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Latham Grand | West Coast Fiberglass Pools
Latham is the largest manufacturer of inground pools in the world, with over six decades of experience at the center of the backyard lifestyle. Every day, families in North America, Europe and Australia enjoy the Latham pool experience. And each year, thousands more join them. When it comes to quality, selection, simplicity and support, Latham is The Pool Company. On the cover: Valencia pool with Shale Grey G3 finish.
Fiberglass Pools Contents Latham Grand | West Coast
6 Your Pool: Shapes and Sizes
8 Rectangle
16 Traditional Freeform
20 Modern Freeform
24 Kidney
26 Spas
30 Tanning Ledges
32 Pool Size Index
34 Your Way: Features and Customization
36 Finishes
38 Perimeter and Inlaid Tiles
40 Water Features
41 LED Lighting
42 Ledges, Steps and Seats
44 Your Facts: Safety and Education
46 Pool Covers
48 Benefits of a Fiberglass Pool
50 Buying Your Pool
52 Safety Tips
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The Center of Your Backyard Lifestyle A cool plunge into a Latham pool to wake up with the dawn. The steady rhythm of laps relieving the stresses of the day. Cocktails with friends as the sun goes down. Or the laughter of your kids as they cannonball into the deep end.
A pool is more than a place to relax and revive. It transforms a backyard into a welcoming extension of the home, offering a new focus of entertainment throughout the day.
Latham understands what a pool can mean to you and your family. We’ve built thousands in the past six decades, each unique to a very special backyard lifestyle, and now we’re ready to make the perfect one for you.
Valencia Shale Grey G3
Your Pool: Shapes and Sizes The fun starts when you decide to buy a pool. Which one will be the best match for your outdoor lifestyle? How will you use it? What works for you? With a Latham custom fiberglass pool, your options are almost limitless. Do you like the classic rectangular shape of a straight-edged pool, or is a more organic, curved design a better fit? What size is right? Finding the ideal pool is a very personal, highly specific process. With over six decades of experience, we know that you’ll be confident in the process and delighted by the outcome.
Fiberglass Pools Rectangle Latham Grand | West Coast
Astoria
15' 10" × 40'
Depth: 3' 6" to 7'
Spa: 3'
Ships from CA, IA, TN
Barcelona
16' × 37' 10"
Depth: 3' 6" to 7'
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Carmel
13' 8" × 30'
Depth: 3' 6" to 6'
Ships from CA, NC, TX, WV
Chesapeake
12' × 31'
Depth: 3' 7" to 5'
Ships from CA, TX, WV
Claremont
14' × 33'
Depth: 3' 7" to 5' 4"
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Lengths, widths, and depths may vary up to 3%. Measurements are to widest point on each side of the outside edge.
8 Unless indicated otherwise, pools are non-diving and use of diving equipment is prohibited.Barcelona Sapphire Blue G2 Carmel Chesapeake Pearl White G3 Ocean Blue G2
Fiberglass Pools Rectangle Latham Grand | West Coast
Clearwater
10' 11" × 20'
Depth: 3' 5" to 5'
Ships from CA, TX, WV
Corinthian 12
12' × 25'
Depth: 3' 6" to 5' 5"
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Corinthian 14
14' × 30'
Depth: 3' 6" to 6'
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Corinthian 16
15' 10" × 40'
Depth: 3' 6" to 7'
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Delray
11' 10" × 25' 5"
Depth: 4' 6"
Ships from CA, NC, TX, WV
Lengths, widths, and depths may vary up to 3%. Measurements are to widest point on each side of the outside edge.
10 Unless indicated otherwise, pools are non-diving and use of diving equipment is prohibited.Claremont Sapphire Blue G2 Delray with Royal spa Sapphire Blue G2
Fiberglass Pools Rectangle Latham Grand | West Coast
Kingston
16' × 38'
Depth: 3' 6" to 5' 10"
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Lake Shore
16' × 33'
Depth: 3' 7" to 5' 5"
Ships from CA, IA, WV
Milan
10' × 16'
Depth: 4'
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Monaco
16' × 40'
Depth: 3' 6" to 8'
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Type 1 Diving Pool*
Montego
14' × 35'
Depth: 3' 7" to 5' 7"
Ships from CA, TX, WV
Lengths, widths, and depths may vary up to 3%. Measurements are to widest point on each side of the outside edge.
Unless indicated otherwise, pools are non-diving and use of diving equipment is prohibited.
* Diving/sliding equipment shall be designed for swimming pools and shall be installed in accordance with the diving/sliding equipment
12 manufacturer's specifications. Please contact the diving/sliding equipment manufacturer for their specifications.Kingston Sapphire Blue G2 Lake Shore Milan Sapphire Blue G2 Sapphire Blue G2 Monaco Montego Sapphire Blue G2 Sapphire Blue G2
Fiberglass Pools Rectangle Latham Grand | West Coast
Olympia 12
12' × 26'
Depth: 3' 6" to 5' 8"
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Olympia 14
14' × 30'
Depth: 3' 6" to 6'
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Olympia 16
16' × 35'
Depth: 3' 6" to 6' 4"
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
St. Thomas
14' × 31' 6"
Depth: 3' 7" to 7'
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Lengths, widths, and depths may vary up to 3%. Measurements are to widest point on each side of the outside edge.
14 Unless indicated otherwise, pools are non-diving and use of diving equipment is prohibited.Olympia 12 Olympia 14 Ocean Blue G2 Ocean Blue G2 Olympia 16 Ocean Blue G3 St. Thomas Ocean Blue G2
Fiberglass Pools Traditional Freeform Latham Grand | West Coast
Cambridge
16' × 36'
Depth: 3' 6" to 7'
Ships from CA, NC, TX, WV
Freeport
12' × 25' 1"
Depth: 3' 7" to 5' 5"
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Gulf Coast
15' 10" × 39' 7"
Depth: 3' 5" to 7' 11"
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Type 1 Diving Pool*
Gulf Shore
15' 7" × 34' 8"
Depth: 3' 7" to 5' 10"
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Lengths, widths, and depths may vary up to 3%. Measurements are to widest point on each side of the outside edge.
Unless indicated otherwise, pools are non-diving and use of diving equipment is prohibited.
* Diving/sliding equipment shall be designed for swimming pools and shall be installed in accordance with the diving/sliding equipment
16 manufacturer's specifications. Please contact the diving/sliding equipment manufacturer for their specifications.Cambridge Sapphire Blue G2 Gulf Coast Ocean Blue G2
Fiberglass Pools Traditional Freeform Latham Grand | West Coast
Java
12' × 26' 9"
Depth: 3' 6" to 5' 5"
Ships from CA, NC, WV
Key West
12' × 25' 7"
Depth: 3' 7" to 6'
Ships from CA, TX, WV
Rockport
14' × 30'
Depth: 3' 7" to 5' 11"
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Lengths, widths, and depths may vary up to 3%. Measurements are to widest point on each side of the outside edge.
18 Unless indicated otherwise, pools are non-diving and use of diving equipment is prohibited.Gulf Shore Ocean Blue G2 Java Ocean Blue G2
Fiberglass Pools Modern Freeform Latham Grand | West Coast
Aruba
11' × 22'
Depth: 3' 6" to 5'
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Bermuda
12' × 26'
Depth: 3' 6" to 5' 6"
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Cancun
16' × 35'
Depth: 3' 6" to 6' 6"
Ships from CA, LA, NC, TX, WV
Cancun Deluxe
16' × 35'
Depth: 4' 3" to 6' 6"
Spa: 3'
Ships from CA, LA, NC
Lengths, widths, and depths may vary up to 3%. Measurements are to widest point on each side of the outside edge.
20 Unless indicated otherwise, pools are non-diving and use of diving equipment is prohibited.Aruba Cancun Deluxe Shale Gray G2 Sapphire Blue G2 Bermuda Sapphire Blue G2 Cancun Sapphire Blue G2
Fiberglass Pools Modern Freeform Latham Grand | West Coast
Caribbean
16' × 40'
Depth: 3' 6" to 6' 6"
Ships from CA, NC, TX, WV
Fiji
15' × 34'
Depth: 3' 6" to 6'
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Laguna
14' × 30'
Depth: 3' 6" to 6'
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Laguna Deluxe
14' × 30'
Depth: 4' to 6'
Spa: 3'
Ships from CA, TX, WV
Lengths, widths, and depths may vary up to 3%. Measurements are to widest point on each side of the outside edge.
22 Unless indicated otherwise, pools are non-diving and use of diving equipment is prohibited.Caribbean Fiji Shale Gray G2 Shale Gray G2 Laguna Laguna Deluxe Shale Gray G2 Ocean Blue G2
Fiberglass Pools Kidney Latham Grand | West Coast
Jamaica
9' 10" × 19' 9"
Depth: 3' 2" to 5'
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC,
TX, WV
Maui
9' 3" × 16'
Depth: 3' 4" to 4'
Ships from CA
St. Lucia
12' 3" × 23' 11"
Depth: 3' 6" to 5'
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Valencia
14' 4" × 27' 7"
Depth: 3' 7" to 5' 10"
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Lengths, widths, and depths may vary up to 3%. Measurements are to widest point on each side of the outside edge.
24 Unless indicated otherwise, pools are non-diving and use of diving equipment is prohibited.St. Lucia Shale Gray G2 Valencia Ocean Blue G2
Fiberglass Pools Spas Latham Grand | West Coast
Mystic
9' 8" × 9' 8"
Depth: 3' 4"
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Mystic Spillover
9' 8" × 10' 6"
Depth: 3' 4"
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Regal
9' 8" × 7' 8"
Depth: 3' 4"
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Regal Spillover
9' 8" × 8' 6"
Depth: 3' 4"
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Lengths, widths, and depths may vary up to 3%. Measurements are to widest point on each side of the outside edge.
26 Unless indicated otherwise, pools are non-diving and use of diving equipment is prohibited.Regal Ocean Blue G2 Shasta Spillover Ocean Blue G2
Fiberglass Pools Spas Latham Grand | West Coast
Royal
9' 8" × 7' 8"
Depth: 3' 4"
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Royal Spillover
9' 8" × 8' 6"
Depth: 3' 4"
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Shasta
6' 11" × 6' 11"
Depth: 3'
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Shasta Spillover
6' 11" × 7' 9"
Depth: 3'
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Lengths, widths, and depths may vary up to 3%. Measurements are to widest point on each side of the outside edge.
28 Unless indicated otherwise, pools are non-diving and use of diving equipment is prohibited.Royal with Delray pool Sapphire Blue G2 Royal Spillover Ocean Blue G2
Fiberglass Pools Tanning Ledges Latham Grand | West Coast
Hermosa
5' 9" × 9' 8"
Depth: 10"
Ships from CA, NC, TX, WV
Semicircle
8' 4" × 16'
Depth: 10"
Ships from CA, IA, LA, NC, TN,
TX, WV
Lengths, widths, and depths may vary up to 3%. Measurements are to widest point on each side of the outside edge.
30 Unless indicated otherwise, pools are non-diving and use of diving equipment is prohibited.Hermosa with Bermuda pool Sapphire Blue G2 Semicircle with Gulf Coast pool Ocean Blue G2
Fiberglass Pools Pool Size Index Latham Grand | West Coast
Rectangle Traditional Modern
Freeform Freeform
Name Dims Depth Name Dims Depth Name Dims Depth
Monaco 16' × 40' 8' Cambridge 16' × 36' 7' Caribbean 16' × 40' 6' 6"
Kingston 16' × 38' 5' 10" Gulf Coast 15' 10" × 39' 7" 7' 11" Cancun 16' × 35' 6' 6"
Barcelona 16' × 37' 10" 7' Gulf Shore 15' 7" × 34' 8" 5' 10" Cancun Del. 16' × 35' 6' 6"
Olympia 16 16' × 35' 6' 4" Rockport 14' × 30' 5' 11" Fiji 15' × 34' 6'
Lake Shore 16' × 33' 5' 5" Java 12' × 26' 9" 5' 5" Laguna 14' × 30' 6'
Astoria 15' 10" × 40' 7' Key West 12' × 25' 7" 6' Laguna Del. 14' × 30' 6'
Corinthian 16 15' 10" × 40' 7' Freeport 12' × 25' 1" 5' 5" Bermuda 12' × 26' 5' 6"
Montego 14' × 35' 5' 7" Aruba 11' × 22' 5'
Claremont 14' × 33' 5' 4"
St. Thomas 14' × 31' 6" 7'
Corinthian 14 14' × 30' 6'
Olympia 14 14' × 30' 6'
Carmel 13' 8" × 30' 6'
Chesapeake 12' × 31' 5'
Olympia 12 12' × 26' 5' 8"
Corinthian 12 12' × 25' 5' 5"
Delray 11' 10" × 25' 5" 4' 6"
Clearwater 10' 11" × 20' 5'
Milan 10' × 16' 4'
32Fiberglass Pools Pool Size Index Latham Grand | West Coast
Kidney Spas Tanning
Ledges
Name Dims Depth Name Dims Depth Name Dims Depth
Valencia 14' 4" × 27' 7" 5' 10" Mystic 9' 8" × 9' 8" 3' 4" Semicircle 8' 4" × 16' 10"
St. Lucia 12' 3" × 23' 11" 5' Mystic Sp. 9' 8" × 10' 6" 3' 4" Hermosa 5' 9" × 9' 8" 10"
Jamaica 9' 10" × 19' 9" 5' Regal 9' 8" × 7' 8" 3' 4"
Maui 9' 3" × 16' 4' Regal Sp. 9' 8" × 8' 6" 3' 4"
Royal 9' 8" × 7' 8" 3' 4"
Royal Sp. 9' 8" × 8' 6" 3' 4"
Shasta 6' 11" × 6' 11" 3'
Shasta Sp. 6' 11" × 7' 9" 3'
For more information about each pool, and to compare features, please visit www.lathampool.com. 33Your Way: Features and Customization After selecting a shape and size, there are countless other ways to customize your Latham pool. What color complements the space? Tiling? Mosaics? What should you add? What about some LED highlights for evening swims or the soothing sounds of a water feature for relaxation? Latham will partner with you to customize a pool that works with your lifestyle. We have built thousands of pools that are custom-designed to fit each individual backyard. We know how to create a pool that is just right for you.
The color and finish of your Latham pool
have a huge impact on how the pool looks
and how well it complements the rest
of your backyard. Make it a work of art!
Latham offers a variety of exclusive colors
and finishes along with standard gel coats
to help make your pool truly your own.
And now you can enjoy the radiance of our
exclusive G3 finishes, adding an extra
sparkle to your pool.
Sapphire Blue Shale Gray Night Sky
Crystite Classic Crystite Classic Crystite Classic
G2 G2 G2
Ocean Blue Coastal Bronze Whisper White
Crystite Classic Crystite Classic Standard Gel Coat
G2 G2
These images illustrate the impact of the color and finish of the pool on the appearance of the water.
36 Color variations may occur due to the nature of photography and printing.Fiberglass Pools Finishes Latham Grand | West Coast Sapphire Blue Coastal Bronze Crystite Crystal Crystite Crystal G3 G3 Ocean Blue Night Sky Crystite Crystal Crystite Crystal G3 G3 Shale Gray Pearl White Crystite Crystal Crystite Crystal G3 G3 Patent pending for all Crystite Classic G2 and Crystite Crystal G3 finishes. 37
Fiberglass Pools Perimeter and Inlaid Tiles Latham Grand | West Coast Tiles and mosaics are an elegant way to upgrade the design of your Latham pool. Choose between glass and ceramic tile in a multitude of patterns that will add charm and style. Our inlaid tiles emphasize steps and seats for safety, while adding a striking accent to each pool. 38
Fiberglass Pools Perimeter and Inlaid Tiles Latham Grand | West Coast
Titanium Cézanne Glass Night Life
Silver/Blue Montagne Multicolor Silver/Black
GX82348B16 NGCZ-1236 MAS NLR 31 MAS NLR 34
NGCZ-1236, 2" × 2" MAS NLR 31, 2" × 2" MAS NLR 34, 2" × 2"
Martinique Key West
Ocean Blue Royal Blue Truman
MAR-33 MAR-35 NMKW 165
MARF-233, 2" × 2" MARF-235, 2" × 2" MARF-235, 2" × 2"
Gemstone
Silver Blue Oak Emerald
GMS-SILVER GMS-BLUE GMS-OAK GMS-EMERALD
GMS-SILVER, 2" × 2" GMS-BLUE, 2" × 2" GMS-OAK, 2" × 2" GMS-EMERALD, 2" × 2"
Rainforest
Lavender Blue Turquoise
RF-38 RF-81
RF-237, 2" × 2"
An acceptable degree of shade variation is inherent in glass, ceramic, and natural stone products. 39Fiberglass Pools Water Features Latham Grand | West Coast Water features add a luxurious touch of personalization. Your stress will fade away as you relax to the soothing sounds of a bubbling fountain or a cascading waterfall. Cascades Bubblers Originating from the coping of your pool, Bubblers create an extraordinary fountain effect cascades are gentle waterfalls and are available for additional fun and relaxation. in a range of sizes and arrangements. Vanishing Edges Vanishing edges can be incorporated into almost any Latham pool, adding a level of sophistication and elegance. 40
LED Lighting
Lighting is one of many pool options that will elevate your enjoyment.
At night, LED lights illuminate your pool and can turn an evening swim
into an extraordinary experience.
Color Control Wi-Fi Compatibility
Controls color, speed, brightness Provides optional connectivity
and modes. via smartphone or tablet.
Memory Recall Compatibility
Remembers the last color, Compatible with water features
speed and brightness. and perimeter lighting.
Auto Sync Wattage
Automatically syncs your lights. Delivers 50 watts to support
six 4-wire lights.
Wireless Handheld Remote Control
Included with all LED lighting.
41Olympia 14
Ocean Blue G2
42Fiberglass Pools Ledges, Steps and Seats Latham Grand | West Coast
Latham safety features within your pool
can provide a convenient foothold,
a place to rest, and an easier way to get
in or out of the water. These make
fun times safer for everyone.
Convenience Ledges
Convenience ledges provide a comfortable
foothold below the waterline.
Textured Steps and Seats
Providing a sure footing on the smooth surface of
your fiberglass pool, textured seats and steps make
it safer and easier to get in and out of the water.
43Your Facts: Safety and Education A Latham pool is a source of joy— a special place where you, your family and friends share love, camaraderie and good times. It should be worry-free. We believe that the more you know, the more comfortable you’ll be buying and living with your Latham pool. Safety accessories help you enjoy your pool while it is being used and help to keep you from worrying when it’s not. Learn about safety, the benefits of fiberglass pools and how to purchase the center of your backyard lifestyle.
Fiberglass Pools Pool Covers Latham Grand | West Coast Swimming pool covers from Latham literally add a layer of safety to your pool, while simultaneously blocking debris and saving you money. Our durable covers are child- proof, pet-proof and wildlife-proof, so playtime comes with peace of mind—and they’re backed by a lifetime warranty. Automatic Safety Covers Constructed using specially formulated materials, automatic safety covers can be effortlessly opened or closed at the touch of a button. With their unobtrusive design, automatic pool covers deliver the ultimate in safety and convenience. Over time, the cost savings from heat loss and evaporation prevention, combined with the reduced chemical use, will add up to the safety cover paying for itself. Manual Mesh and Solid Safety Covers Mesh swimming pool covers provide excellent protection from debris and contain extremely fine openings, creating a unique texture and appearance. Mesh options can be more affordable up front, but may require more cleaning and maintenance down the road. 46
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Fiberglass by Latham
Latham’s Advanced Composite Technology was 4. BiMax Radius Reinforcement – The tight weave and
developed with intensive research and testing, direction of the fibers within this material add tremendous
making Latham fiberglass pools easier to handle and strength to the pool shell.
install. Latham fiberglass is stronger, more rigid
and more durable. It is built better and backed better, 5. Carbon-infused Technology – Carbon fibers have the
with the best warranties in the industry. highest compressive strength of all reinforcing materials,
and are found in automobiles, boats, yachts, airplanes—
1. Crystite Gelcoat – Engineered and built for fade, and spaceships!
stain and scratch resistance, our gelcoat has been
offering the industry’s most beautiful and durable 6. DuPont Kevlar Aramid Fibers – Developed for demanding
swimming pool surface in its most popular colors for industrial and advanced-technology applications, Kevlar
over 25 years. And now you can enjoy the radiance combines high strength, toughness and thermal stability.
of our exclusive G3 finishes, adding an extra sparkle
to your pool. 7. Woven Roving and Marine-grade Resin – Woven roving
dramatically reinforces the strength of the pool shell.
2. Vinyl Ester Resin – Our resins are designed for
corrosion and impact resistance, flexibility, strength 8. Closed Beam Construction – Our unique closed beam
and durability. construction creates unparalleled strength and rigidity.
3. Advanced Ceramic Construction – Ceramic-infused
resin provides increased stiffness.
48Fiberglass Pools Benefits of a Fiberglass Pool Latham Grand | West Coast
There are many reasons why fiberglass
pools are the fastest growing segment
of the pool industry. When you know
the facts, a fiberglass pool from Latham
will be your choice as well.
Fiberglass pools are easier and faster to install Fiberglass pools are better for saltwater systems
They are assembled off-site and can be installed in three Saltwater pools are a growing trend that is great for
to six weeks. Concrete pools take three to six months customers and the environment. But, while all saltwater
to install and the work needs to be done in moderate pools must maintain proper water chemistry for
weather, with ideal temperatures and without rain or snow. effective sanitation and bather comfort, the systems
are very hard on concrete surfaces and many concrete
pool builders prohibit them. Fiberglass is the material
Fiberglass pools are easier and less costly to maintain many sea-going boats and yachts are made with
and fiberglass pools are completely saltwater friendly.
Fiberglass pools have a gel coat that resists algae
growth; this makes keeping the pool clean easier and
not as costly. Vinyl liner pools need to have their liners Building permits are easier with ICC certification
replaced, usually between seven to eleven years,
while concrete pools need to be acid-washed every An International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES)
few years and sometimes resurfaced. None of these Certification brings you one step closer to obtaining
tasks will be necessary with a fiberglass pool. building permits for your pool. Only the highest quality
products receive the ICC-ES stamp of approval.
Latham pools are among them.
Fiberglass pools are easier and less costly to repair
Fiberglass pools have the lowest long-term maintenance Limited Lifetime Warranty
costs and come with a limited lifetime warranty.
A Latham pool is built to last a lifetime—a lifetime of
carefree ownership and peace of mind. A Latham pool
Fiberglass pools have non-abrasive surfaces comes with a limited lifetime warranty on the structure
and surface of the pool. By selecting a Latham pool
The gel coat of a fiberglass pool does more than resist you will automatically enjoy the benefits of having a
algae growth—it makes it very smooth to the touch. well-established leader in the swimming pool industry
You won’t get scratches on your extremities as you would behind you every step of the way.
in a concrete pool.
49Buying a pool should be fun and exciting. At Latham, we want to make it as easy as possible for you by walking you through the process and providing the information you need to make informed decisions. 50
How will you use your pool? What’s your style and how can your pool express it?
How do you imagine it enhancing your life? Will you be Some might find comfort in a more traditional backyard,
swimming laps every morning? You might want to spend while others are drawn to the avant-garde. Some might
sunlit days lounging poolside with your favorite music want a pool that blends into its surroundings while others
streaming through hidden speakers, or to decompress might want one that stands out. There are no wrong
in the evenings with the stars reflected in the water answers. What is important to remember is that the
and a glass of wine in your hand. Perhaps you envision design of your pool should work with your backyard
hosting family birthday and holiday pool parties. and the home in front of it.
How much room do you have for your pool? What’s your budget?
How large is the environment in which your pool will be Consider how much you can spend on your pool,
installed, and how much of it do you want devoted to including the costs of the pool itself, accessories and
your pool? Your pool will be the center of your backyard installation. And remember—you are also buying an
lifestyle, but what does that translate to in feet and investment in endless fun and family entertainment.
construction materials? Working with an experienced
builder, you will determine which size pool and what
materials suit your needs best.
51Fiberglass Pools Safety Tips Latham Grand | West Coast
Smart pool owners consider safety first,
and take specific steps to ensure
that their family, friends and guests are
knowledgeable about the safe and
sensible use of their pool.
There are several best practices that are essential Several books and other items about pool safety are
to safe pool operation: included with each Latham pool. Carefully read these
and make them accessible to those who use your pool:
• Ensure that the pool is kept in good repair and is not
used when there is a missing or broken component. • Pool Owners’ Safety Book
• Anyone under the influence of alcohol, drugs or • PHTA “Sensible Way” Book
stimulants that would impair their abilities or judgment
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
should not use the pool.
• “Children Aren’t Waterproof” Pamphlet
• Ensure that the pool is protected by appropriate
barriers to unsupervised entry, including fencing with • “Non-diving” Label
self-latching gates, covers, alarms, etc.
• Additional Warning Labels
There are a number of items that are essential for pool • Use and Care Manual
safety, all of which should be installed in accordance
• Safety Sign Installation Sheet
with the manufacturer’s instructions as well as state and
local statutes: • Additional Signs and Labels
• Safety ropes should remain in place at all times. Be sure your installer supplies you with all of the safety
information that accompanies your pool and installs
• “No Diving” signs should be placed appropriately
the warning stickers and area sign where they can be
and in accordance with directions.
clearly visible to all who use the pool.
• Latham provides an area sign which must be permanently
and conspicuously affixed in the pool area. We also recommend that you contact your local
American Red Cross for available CPR and other vital
• You must have means of entry into and exit from
safety programs.
the pool.
• You must have fencing with a self-latching gate that
prevents children and pets from reaching the pool
unsupervised, in accordance with local regulations.
• You must have approved drain covers to protect against
suction entrapment.
• You must have the minimum required inlets and
returns to ensure proper water circulation.
• Appropriate in-pool lighting should be used at night.
• Diving boards and slides require minimum depths and
distances and must be installed in strict compliance
with the manufacturer’s specifications. If your pool is
labeled “Non-diving,” do not install diving equipment.
52NOTICE: The manufacturer stands behind every product they The manufacturer does not manufacture slides, diving boards, or any
produce pursuant to those representations which are stated in the other diving equipment. Any use of such equipment must be in strict
written warranties. Your dealer/builder/contractor is an independent compliance with the equipment manufacturer’s specifications, The
businessperson and not an agent or employee of the manufacturer. Association of Pool and Spa Professionals’ (APSP) Standards, as well
The manufacturer cannot and does not accept any responsibility for as local building codes and regulations.
any representations, statements or contracts made by any dealer/
builder/contractor. In some pictures, the safety line rope and floats, and safety signage
have been removed from the pool for photographic purposes.
The specifications in this brochure were believed to be true at the The safety line should be permanently attached at all times. We also
time of printing. However, specifications, standard equipment and urge you to use handrails and grab rails in accordance with the
options are subject to change without notice. APSP Standards.
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