Genesis, a company of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance based in Alexandria, Virginia, has announced Rocky Wisley as its new construction faculty chair. He is the owner and operator of Serenity Hardscapes LLC in Memphis, Tennessee, which recently earned the American Shotcrete Association qualified shotcrete contractor — wet-mix, level I designation. Wisley earned his…
GENESIS, a company under the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance dedicated to offering technical education to those in the pool and hot tub industry, has named Shaun Goldberg and Greg Andrews as its new plaster construction faculty advisor and tile faculty advisor, respectively. Goldberg, who has worked in the pool industry for more than 35…
The National Plasterers Council has released its “NPC Technical Manual – 10th Edition.” The manual is a pool plasterers’ industry guide, which contains technical information on methods and procedures for pool professionals to use on the job. According to NPC, the book’s content is based on the most up-to-date U.S. pool plastering common practices, which…
Here are some common finish problems pool professionals might run into.
Whether it’s the first time filling the pool or it’s a refill following maintenance, the process of filling a pool is a more involved than leaving a garden hose on overnight.
We’ve launched a huge renewal campaign for PoolPro — and I would greatly appreciate your participation. You can always pick up a free bimonthly copy of PoolPro at SCP Distributors and Superior Pool Products’ locations, but now you can also have a free subscription mailed directly to you — just fill out this form. Additionally,…
When it comes to plastering giant pools, Rob Burkett, owner of Burkett’s Pool Plastering and Remodeling Inc. in Ripon, California, knows what it takes to complete a job that’s up to snuff.
The National Plasterers Council’s Rey Perales Memorial Scholarship is taking scholarship applications for 2022. The scholarships are offered to the children of NPC members and their employees. To apply, the student must meet certain academic standards and provide an essay and letters of reference. In 2021, NPC awarded over $22,000 in scholarships to students with…
It’s been a year of in-person intentions and shifting realities. While the nation continues to work toward flattening the curve, the expos pool pros enjoy have become virtual events, namely The Pool & Spa Show hosted by NESPA and the National Plasterers Council’s annual conference. The Pool & Spa Show Hosted by the Northeast Pool…
Pool stains are often associated with lackluster pool maintenance. But pool stains can surface immediately following construction if proper preventive measures aren’t taken during the build. Stain prevention begins with protecting the pool throughout construction. Jeffery Anderson, managing member of Mayan Pools & Sports Construction in Atlanta, says one of the most common errors he…
The 2021 National Plasterers Council’s Annual Conference scheduled for February 2021 in San Diego, California, will be presented as a virtual event February 10th and 11th due to concerns and restrictions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. After long and careful deliberation, the NPC has made the decision, out of an abundance of caution, to convert the 2021 Annual Conference…
During its board and committee meetings in April, the National Plasterers Council confirmed Rob Romano as the next vice chair of the NPC; his term began immediately. Romano is general manager at the David Cooke Plaster Company. He also sits on the board of directors at the Northeast Spa & Pool Association. Romano is a…