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The Ultimate Pool

The Ultimate Pool

Cardinal’s Ultimate Pool designs provide versatility to meet landscape requirements and fulfill your Customer’s pool dream wish list. Ultimates are available in 4 standard shapes: Grecian, Oval, Round, and Modified Rectangle, in multiple size options for each. They can also be installed inground, semi-inground, or above ground.

• PROTECTION AND DURABILITY: All Ultimate panels and buttresses are made of durable 14-gauge galvanized steel (52" High), which is then powder coated with a calculated chemical mixture for fade and scratch resistance, and protection from corrosion. All Grecian, Oval, and Modified Rectangle shapes must be submerged at least 24” into the ground with buttress supports in addition to a concrete bonding ring for ultimate stability.

• EASE OF INSTALLATION: All Ultimates come equipped as Kits with the necessary product, hardware, and step-by-step installation instructions for a hassle-free build on the job site.

• CUSTOMIZATION: Optional add-ons are available to fulfill the need for additional fun, style, and functionality. Some optional features include: customer choice of top-rail option, thermoplastic steps (inground installations only), and additional liner patterns from the standard offered.

• BUILD MORE POOLS: For seasoned pool professionals, Ultimates should take significantly less time to complete than a fully custom inground pool build. For new builders or builders in training, this is an ideal build to get them started and gain experience. Simple builds + quick turnaround times = BUILD MORE POOLS in a season!

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Sizes Available:

ROUND: 15’ (165 sq ft, 5,000 gallons), 18’ (257 sq ft, 7,710 gallons),  21’ (334 sq ft, 10,020 gallons), 24’(459 sq ft, 13,770 gallons)

OVAL: 1524 (296 sq ft, 8,880 gallons), 1530 (383 sq ft, 11,490 gallons), 1530 (383 sq ft, 11,490 gallons), 1732 (480 sq ft, 14,400 gallons)

GRECIAN: 1224 (259 sq ft, 7,720 gallons), 1430 (362 sq ft, 10,860 gallons), 1632 (500 sq ft, 15,000 gallons), 1836 (614 sq ft, 18,300 gallons), 2040 (793 sq ft, 23,630 gallons)

MODIFIED RECTANGLE: 1224 (315 sq ft, 9,300 gallons), 1430 (453 sq ft, 13,500 gallons), 1632 (548 sq ft, 16,300 gallons), 1836 (689 sq ft, 20,500 gallons), 2040 (846 sq ft, 25,200 gallons)

All Ultimate Pools are equipped with necessary materials and manuals for a simple build process. Pool walls are 52" high on all models. Please note: All Ultimate Pools are NON-DIVING pools for safety (standard water depth is 4’).

Can I build a custom size?

Custom sizes are only available when increasing the length by 3', 4' or 6'. No steel appendages will be added to Ultimate Pools.

How is the Ultimate Pool installed?

The Grecian, Oval, and Mod. Rectangle shapes can be installed partially (semi) inground or completely inground. They must be buried 24" below grade and require a concrete footer around the entire pool and optional stair. (Footer should be truck mix 3000lb and stackable.) The Round is the only shape that can be installed completely above ground.

Are buttresses included with Ultimate Pools?

Grecian, Ovals, and Mod. Rectangles include buttresses for around the entire pool. The buttresses are 24" wide at the base of the wall. Stair buttresses are also included.

Can I add stairs to my Ultimate?

Ultimate inground pools offer a Quaker Plastics 8'5"-Tread Radius Thermoplastic Stair option which is 48" high and includes a filler panel below the stair.  Stair placement is dependent on shape.

Do Ultimates come with Skimmers/Returns?

One Skimmer/Return panel is located in a corner panel, and each Grecian kit includes 2 Returns with punch-outs located in the corner panels. Skimmers and Returns will not be pre-punched on other panels,

All Ultimate Pools come with 1 panel pre-punched for a regular size inground skimmer and return. Standard size skimmer and return included: Waterway Skimmer (540-8400) and return (400-9160B). Requested additional Returns will need to be field cut, not in factory. Additional Skimmers are available, but will include a complete skimmer/return panel.

Can I add lights to my Ultimate Pool?

Only small lights should be used in an Ultimate Pool. If a light panel is requested a Skimmer/Return/Light Panel will be substituted for the standard Skimmer Return panel. Typically, light holes are drilled by installer use a 3" hole saw, this allows for preferred placement. *Lights are not included.

Are top rail options available?

All pools come with your choice of pre-cut synthetic wood (Kona) with a double-track face mount "F" track, or Aluminum "Bendable Bullnose" Coping.

*If installing inground and using pavers or cantilever forms, the wood can be removed from the kit.

What items are always included for install?

18" Rebar is included for pinning down the panels and 12" Rebar is included to use as layout stakes. Water bond fittings are also included.

Can I choose a vinyl liner pattern for my Ultimate Pool?

The Sandbar Tile Liner is included with Ultimate Pools with the sidewall seam located in the Skimmer on non-stair pools, and in the center of the stair on kits with stairs. If ordering a different inground liner pattern, the standard liner should be deleted from the order, and a custom liner order will need to be placed with the Cardinal Liner Customer Service.

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