Darley Fibreglass Pool Installation – The Acclaim

This Darley family wanted a pool. They had a great backyard, a sloping block, and a vacant lot next door that should have made access simple. But the neighbouring property owner wouldn’t grant permission, and no amount of negotiation changed that. So we went back to the drawing board. To get the pool shell into […]

Infrared Saunas: What They Are, How They Work and What to Look for When Buying

Person sitting inside a warm sauna with timber benching, pouring water onto heated sauna stones, with warm amber light filtering through slatted panels.

Saunas have been used for health and relaxation for thousands of years. But in recent decades, a new type of sauna has been gaining popularity: the infrared sauna. Unlike traditional saunas that heat the air around you, infrared saunas use radiant heat to warm your body directly. The result is a more comfortable experience at […]

Pool Installation Process: What to Expect From First Call to First Swim

Aerial drone view of a Sapphire Blue Leisure Pools fibreglass shell positioned in an excavated backyard, showing built-in steps, bench seat and safety ledge, with temporary fencing and construction materials surrounding the site.

Deciding to install a pool is exciting, but if you’ve never been through the process before, it can also feel a bit overwhelming. What actually happens? How long does it take? What do you need to do? We’ve installed over 2,000 pools across Melbourne’s West and Regional Victoria, and we know that understanding the process […]

Fibreglass vs Concrete Pools: Which is Right for You?

Aerial drone view of a large rectangular fibreglass pool with built-in seating ledge and entry steps, surrounded by light paving, timber and metal pool fencing on all sides, with two Australian flag inflatable rings floating on the water and outdoor furniture visible at the top of frame.

If you’re thinking about installing a pool in your backyard, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether to go with fibreglass or concrete. Both have their place, but they’re very different in terms of cost, installation time, maintenance and longevity. As pool builders with over 30 years of experience across Melbourne’s […]

Hot and Cold Therapy at Home: How Your Backyard Can Double as a Recovery Room

Athletes have known about it for decades. Wellness practitioners have used it for centuries. And now, more and more Australian families are discovering the benefits of hot and cold therapy, right in their own backyards. Contrast therapy, as it’s sometimes called, involves alternating between hot and cold temperatures to stimulate circulation, reduce inflammation and speed […]

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