In these systems, pool water circulates through a large heat exchange surface, usually located on your roof, and absorbs the sun's energy. The principle is similar to the way your car radiator works, only these solar heat exchangers collect heat instead of radiating it. Most solar "collectors" are flat black panels manufactured from high technology
Pool update and BBQ area. I will put in a wall light and plug sockets either side of the BBQ also the worktop height will allow for you to put in an under counter (beer) fridge if needed.
The block work is now finished with the exception of possibly raising the BBQ wall, these photos should give you an idea of the finished wall heights, I think we have managed to give some privacy without loosing the views. View from top patio View from bottom patio View from bottom patio when pretending to
Surrounding wall is one meter high i have built curved steps to the top patio area as it matches the curved roof above.
The backfill is now in and we have vibrated the soil with a compactor, then laid down a steel mesh with steel reinforcing bars with the screed on top. The picture below has the man pointing out the shower drain to the left of the gate way. I think 4 blocks high around the pool
The walls for the terrace are now in, tomorrow is a fiesta so will backfill on Thursday, then it will start to look like a pool. The block work is seperated every few meters with a reinforced column for added strength this is also connected to the foundations
This Swimming Pool and Patio area was built and designed by Natura Design in 2006, it is surrounded by a large tiled terrace which is in turn finished with a low natural stone wall in which we placed some large volcanic rocks. There is a water feature at one end.
Hi Ron, Here are some up to date pictures of the pool. Water was delivered on Monday so work is cracking on again. Water pump is fine. The steel has been put in the pool base and the copper wire for the earth has been soldered to it with two one metre copper spikes driven
We have now finished the Salon, it opens on Saturday 11th August. This shop was originally an internet cafe and has taken us five weeks to completely renovate. We have built extra rooms, completely rewired and re-plumbed the entire building including the bathrooms. We have re-plastered the walls, re-tiled the floor and painted the shop.
Nearly finished the salon just adding the final touches.