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This condominium renovation project is a huge change from the before and after and the project was riddled with unforeseen issues. Going into the project, we already knew we were going to have a lot of ground water issues as this was already evident by the water in the pool basin when we did our initial site assessment. The renovation project included for the removal of all tiles from the entire area. Once the tile was removed and the shell of the pool was exposed, there were a number of big repairs that needed to be completed. The wall-floor transition around the inside perimeter of the pool was completely degraded. All of the loose concrete had to be removed and replaced. In 4-5 areas ground water was coming in through the shell. In many of these areas, a few layers of hydraulic cement was able to stop the water flow through the cracks, however in several areas where the cement would not work, we were able to utilize fibreglass to stop the leaks. The pool floor and deck were cut to allow for installation of new bottom drains on the pool and new piping back to the mechanical area. A new mechanical was installed, a full 25 year warranty waterproofing and tile installation on the pool deck, waterproofing and epoxy coating of the pool interior, as well as the large format tiles were installed on the walls and columns.

This project consisted of a complete backyard renovation that included a restoration of the existing pool, pool house, and patio. There were a number of key considerations from the initial onset of the project. For one, this property backed onto a forest. Hence, it was important that our designers meticulously selected materials and plants that blended seamlessly with the existing vegetation. Moreover, the site was in Brantford which is over an hour away from our shop. Consequently, we had to account for drive time in the planning process of tasks such as moving materials, coordinating subcontractors, and working hours. Lastly, the project began late in the year and continued over the course of the winter until conditions became unworkable. This meant that our teams had to work through cold, wet conditions and then pick up where they left off after the snow had melted.
Once the project began, we started by removing the existing pavers and pool house structure. The foundation of the pool house was in good condition, and so we were able to build on top of this. Before we began rebuilding, we dug a series of trenches to locate and then update the existing pool lines and plumbing to current standards. An energy-efficient, automated equipment pad was installed, replacing the outdated, inefficient equipment. We broke drainage holes into the existing concrete base of the pool and added sub-drainage around the pool to alleviate groundwater. Natural stone was used for both the patio and pool coping to give the landscape an authentic, unique finish. A rock face edge was used for the pool coping to give a rough appearance as though the pool was made from nature itself. The existing water feature was in desperate need of an update as the rocks were weathered, discoloured, and disjointed. We completely rebuilt the structure, creating a 4-tiered waterfall using durable, natural stones.
To finish the project, we added an outdoor kitchen and wood-burning fireplace under the pool house and mulched and planted the gardens. The property transformed from an outdated, tired landscape to a warm and inviting outdoor living space, ideal for entertaining guests all year round.