| It's never too soon to begin preparing for the best | | | | in a more unique way. |
| season of the year, even though swimming season | | | | The most sought-after form of pools in the U.S. are |
| may be a several months away! In summer, most of | | | | made of gunite. The construction of a gunite pool |
| us enjoy swimming, whether it is in the ocean, a | | | | begins when a company digs the shape of the pool |
| river, or the neighbor’s backyard pool. You need | | | | to a specified depth, adds the plumbing, and then |
| to start planning NOW, if you want a swimming pool | | | | creates a grid of rebar to form the sides and bottom |
| built in backyard, in time for summer. So taking that | | | | of the pool. Similar to laying concrete, the company |
| into account, let's consider two of the most popular | | | | then pours and shapes the gunite, composed of |
| swimming pool construction materials: fiberglass and | | | | concrete and sand, into and around the rebar. Then, |
| gunite. | | | | before he finishes, the installer will go around the |
| Fiberglass pools are known to most people as being | | | | entire pool with a layer of plaster to create a |
| more traditional, but many top manufacturers have | | | | smooth, clean finish. Last, a concrete or wooden |
| made advances in construction design to keep them | | | | deck is erected around the pool. |
| at the forefront of the industry. A fiberglass pool is | | | | By using gunite, homeowners can have any shape of |
| made up of a fiberglass resin formed into the desired | | | | pool they wish for. The best material for a look that |
| shape of the "tub" of the pool. A hole is prepared for | | | | is custom, or an endless pool that is commonly found |
| the pre-shaped pool to be placed in, and it is fitted | | | | in luxury homes, is gunite. Custom pools that look like |
| with plumbing. When the pool has been correctly | | | | natural swimming holes, such as those you may have |
| positioned, it is back filled with sand and dirt, and the | | | | seen in luxury homes magazines, are made of gunite. |
| job is usually finished by pouring a concrete deck | | | | A disadvantage of such a great looking pool is the |
| around the pool. | | | | expense. Gunite pools are generally very long-lasting, |
| Price is the advantage in the construction of a | | | | although the plaster will need to be replaced every |
| fiberglass pool. The manufacturer has the ability to | | | | 10-15 years. |
| design and build the pool in their own warehouse, | | | | Remember, it's important to consult a professional |
| allowing them to work in the most efficient | | | | pool design firm before committing to a pool you |
| environment possible. For those people searching for | | | | want; the decision will be affecting you for many |
| a standard looking pool to add a touch of class to | | | | years. Consider the surroundings of the pool, and |
| their property, fiberglass can be a great choice. | | | | what kind of pool would look best in that setting, as |
| Fiberglass pools are also very durable and easy to | | | | well as meet your special requirements. Pay attention |
| maintain. There are a few drawbacks to a fiberglass | | | | to your budget: custom pools can cost a lot of |
| pool, but it does have many advantages. Most | | | | money. Lastly, you should relish the experience--when |
| fiberglass pools come only in a standard rectangular | | | | the work is over you and your family will have a |
| shape and have depth and shape limitations. A pool | | | | fantastic addition to your home, to enjoy in the |
| of gunite is a better choice, if you want a custom | | | | years to come. |
| designed pool which accents the space in your yard | | | | |