Swimming Pool Expert Witness

Paolo Benedetti is the President of Aquatic Technology and better known on social media as the "Swimming Pool Expert Witness". Paolo is an instructor at Watershape University and has authored a myriad of articles on the finer points of pool construction and design. He is a pioneer in the field of aquatic design, constantly pushing the envelope, creating a number of firsts that spawned new trends in the industry.

Contractors and Builders2 months ago
Pool Tile Installation Starts With Using Proper Materials
Proper pool tile installation on vanishing edge walls will prevent clients from thinking that the pool wall is leaking. It all starts with using the proper...
Regulations4 months ago
ISPSC Code Holds Builders to a Higher Standard
Many states that never before had pool & spa codes, now have included them in their building codes. While most states and municipalities have adopted a...
Op Editorials10 months ago
Hair Entanglement in Pools, Are Current Standards Adequate?
When discussing hair entanglement in the pool and how to prevent these types of incidents from occurring, we have to look at a few things. The...
Swimming Pool Expert Witness - Paolo Benedetti1 year ago
Utilizing Drainage Mats In Pool Construction
Retaining walls, raised pool bond beams and pools with adjacent upslopes all require drainage behind them. But it is impossible to install drainage rock up the...
Swimming Pool Expert Witness - Paolo Benedetti1 year ago
Indoor Pools & Water Vapor, What You Need To Know
Indoor pools are very unique. The water vapor escaping from the pool is trapped in the building envelope. These vapors are potentially corrosive, as they contain...
Op Editorials1 year ago
Flawed By Design – Skimmer Lids, Drain Covers, & Fittings
With the ready availability of colored pool fittings, there is no excuse for using mismatched skimmers, drain covers, wall fittings or plastic lids. Concealing these “architectural...
Swimming Pool Expert Witness - Paolo Benedetti1 year ago
10 Steps To Avoid Irregular Pool Plaster
The cause of irregular plaster hydration and streaking can be prevented with a little forward thinking. 1. Prepare the shell for plaster a few days in...
Swimming Pool Expert Witness - Paolo Benedetti1 year ago
12 Reasons To Use An Electronic Auto-Fill on Swimming Pools
Electronic auto-fills are slightly more expensive, but they offer important features required by edge vessels. They are far superior to float or bobber auto-fills for a...
Swimming Pool Expert Witness - Paolo Benedetti1 year ago
Force Majeure – When It’s Time To Change The Terms of a Pool Contract
Many pool contractors are currently “underwater” on projects that they sold month in advance of starting work. COVID related price increases, labor shortages and supply chain...
Op Editorials1 year ago
Every Vessel Should Be Pressure Tested – Period.
To ensure that there are no leaks, every penetration that enters a vessel should be pressure tested. This includes all parts of the circulation system and...

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