To help Canberrans stay chilled at home this summer, “CityNews” speaks to businesses with a dedication to keeping their customers cool. This is a sponsored post.

WITH the Bureau of Meteorology predicting above-average daytime temperatures across most of the country this summer, it’s never been a better time to ensure the home is ready to beat the heat. 

To help Canberrans get through these warmer days (and nights), “CityNews” speaks to businesses who are dedicated to keeping their customers cool.

Pool team in the swim to become the best

POOLSMART True Blue has grown from a small business of two staff members and one service vehicle to six of each in a span of 12 months, says owner Oliver Ross.

“We continue to provide mobile pool and spa services to the Canberra, Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra and Sutton areas,” he says.

“We strive to become the biggest and best pool and spa maintenance company in the ACT, and we strive to outperform our competition in all areas, especially customer service, quality of work and advice.”

“With expert supervision and advanced technology, we ensure sparkling clean pools and spas,” and just in time for summer.

“Our team balances water elements, eliminates bacteria, removes organic matter, and provides a refreshing swimming experience.

“We offer pool maintenance, pool heating, pool renovations, robotic pool cleaners, spa maintenance and equipment, naked pool freshwater systems, Hydraspa products, and pool fencing or landscaping.”

Poolsmart True Blue, 10 Haugh Place, Oxley. Call 0421 101 842, or visit poolsmarttrueblue.net

Father and son team cooling through windows

ABOUT Windows began in 2000, but owner Andrew Snowdon ran another business in the same field from 1992, he says.

“We supply and install coatings known as window film on to glass to transform its appearance and properties,” he says.

“We are a father-and-son team who run a home office to keep costs down, and who have been working together for about 15 years.

“Window film has the ability to reject up to 80 per cent of solar heat without interrupting the view.”

Andrew says external blinds block the view while in operation, and dark internal blinds actively heat the air in the room.

“Rooms that get late afternoon summer sun can be treated with True Vue 15,” he says.

“This is good news for hot rooms and offices, another popular film with 70 per cent total solar energy rejected is called Slate 20.

“We always aim to do work to a standard that would make your mother happy, whether it is your mother’s house, a commercial office or somebody’s garage.

“We love getting comments from clients, some tell us we’re always a pleasure to work with, they are delighted with results and how much relief the window film provides.”

About Windows. Call 6236 9609, or visit aboutwindows.com.au

Jenny’s patio ideas can save on cooling costs

AFTER a long winter period, National Patios’ sales manager Jenny Gresham says it’s important to be able to enjoy the outdoors in summer. 

“Our products not only keep you cool in summer but protect your home from harsh heat and therefore save on cooling costs,” she says.

Established in Canberra about 20 years ago, Jenny says National Patios is a one-stop-shop for design, council approvals (if needed), right through to the build. 

“We design and build anything from a small patio or deck to large home extensions, rooms and entertainment areas,” she says. 

“During the build, you are looked after by the owner of the business, not a manager. 

“He cares and is passionate about people, and attention to detail. 

“We pride ourselves on our free design-and-quote service that offers time to transfer your unique needs and concepts into a reality. 

“We also have a 23 per cent discount until Saturday, December 23.”

As National Patios is local and well established, Jenny says it’s a long-term member of the Housing Industry Association and Masters Builders Association. 

“We can cater to all levels of budgets due to our extensive product range,” she says.

“[And] we have a beautiful showroom in Fyshwick, where folks can come and relax, and have a hands-on experience with product options.”

National Patios, Unit 1/289 Canberra Avenue, Fyshwick. Call 6147 0844 or 62573952, or visit nationalpatios.com.au

Helping to bring the pool dream to life

ALEXANDRA and Andrew Malcolm started Urban Plumbing Solutions in Batemans Bay 20 years ago, says Alexandra.

“For the past five years we have been involved in providing swimming pool plumbing services,” she says.

“The natural progression for our business was to start our own swimming pool construction business – Urban Pools & Spas.

“We supply and install concrete Plungie Pools, which people will see are currently going into the homes of this season of ‘The Block’.”

Alexandra says they also offer fibreglass shells from The Fibreglass Pool Company.

“We cover the south coast of NSW, Canberra, and its surrounding regions,” she says.

“Being swimming-pool builders, there is no better way to beat the heat than to be able to dive into your own backyard pool.

“We are family owned and operated, and the products that we supply are the latest trends in swimming pools.”

As a family, Alexandra says they love spending time in and around their own pool.

“For us it is the heartbeat of our backyard, it’s like stepping into a holiday,” she says.

“It is where the stresses in your world melt away, and to be able to help other families bring that dream to life continues to make us smile.”

Urban Pools & Spas. Call 0412 475361, or visit urbanpoolsandspas.com.au