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When Good Liners Go Bad: Interesting Seminar at the 2010 Mid-America Pool & Spa Show

Todd Emmerson · Jan 13, 2010 ·

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As the premier fibergass pool company in Illinois and as experts in fiberglass pool design and installation we take continuing education seriously so we can best serve our current and future clients. Every year the team at Signature Pools attends many conferences, trade shows, seminars, and webinars to further enhance our expertise. One show we attend almost every year is the Mid-America Pool & Spa Show. This is the largest pool and spa show in the Midwest so typically it’s a great opportunity for our team to meet with many of our different suppliers and learn about their new products being released. The Mid-America Pool & Spa Show will take place this year January 20 – 21, 2010 in St. Charles, IL.

While browsing through the seminars being offered this year I found one that caught my eye and if you’re currently researching or buying a swimming pool it should catch your eye too. The words I noticed were from a seminar entitled, “When Good Liners Go Bad”.

Here is the description given for this seminar:

Attendees will learn how to diagnose what is wrong with a liner and how to address the issue with their customer. Seminar discussion will include what problems can arise after liner installation and whether the issue is under warranty. Topics will include; wrinkling, leaking, fading, staining, dry rot, split seams, and customer expectations of how long a liner should last.

Keep in mind that this class is being offered by and taught by one of our country’s largest suppliers of inground vinyl liners and not from a concrete/gunite pool company or a fiberglass pool company. This class description spells out perfectly what we’ve been teaching the past 10 years about vinyl liner pools and why fiberglass pools are so superior. I’ll sum up for you here what this class really says about purchasing a vinyl liner pool:

1) You will have problems with your liner
2) You should hope that the company you purchased it from has been trained in how to address the situation with you
3) Problems can/will arise after liner installation
4) Some problems are not under warranty
5) Problems include wrinkling, leaking, fading, staining, dry rot, and split seams
6) Customers buying a liner should lower their expectations on how long a vinyl liner will last

Buying a swimming pool is a big investment and we’re here to help you make the best decision possible for your specific situation. You can find a review of the three different types of swimming pools by clicking here. If you’re currently researching different types of swimming pools we would love to talk with you about the benefits of building a fiberglass swimming pool from Signature Pools & Spas. You can contact our office at 630.845.1145, our sales manager Todd Emmerson directly at 630.973.8105, or visit us on the web at: www.sigpoolschicago.mysites.io

Leisure Pools announces new model for 2010: The Grand Riviera

Todd Emmerson · Jan 4, 2010 ·

Leisure Pools has announced a new model for the 2010 season. With dimensions of 40′ x 16′ x 8′, “The Grand Riviera will be the most innovative and stylish deep end pool in the industry” according to Ashley Gill, CEO of Leisure Pools.

The “Grand Riviera” will be the largest pool built in the Riviera series. In 2007 the Riviera line was introduced and was available in both a 34′ x 15′ x 5′ 11″ as well as a 30′ x 15′ x 5′ 8″ model. The first Riviera models have been very well received across the country and we here at Signature Pools have built many of these pools since it’s original release. The “Grand Riviera” will only add to the success of the Riviera line.

During 2009 our team at Signature Pools installed Riviera model fiberglass pools in several cities throughout Illinois including Addison, Hinsdale, Plainfield, South Barrington, and Seneca. The Grand Riviera will be a great addition to the Riviera line for customers looking for one of the largest free form fiberglass pools with 8′ depth available. The Grand Riviera will be available in any of the four exclusively licensed Aquaguard® gel coat finishes offered by Leisure Pools.

The much anticipated Grand Riviera is currently in the mold development process. This process begins with forming a plug for the pool. The plug is essentially a perfectly built model of the pool made out of wood. Once the plug is complete a mold is then built based off of the plug. Upon the mold being completed the pool will then be ready for production. We are anticipating the pool to be ready for production by early spring and are currently accepting orders for this incredible new pool!
Below you will see a video from our friends at River Pools and Spas (they serve the Virginia and Maryland areas) showing the beginning stages of the plug being built for the new Grand Riviera.

If you have any additional questions or would like to schedule a consultation with our sales and design team call us at 630.845.1145 or visit us at: www.sigpoolschicago.mysites.io

Fiberglass Pool Owner in South Barrington, IL Recommends Signature Pools

Todd Emmerson · Dec 17, 2009 ·

September 28, 2009

To Signature Pools:

1. Why we chose to build a fiberglass pool:

~After a year of research we decided to build a fiberglass pool due to the quality of the product. We love how fast the pool was put in and it is really nice to not have to worry about getting “scratched” in the pool as you do with a gunite/concrete pool. We also love having our private oasis in the backyard and not having to go to various waterparks with hundreds of other people.

2. Our experience during the sales process:

~ Our experience with Todd was amazing. He is very knowledgeable and low pressure. Todd gave us all of the information that we needed to make our decision. He was very patient and when we signed the final contract we felt as if we made the right decision with no 2nd guessing.

3. Our experience during the installation process:

~ The installation was very fast and Tom, Jim & the rest of the Signature crew were very professional throughout the construction process.

4. Our experience owning a fiberglass pool from Signature Pools:

~We love our new pool and spa and everyone that we have had over are really impressed by how quick the pool went in and how beautiful our new pool and spa look. We are very happy with this purchase and look forward to many years of enjoying our pool!

Rebecca & Tom Koenig

South Barrington, IL

Riviera 34 & 8′ Round Spa

Nothing makes the team at Signature Pools more satisfied then knowing we’ve added another client to our long list of customers who are enjoying one of our fiberglass pools. If you’d like to read more testimonials you can find them on this blog under Customers or News and Updates as well as on our website www.sigpoolschicago.mysites.io

When is the best time to build an inground swimming pool?

SignaturePools · Aug 13, 2009 ·

Today we would like to take a moment to explain the advantages and disadvantages of building a swimming pool at various times of the year in Illinois. Many customers are concerned about schedules, length of construction, and backyard disruption when deciding when to build a fiberglass pool.

Spring: Just as the snow and wind lifts from the midwest, many people consider installing an inground pool before the hot weather forces them back into air conditioned houses- or worse yet, the public swimming pool…surrounded by hundreds of fellow water-seekers sitting too close, and screaming childeren all around. This is a great time to start construction of an inground fiberglass swimming pool because it insures that you will be able to take full advantage of the warm summer weather. Signature Pools’ schedule is not typically booked for the entire year in spring, so you will be able to get a spot for installation before it really heats up. The disadvantage to starting a project in ths springtime is that the ground tends to be a bit softer. This means that the digging of the pool is a bit easier but more messy. Our crews are as careful as possible when excavating and preparing your yard for the pool, but expect some tire ruts and mud through the construction access area.

Summer: The summer months in the midwest remind us all to jump into a pool, splash around with friends, and soak in the sun. Since the summer heat can seem unbearable at times, it’s the most likely time for customers to call us and say “I want a pool….yesterday! Seriously, when can you start?!?” We hear it all the time and understand completely. The advantage to building at this time of the year is that the need is immediate. People most appreciate their pool when they realize they can’t live without it! The only disadvantage to this season is scheduling. Obviously Signature Pools is most busy through the summer months, so it can be a difficult time to get your own pool built right away. Also keep in mind that buiding permits for your pool project can take up to 2-4 weeks with the village and may delay the start of construction. These permits are typically included in the purchase of your pool but MUST be obtained by our office before we can begin construction.

Fall: As the leaves change and a breeze rolls in from the north, many people are not thinking about swimming…but what about a hot tub? The fall season is a great time to relax in your very own therapeutic spa or hot tub. Signature Pools offers a variety of inground spas that are perfect for relaxing evenings. Swimming Pools are also built in this time, as people would like construction to be completed before the winter months, and the pool ready to jump in right away in the spring. Disadvantages to this time of year depend on the weather. Signature Pools can actually install fiberglass pools year-round, but the fall months present a few challanges; heavy rains, freezing tempatures, and bitter cold may get in the way of construction schedules. But for the most part fall is the perfect time to install a fiberglass swimming pool. Our work load is not as hectic and you’re probably not desperate for us to finish the project in time for a Thanksgiving dinner pool-side.

Winter: Believe it or not, winter is the time when potential customers should be doing the most research and contacting pool builders for information and pricing. Because the winter will slow construction for a few months, our staff has the opportuninty to design and consult with customers without the pressure of a 1-2 week deadline. Building permits are most easily obtained in the winter months because villages are not as busy with other construction projects. Having many decisions and choices made over the winter makes the construction process go much smoother (and quicker) once the weather clears. The only disadvantage to the winter is that the weather prevents us from pouring the concrete patio area around your pool. Once the warmer temperatures come back (usually in the early spring) we are able to complete this step and finish the project.

If you have further questions about the design, scheduling, and installation of inground fiberglass swimming pools, please feel free to contact us at 630.845.1145 or visit us on the web at: www.sigpoolschicago.mysites.io

Do we build Fiberglass Pools in YOUR town?

SignaturePools · Aug 10, 2009 ·

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Quite often we get phone calls from prospective clients who wonder if Signature Pools builds, maintains, or services pools in their area. The short answer is: We build swimming pools in and around the Greater Chicago land area. This includes the city of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, but Signature Pools has also installed inground fiberglass pools as far north as the Wisconsin border and into Indiana as well. Below is a list of the cities where we have installed pools. As always, feel free to contact us if you have questions about your very own Signature Pool.

Signature Pools and Spas works in all of these towns and many others!

Addison, Algonquin, Arlington Heights, Aurora, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Bartlett, Batavia, Belvidere, Big Rock, Bloomingdale, Bolingbrook, Boone County, Bristol, Buffalo Grove, Burr Ridge, Carpentersville, Cary, Channahon, Chicago, Clarendon Hills, Cook County, Crystal Lake, Darien, Deer Park, Deerfield, Dekalb, Dekalb County, Countryside, Downers Grove, Dundee, Dupage County, Elburn, Elgin, Elmhurst, Flossmore, Frankfort, Geneva, Gilberts, Glen Ellyn, Glenview, Grayslake, Grundy County, Hampshire, Hanover Park, Harvard, Hawthorn Woods, Highland Park, Hinsdale, Homer Glen, Huntley, Indian Head Park, Inverness, Itasca, Joliet, Kane County, Kankakee County, Kendall County, Kenilworth, Kildeer, La Fox, Lake Barrington, Lake County, Lake Forest, Lake in the Hills, Lake Villa, Lakewood, LaSalle County, Lemont, Libertyville, Lockport, Long Grove, Lombard, McHenry, Manhattan, Maple Park, Marengo, Medinah, Melrose Park, Mendota, Millbrook, Minooka, Mokena, Monee, Montgomery, Morris, Mount Prospect, Naperville, New Lenox, North Aurora, North Barrington, Northbrook, Northfield, Oak Brook, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Olympia Fields, Orland Hills, Orland Park, Oswego, Palatine, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Plainfield, Plano, Plato Center, River Forest, Riverside, Riverwoods, Rolling Meadows, Romeoville, Roselle, Salem, Sandwich, Schaumburg, Seneca, Shorewood, Somonauk, South Barrington, South Elgin, Spring Grove, St. Charles, Streamwood, Sugar Grove, Sycamore, Tinley Park, Vernon Hills, Villa Park, Wauconda, Wayne, West Chicago, West Dundee, Western Springs, Westmont, Wheaton, Wheeling, Will County, Willowbrook, Winfield, Wilmette, Winnebago County, Winnetka, Woodridge, Woodstock, Yorkville