Pools and the swimming pool industry by subscribing to the RSS feed in the upper right hand corner of this page or by joining our Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/SignaturePools.

Signature Pools Booked for 2008

SignaturePools · Oct 27, 2008 ·

We at Signature Pools and Spas would like to thank all of our clients for making it another great season! Special thanks to our currents and past clients that have made this year a spectacular one. Unfortunately, the 2008 construction schedule is now fully booked- we are currently scheduling construction for the spring and summer of 2009. Please contact our sales and design team to discuss building your backyard dreams.

This year has brought lots of growth and change for Signature Pools. One of the biggest developments has been the expanded product line from Leisure Pools. This summer they introduced the Grand Elegance, the largest in their lineup of in ground fiberglass pools. This season also brought more sales of Leisure Pools shells than ever before. Customers have seen the innovative designs, incredible color selection, and high quality construction of their pools. Leisure Pools will soon be opening the worlds largest pool manufacturing plant to keep up with the US demand for their product. This will also enable them to continually increase their selection of shapes. We are looking forward to their new models in the summer of 2009.

We also are excited about our newly found relationship with Structure Studios software. This application allows us to provide our clients with 3D designs. Our clients can then visually ‘walk through’ their backyard to see what the final product will look like. Check back soon to see some before/after examples of this on our web page.

Again, thank you so much for making 2008 a great success. We look forward to serving you and our new clients in 2009. Be sure to check back on our blog and website for more exciting developments and changes for the upcoming season. As always, you can contact us directly at (630)845.1145 or visit the website at www.sigpoolschicago.mysites.io

A Beautiful Backyard Transformation!

SignaturePools · Oct 7, 2008 ·

Take a look at this short photo series from Signature Pools and Spas of Illinois, building a beautiful backyard retreat- including an in ground fiberglass swimming pool!

The first picture is a pre-construction photo of the existing backyard. From there we are able to take measurments of the property and use the plat of survey to duplicate a 3D model of the house and yard. Then, elements such as the fiberglass pool, fire pit, even lawn chairs are added into the design. Working closely with the client, the design professional is able to achieve the exact look desired by the homeowner.

The second picture is a finalized computer rendering of the project. After many changes and tweeks to the original plan, this design is settled on before construction begins.

The end result is the final picture in the series. This is the actual finished product after construction and installation of the pool, along with all the landscape elements.

Contact Signature Pools and let’s dream the impossible into reality in your backyard too!

Signature Pools Illinois is featured in CPC 2009 Calender

SignaturePools · Sep 30, 2008 ·

Signature Pools and Spas, Inc- nationally known for its in ground pool designs, quality construction and backyard escapes has been featured in the Composite Pools 2009 calender. This publication highlights some of the best pool builders in the country. Signature Pools is honored to be included in this upcoming publication and to again be recognized as a leader in the fiberglass pool industry.

With hundreds of projects in the Chicago land area, Signature Pools has designed and built backyard dreams for many satisfied clients. Take a look at our website to get a better idea of the work we have done and what is possible in your back yard too! Signature Pools is currently booking for the spring/summer 2009 season. To schedule a consultation please contact us via phone at (630)845-1145 or email info@sigpoolschicago.mysites.io

Signature Pools Chicago Installs New Grand Elegance!

SignaturePools · Jul 10, 2008 ·

We at Signature Pools and Spas are excited to be one of the first companies in the world to install the brand new Grand Elegance from Leisure Pools. With much anticipation throughout the fiberglass swimming pool market, Leisure Pools has finally released their newest and largest pool yet.

The Grand Elegance is among the largest fiberglass swimming pools on the market. The true rectangle shape enables the installation of a fully automatic pool covering system with the tracks hidden out of sight. With depths ranging from 4′ to 6’6″ this pool’s commanding shape and size will be the envy of the neighborhood. Take a look at some pictures of this pool being installed and contact us if you would like your very own Signature Pool. For additional information please view www.sigpoolschicago.mysites.io or www.leisurepoolsusa.com.