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Pool Builder Service in the Lehigh Valley

April 5, 2024

Did you know that a pool builder’s reputation has more to do with how he/she handles customers AFTER the pool is completed rather than during the actual building process? Monogram is proud to be ranked in the top 5/12,500 pool builders in the USA for customer satisfaction. And that award didn’t come easy. Many pool […]

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How not to build a pool waterfall

April 5, 2024

This is an example of how NOT to build a waterfall next to a pool.   When you contract a builder for an expensive waterfall (these customers paid over $5,000,) make sure you have an idea of what you are getting.   Waterfalls should be built into the landscaping so that they blend in with the surroundings. […]

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The secret to “Monogram Blue” pool finish

April 5, 2024

Watch the video to learn the secret of our Monogram Blue exposed aggregate finish – and why it looks so good. <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/19liRZ_mFkA?si=Vg2F9-nhDTbIMRmy” title=”YouTube video player” frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share” referrerpolicy=”strict-origin-when-cross-origin” allowfullscreen></iframe>

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How to Build an Energy Efficient Pool

April 5, 2024

Monogram Custom Pools just received the award for “Excellence in Energy Efficiency” for one of our innovative, energy efficient pools. If you are going to build a pool and don’t want to waste a lot of money on utilities (and use up to 90% LESS electricity), make sure you use the following equipment: Hydronic heat pumps which provide […]

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Steps to build a concrete in ground pool

April 5, 2024

Summary Your pool construction process will take approximately 60 days from when we start digging (not including delays for weather or change orders) and can be divided into 3 main phases: Structural construction Plaster, tile, landscaping and concrete decking Clean up and completion The following will help you understand the construction and permitting stages of […]

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Innovative Pool Technology

April 5, 2024

Aqua Magazine just completed a national survey among pool builders to see what are the most significant innovations in the Pool and Spa industry in the past 10 years. Monogram has been using these “innovative” since we started building pools 9 years ago! Summary of the article is below.. (which seems like a summary of […]

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How much does a concrete in ground pool cost

April 5, 2024

One of the most popular questions we receive is: How much does a concrete in ground pool cost to build? And the answer to that question isn’t easy. Some builders quote out their pools “stripped down” so although  the upfront price is low, you have to spend $10,000 or more on other items required to […]

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Maintenance and Hassle of Owning a Typical In Ground Pool

April 5, 2024

These are the normal “hassles” associated with owning a non automated pool Weekly testing of pH Weekly adding expensive pH adjustment chemicals Weekly testing of chlorine Weekly adding chlorine pucks to skimmers Weekly/Biweekly shocking pool with nasty chemicals Weekly manual pool vacuuming with hose and vacuum head Weekly cleaning of pump filter basket after manual […]

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Lehigh Valley PA Pool Builder Comparison

April 5, 2024

If you are thinking about a new pool, make sure you ask your builder these 50 questions. Do you get to work directly with the owner of local, respected company? Does the pool come with a lifetime pool shell warranty? Will you have the personal cell phone # of company owner? Does the company have […]

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