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Find answers or additional information regarding the purchase, installation and use of Aqua-Wood wood pool products.
In this section, you will find answers to many of your questions or additional information regarding the purchase, installation and use of Aqua-Wood wood pool products.
ACQ is the Alkaline Copper Quaternary based chemical product approved by Health Canada, that, once applied, produces a green colour and protects against rotting and termites.
No. The wood we use is pressure treated using a new ACQ green process that poses no danger to human health or to the environment and does not contaminated water. This new process is also called “alkaline copper preservative composite”.
The non-toxic and green ACQ process should not be confused with the toxic CCA** process.
** For several years already, the sale of chromated copper arsenate CCA has been forbidden.
There are 3 types of degradation such as the springing, weathering and biodegradation. Thankfully, it is possible to avoid these signs of degradation through adequate maintenance of your pool.
Springing is caused by the repetitive contractions due to variations in the level of humidity. Weathering results from UV ray photo oxidation (sun damage). Finally, biodegradation, commonly known as rotting, is caused by microorganisms (fungus) feeding on the nutrients in the wood. Thanks to the chemical treatment the wood has undergone and an installation done to standards, Aqua-Wood pools are designed to provide resistance to these factors of deterioration.
To survive, these microorganisms need an environment rich in humidity, heat and air, as well as minerals on which to feed. Thanks to the chemical treatment the wood has undergone and an installation done to standards, Aqua-Wood pools are designed to provide resistance to these factors of deterioration
Thanks to the chemical treatment the wood has undergone and an installation done to standards.
The area surrounding the pool must be adequately drained in order to keep humidity at a minimum. Also, the wood of the pool should not be in direct contact with arable soil, so the nutrients in the soil do not migrate into the wood over time. For more information, please see the section on installation.
Because sand drains well and doesn’t hold any nutrients. Also sand moulds itself perfectly to the pool when it’s compacted.
To ensure better drainage around the pool in order to reduce the pressure on the walls of the pool and under the liner during heavy rain and thaw.
To prevent the straight walls of lifting under the pressure on the walls when weight is added.
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The most important measure is to avoid contact with soil by leaving a 12-inch space around the pool. Choose a landscape design that uses materials such as stone.
Simply apply protection to the wood, available at any paint retailer, like all other wood exposed to harsh weather.
We recommend a semi-transparent stain that is compatible with treated wood. The stain will provide your pool with waterproof protection that will significantly reduce springing and the stain’s colour pigmentation will reduce the effect of the sun’s UV rays.
For best results, every 3 years on the walls, and once a year on the wood top rails
The semi in ground oval pool must be installed at a minimum of 24 inches of depth and a maximum of 36 inches. We think that for best results, your pool should be installed at 24 inches of depth.
The semi in ground oval pool must be installed at a minimum of 24 inches of depth and a maximum of 36 inches. We think that for best results, your pool should be installed at 24 inches of depth.
Absolutely. Choose a round or oval above ground pool model. You will have to pour concrete under the struts of the oval model in the underground section.
First, take out the front screw of the seat caps because you will not be able to reach them after the construction of the deck. After, the deck must not be attached to the pool. Finally, lay blue Styrofoam on the ground under the deck and cover it with crushed stone.
The absence of snow will cause the ground to freeze, which could make the pool shift. Styrofoam will act as insulation.
No. It is performed the same way as for a conventional pool.
In an above ground installation, down to 18 inches under the water return, and for a semi in ground pool, to the lowest point between ground level and the water level.
The heavy rains of autumn will soak the ground with water and create pressure on the pool’s vertical walls. This pressure is cancelled by inverted pressure created by the weight of the water in the pool. We recommend not lowering the level of water too soon. Wait for the first signs of frost.