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Expertise
I have spent my life expanding my knowledge of swimming pools and their related systems and components. I have been retained to make presentations to other pool builders, architects and engineers from around the world at the International Pool and Spa Expo, Coverings (National Tile Expo), World of Concrete and numerous local and regional functions. I am confident in my ability to answer questions about swimming pool design, construction, renovation and the relates systems and components however my knowledge is more limited when it comes to above ground swimming pools. I currently own three companies http://www.FrankBowman.com , http://www.SplashPoolsNC.com , http://www.SignatureAquatics.com .
Experience in the area
We have been designing and installing residential and commercial pools since 1996 in North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland. My past projects have ranged from a standard fiberglass pool installation to a $2.5 million backyard masterpiece featured in numerous national publications.
Education/Credentials
North Carolina State University - Business Management Genesis 3 - Construction School, Color Theory, History of Architecture, Design School Cold Weather Concreting - World of Concrete Advanced Hydraulic Design - Texas Commanding Water Chemistry - Florida Infinity Edge and Perimeter Overflow Pools - California Have completed in excess of 50 classes provided by manufactures on pumps, filters, heaters, saltwater chlorine generators, cleaners, etc.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy | 05/12/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Quick and very helpful response! |
| Nancy | 05/08/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | This is extremely helpful! Many thanks. Very ..... |
| David Kelley | 04/15/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks. |
| Jorge | 01/22/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| William | 01/20/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Frank, thanks for your answer. Last year ..... |
Recent Answers from Frank Bowman
2012-05-23 severe underwater cracks in pebble sheen:
Water chemistry has to be completely terrible for a prolonged period of time to even do the smallest amount damage to the surface of the Pebble Sheen. Cracking & popping are not a result of improper water
2012-05-22 Drain cover came off of Viking pool:
You are right that the cover should have been screwed down and not just glued. As for who is responsible, that's up to your contract and warranty. I would suspect that the installer gave you a standard
2012-05-21 Solar Pool Covers:
Well the answer is that you are both wrong....All solar covers allow sun to penetrate the surface of the pool and this is what heats the water (a little - they mainly just keep the heat from escaping during
2012-05-14 my is larry:
So your pool is clear...just not clean. You need to clean (brush, net, scoop & vacuum) the pool until all the leaves, sticks and other debris are out of the pool. Then keep the chlorine level above
2012-05-14 Cracking pebble tec on rolled bond beam:
Caleb- Well I'm Not an attorney so I'm not exactly sure how the warranty issue will play out but here are the facts from where we build (South East US). Pebble Tec does not carry any warranty if it
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