Stainless Steel Pools, Spas & Cold Plunges
UAMW is Canada's only licensed manufacturer of Bradford stainless steel pools and spas. Bradford Products, a family-owned stainless steel aquatics company founded in 1982, has designed over 12,000 pools and spas worldwide. Under licence, UAMW builds Bradford-design pools, hot tubs, spas and cold plunges in Canada: fully welded, leak-free stainless steel vessels for residential and commercial projects, from backyard MPools to elevated hotel and condo installations.
What we build:
Custom pools and spas
Any shape and size, with custom tile finishes, integrated seating and lighting, and optional clear acrylic panels
MPool in-ground pools
Lengths from 20' to 40' in Bench, Baja Deck and Open models, with skimmer filtration, freeboard design and automatic safety cover. The MPool Infinity adds a full perimeter overflow and integrated gutter for deck-level water
Cold plunges and plunge pools
Stainless steel vessels for cold-water immersion, sized and specified to your space
Elevated pools and spas
Rooftop and above-grade installations for hotels, multifamily and student housing, resorts and fitness facilities
Pool-adjacent metalwork
Custom edging, coping, deck drains, and 316 stainless handrails and entry rails, including for pools built by others
Why stainless steel
Fully welded, zero leak points: every vessel is welded and prefabricated off-site
Self-supporting: the integral stainless frame needs no backfill or extra bracing
Faster installation: arrives prefabricated rather than built on site over weeks
Built for Canadian winters: the shell, frame and tile do not warp, crack, blister or deteriorate from sun, heat, snow or cold
Easy to keep clean: the non-porous surface resists algae, bacteria, black spot and mildew and wipes clean with mild detergent
Quality materials: U.S.-milled surgical-grade 316L or 304 stainless steel
Purpose-built components: UL-listed light niches, NSF- and UL-listed skimmers, UL-listed VGB drains, and all-stainless jets and returns
Who We Serve
Homeowners and custom home builders, pool builders and landscape architects, architects and developers, hotel, resort and hospitality operators, multifamily and student housing owners, and fitness and wellness facilities across Canada.
| Stainless steel | Concrete | |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Prefabricated, faster to install | Built on site, longer timeline |
| Freeze-thaw and ground movement | Does not crack or shift | Can crack with ground movement and freezing |
| Maintenance | Wipe-clean, no resurfacing | Periodic resurfacing and repair |
| Surface | Smooth, non-porous | Porous, more prone to algae and staining |
| Lifespan | Decades with proper care | Varies with maintenance and conditions |
Frequently Asked Questions
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UAMW (Urban Art & Metal Works Inc.) is Canada's only licensed manufacturer of Bradford pools and spas. We build them at our Mississauga, Ontario facility and supply projects across Canada.
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Yes. Bradford vessels are engineered for permanent outdoor, in-ground and year-round installation. The stainless steel shell, frame and tile do not warp, crack, blister or deteriorate from prolonged exposure to sun, heat, snow or cold, and stainless steel does not crack from freeze-thaw cycles or ground movement the way concrete can.
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Stainless steel pools are prefabricated and fully welded, so they install faster, do not leak and need no resurfacing. Their smooth, non-porous surface resists algae and bacteria, while concrete is porous and can crack with ground movement.
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Typically a flat, level concrete pad at least 4 to 6 inches thick, depending on the weight of the vessel. Vessels can also be engineered for suspended, cantilevered or structural-beam installations, which is why stainless steel is popular for rooftop and elevated pools.
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Yes. Leakproof, fully welded construction and a lightweight, self-supporting frame make stainless steel the preferred choice for elevated pools and spas in hotels, condos, resorts and fitness facilities.
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Yes. We fabricate stainless steel cold plunge vessels in custom sizes for residential, hospitality and wellness projects. Contact us with your space, depth and chilling requirements and we will specify the right vessel.