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Tips for renovating
swimming pools By Kieran Devlin
ABOVE: A well renovated pool and landscape can add considerably to the property’s value
BELOW LEFT: Not only does the area look stunning, the whole space is much more useful BELOW RIGHT: The poolside courtyard now has a provincial European charm
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ieran Devlin, owner of Sydney’s award winning KMD Outdoor Construction, has been building and remodelling pools for 30 years. He’s seen the impact of good design and high quality craftsmanship on improving property values and decreasing ongoing maintenance. Here he offers advice relevant to consumers thinking of upgrading their existing pool.
shape might be dated and ill-aligned with the owner’s more contemporary outdoor aesthetic. Or, they may have noticed surfaces wearing or functional issues like leaks appearing. In these situations, many homeowners are now opting to reinvigorate their outdoor living spaces by remodelling their old pools, avoiding the expense and stress of building anew.
Remodelling is a great way forward
You don’t always have to start from scratch
Pools have long been a staple in Australian culture and our hot, unforgiving summers. New research shows nearly 2.7 million Australians live in a house with a swimming pool and these numbers are on the rise. However, after a number of years of loving use, pools can start to look tired and lifeless. The
Many people think that if you don’t like the look of your pool, you have to fill it in or start from scratch. As pools age, their coating deteriorates, interiors can start to peel, tiles fall off and pebbles begin to crack. However, retaining your existing pool structure can be highly cost effective (with
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