When you are designing any space in your home the process starts with research. Ideas are found in a variety of spaces including magazines, the internet and sketches. Ask friends, family and neighbors about their experiences with their in-ground swimming pools and the entire installation process. The more research that is done, as well as..
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Swimming pools that are built into the ground are often made from a mixture that includes cement. A gunite swimming pool is created by mixing cement, sand and water together then spraying the combination onto the surface using pneumatic pressure. It is held onto the surface by a frame created out of rebar. Together the..
When a concrete swimming pool is put into the ground the cement needs to be covered to protect the pool surface. Gunite pools, commonly referred to as cement or concrete pools are covered with marcite, a plaster composed of white cement and crushed marble. The plaster is an important piece of the gunite pool puzzle..
When it comes to owning a pool, maintenance is key to the pool’s longevity. One are that will require maintenance with your pool is the surface. There are four main types of inground pool surfaces. Before you install an inground pool it is best to know the advantages and disadvantages of the materials available. Making..
There is so much that you will need to learn as a new pool owner. Whether you purchase a home with an inground pool installed or are having a pool installed you will need a crash course on pools. In this article we will cover a wide range of topics from opening the pool, maintenance..