Austin Pool Builders

Once the pool is planed you have talked options budget and decided who will build your pool you will get ready for construction. Once the pool is approved by the proper authorities. its time to excavate and dig the pool.

Steel

Now we bring in the steel. This is the skeleton of the pool. the steel creates a grid tied together to give the gunite strength to hold together. This is very important. If it is not done right you can develop cracks later when water is in the pool. I have noticed many builders do not know about steel. be sure to ask questions about the steel and how it is installed. Plumbing and Steel Genesis Pools uses # 4 or 1/2" rebar 8" on center which means every 8" the bars are spaced around the pool floor and walls. the ring around the pool is where the strength is. Think about a ring if it is cut the diameter can expand. The same goes for a pool. the ring around the pool has 4 bars that are continuous. they can not be cut. Many builders in this area cut the bars around the spa area, and when they come up to the skimmers. This is wrong and can cause problems. be aware. Pool construction process.

Plumbing

Think of this as the arteries of the pool. Proper flow is very important If the water is flowing in and out of the pool it will be clean healthy, and save money on electricity. Plumbing Your builder must have experience in this area. Most of the sales forces do not. you will not know until your pool gets algae or you can't keep it clean.

Pool Construction Process

Gunite

When the gunite trucks pull up, its time to make some noise. Yes noise. It is very loud. This is a very fun part of the process. Gunite Spa They mix cement sand and water shoot it on the walls, when it comes out wet it is like gravel. The guys can carve the steps walls floor. After they are done you can see the shape of the pool.

Tile and Coping

Have you picked out your tile and coping selections? This is where you see the tile and coping go on the pool. It starts to add color and character to the backyard. Pool Construction Process.

Deck

Tired of the dirt? Now we form up the deck and get ready for cement. drainage, road base, and rebar go in. Then the cement goes down. your back yard is taking shape.

Equipment

Plumbers come in and install the equipment. They make sure it has no leaks it is clean and ready for use. The electrician come in after them and wire the pumps, pull wire from the house. They are ready to throw the master switch. all we need is water. Pool construction Process.

Plaster

Before the plaster is applied. the pool needs to be cleaned, the yard cleaned, the fences and other building codes done. Now we are ready to plaster. Several guys will show up run hoses across the yard. They have funny tap shoes, and sponge shoes, but when it is done it is beautiful. They will throw a hose in and start filling the pool. All that is left is to start up the pool, balance and swim.

Pool Construction Process