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Does your pool look a little musty? Perhaps you bought a house that already has a pool, or you built one years ago and your tastes have changed. Whatever the reason, a pool overhaul may not be financially feasible. Fortunately, there are several small pool renovation and modernization ideas that suit different budgets. Here are some ideas for pool renovation Bradenton. Features of water While these are certainly not the most inexpensive pool renovation options, it is often easy enough to add features like fountains, waterfalls, cascades, sprays, and spa treatments to an existing pool design. Usually, for a reasonable setup fee, you can liven up a tired pool area with movement and sound. Please note that water bodies can increase the cost of maintaining your pool through the use of additional electricity, increased water volume and evaporation. Salt water system Salt water systems are becoming more and more popular as a way to maintain swimming pools. These systems use salt to create chlorine in the water, so you don't need to add it with traditional methods. Salt water pools tend to cause less irritation to skin, eyes and hair. You not only save money by not buying expensive chemicals, but you will also last longer. LED lightening There is no more economical way to quickly and easily transform your pool into a unique backyard hideaway. LED lights can be installed underwater or anywhere in the pool and come in a variety of colors. In addition, they are much more energy efficient than floodlights or other traditional pool lighting, which helps offset installation costs. They make it easy to add your own style to your pool. Automation systems Like all other technologies, pool technology is constantly evolving, and most new gadgets can be installed on older pools. These high-tech systems greatly simplify the operation of the pool. Some equipment to consider include robotic cleaners, automatic pool covers, and comprehensive pool automation systems like pool renovation Bradenton that can often be controlled from an app on your phone. MATERIAL AND DELIVERY OPTIONS It is often advisable to select two or more material and equipment options to ensure competitive bidding and the best possible price during repairs. In some cases, only a specific brand of equipment can provide precise features or benefits, and there is no second option. This is called the best available technology and can be implemented in public bidding projects if the proper level of documentation is obtained. When evaluating mechanical equipment, it is important to consider not only the features and benefits of the equipment, but also the availability and reliability of the local warranty and service support of the equipment. Such intangible assets can be as important as the equipment itself to the long-term success of an enterprise. Once you have decided to embark on a renovation project, you need to determine how the project will be implemented. The most common method is design-proposal-assembly. This method uses a design professional to guide the programming and conceptual development steps to help the owner identify programs and stakeholders, and how the project can best help them. The goal of this delivery method is to obtain 100 percent construction documentation in terms of plans and technical specifications to allow contractors to bid competitively and then hire a contractor to build the project. During the construction period, a professional designer will follow up the project to confirm that the project complies with the construction documentation. In a design build project, contractors are interviewed to determine the most suitable option for pool renovation Bradenton and are selected to design and build the project. This method can help reduce the number of change orders, but it reduces the ability to bid from one contractor over another. This could be an example from apples to oranges; Sometimes it can be difficult to compare different bids from contractors when they use different materials and equipment. Thinking about refurbishing your pool surface? Pool renovation Bradenton are not cheap, but they are a sure and reliable way to spend your renovation budget. Since the pool surface needs to be replaced every 10-15 years, this is a way to improve the appearance of your pool while taking care of the necessary repairs. Aggregate finishes come in a variety of colors and include stones, shells, or other materials that can completely change the look of your pool and, in turn, your entire backyard. Be sure to read my guide on when to know it's time to update your pool surface as well.