What actually goes into an in ground vinyl pool liner? Tara Vassallo-Soto and Vincent Soto break down how vinyl liners are made, measured, installed, and inspected. They explain why liners need to be custom fitted to each pool, how the vinyl is heat welded, and how manufacturers check seams before a liner leaves the factory.

The conversation also covers liner lifespan, water chemistry, thickness and mil ratings, warranties, liner patterns, safety textures, and what homeowners should consider when choosing a replacement. They also discuss Loop Lock's exclusive patterns and why seeing physical liner samples can make a big difference when choosing how your pool will look.

00:00 What is an in ground vinyl liner?
01:00 How vinyl pools are constructed
03:00 Why liners need to be custom fitted
05:00 Liner options around steps
07:00 How vinyl liners are manufactured
08:00 The liner bead and track
09:00 Heat welding the liner
10:00 How liners are inspected
11:00 Can a liner seam be repaired?
12:00 How long liners last
13:00 What affects liner lifespan
15:00 Why vinyl liners can stretch
16:00 Understanding liner thickness
18:00 Where vinyl liners come from
19:00 Testing and certification
20:00 Loop Lock patterns and designs
22:00 Textured areas and pool safety
23:00 Liner warranties
24:00 Choosing a liner color
26:00 Mil thickness and value
28:00 Why physical samples matter
30:00 Closing thoughts

Tara Vassallo Soto and Kaylee from Rising Sun Pools introduce Marquis Spas and talk about what makes the line different, from its spa designs and hydrotherapy features to its maintenance and customization options.

The conversation focuses heavily on MicroSilk, a built in system that creates extremely small bubbles and is designed to provide a different soaking experience. They explain how it works, what it looks like when activated, and why Rising Sun offers wet testing so customers can experience it for themselves.

They also discuss saltwater hot tubs, chemical maintenance, ozone and mineral systems, filtration, jet placement, diverters, spa controls, and the Control My Spa app. Kaylee explains why the number of jets is not necessarily the most important factor when choosing a hot tub and why jet placement and function matter.

The episode also covers water testing at Rising Sun, what customers should bring when they need help with their spa chemistry, and how special ordering allows customers to customize their Marquis Spa with different layouts, colors, and features.

00:00 Introducing Marquis Spas

01:00 Why Rising Sun chose Marquis

02:00 Where Marquis Spas are made

03:00 Saltwater hot tubs

04:00 Salt systems and spa maintenance

05:00 Reducing chemical use

06:00 Service and long term support

07:00 Why customers choose MicroSilk

08:00 How MicroSilk works

09:00 What MicroSilk looks like

10:00 Trying MicroSilk for yourself

11:00 The Control My Spa app

12:00 Filtration and cleaning systems

13:00 Why jet placement matters

14:00 Understanding spa controls

15:00 Spa manuals and getting started

16:00 Water testing at Rising Sun

17:00 Bringing your spa chemicals

18:00 Marquis sales and special orders

19:00 Choosing your Marquis Spa

What kind of pool cover is right for your pool? Tara Vassallo-Soto sits down with Vincent Soto from Loop Lock to break down the different pool cover options for above ground and in ground pools. They discuss tarp covers, air pillows, pumps, water tubes, leaf nets, automatic covers, and safety covers, including what makes Loop Lock covers different.

The conversation covers safety concerns, winter maintenance, algae prevention, pool features that can make installation more complicated, snow and weight loads, pricing, warranties, and how long different covers can last. They also explain why using the wrong materials, like cinder blocks, can potentially damage a pool.

00:00 Pool cover basics
01:00 Above ground versus in ground covers
02:00 Tarp covers and safety cover requirements
03:00 Air pillows and winter water management
04:00 Pumps and removing water
06:00 Choosing the right in ground cover size
07:00 Water tubes and Aqua Blocks
08:00 Why cinder blocks can cause damage
09:00 Automatic covers
10:00 Leaf nets and fall maintenance
12:00 The problem with leaves and extra weight
13:00 How Loop Lock safety covers work
16:00 Safety cover construction and testing
20:00 Sunlight, algae, and mesh covers
21:00 Solid safety covers and drain panels
22:00 Mesh versus solid cover maintenance
23:00 Pool events and opening your pool early
24:00 Pool features and unusual installations
25:00 Snow loads and animals on covers
27:00 Pool cover pricing
28:00 Cover lifespan and maintenance
30:00 Custom fit and cover replacement
31:00 Long term cost and warranty
32:00 Closing thoughts