by Brianna Crandall — February 14, 2014—Facilities managers of oceanfront properties or buildings with pools may be particularly interested in Emler Swim School’s selection of Scranton Products restroom partitions and changing rooms near the facility’s 40 x 40 sq. ft. saltwater pool in its newest (eighth) location in Allen, Texas, which reportedly features dozens of enhanced safety and comfort features.
Tom Vergos, vice president of A+A GCI, a full-service general contracting company in Dallas, oversaw the construction of the Allen complex from the ground up and recognizes the challenges of an enclosed saltwater pool. “The specification process is extremely meticulous,” said Vergos. “Everything must be easy to clean and sterilize, while being aesthetically appealing. All of the materials must resist the corrosive saltwater with long-standing, durable results.”
Vergos recommended Hiny Hiders Partitions in Sand Castle color from Scranton Products for use in all of the restrooms in the Allen facility as well as the individual changing rooms adjacent to the pool. With an assortment of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) products in a variety of colors and textures, the company’s partitions never need painting, says Vergos. Unlike metal partitions that are subject to rust, these products are engineered to offer superior resistance to dents, scratches, graffiti, corrosion, mildew and moisture. Another benefit is that they are very easy to clean and naturally resistant to bacteria, adds Vergos.
“We’re always concerned about which materials will hold up to the saltwater,” explains Vergos. “Stainless steel has even rusted in the past. So, we explored numerous products and found HDPE partitions from Scranton Products to be the best of all the possible options. Plus, they look great and clean so easily.”
The saltwater pool is heated to 90°F year-round and purified around the clock by high-end ultraviolet (UV) water purification systems. Other amenities include floor-to-ceiling windows that provide parents and instructors with a clear view of the children at all times, and cutting-edge air filtration systems that create a safe environment for everyone.
For more than 25 years, Scranton Products says its premium brands have led the plastic partitions market, setting new benchmarks for the industry in quality and delivery. Its well-known brands, including Hiny Hiders, Resistall and Tufftec, feature durable, low-maintenance and attractive partitions, lockers and industrial sheet products that are designed not to dent, rust or need painting, and to have no delamination issues since the color goes all the way through.
