Swimming
Pool Construction
Five
general steps to constructing your swimming pool
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property owner, the Genesis Pool obtains a permit from the city and/or county.
Genesis Pool
will be required to submit the plans and structural drawings to the city's engineers for
their approval. There may also be other agencies that need approval, it varies from
city to city. With permit in hand, we are ready to go. Six to eight weeks is the standard
time from start to finish. Sometimes there can be unforeseen challenges ( i.e.; a gigantic
boulder). Common reasons a pool’s completion date may be delayed are the other phases
of the project: hardscape (concrete) or softscape (landscaping). The
Genesis Pool does
everything in it’s control to stay on schedule. We communicate on a regular basis
with other general contractors involved with the project to keep them informed so they can
coordinated their crews in a timely and efficient manner. Job sites should be well
maintained and orderly. |
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The Dig
Once the exact location and elevation of the pool has been determined and
all set back requirements have been met, the work begins. Forms are built in the shape of
the pool approximately 13" beyond final waterline.
Drainage
should always run away from the pool so it is set several inches above the lowest point of
the yard. Dirt fluffs up when it is dug so the average pool can produce some 200 yards
(approx. 20 truckloads).
The average pool goes from 3'1/2" to 6' in depth. |
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The
Plumbing
Correct plumbing layout is the
key to the long-term health and safety of your pool.
The Genesis Pool does all it’s own plumbing to ensure the level of quality. Incorrect
water flow and chemistry can not only be damaging to one’s skin, it can also slowly
break down the pool’s interior finish.
We make it our business to ensure your pool has healthy circulation. Our materials are
high-grade plastics with great flow rates. These pipes will last a lifetime. Everything is
pressure tested and inspected.
Now we are ready for the next phase.
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The Steel
Once the plumbing is completed, the pool is ready for steel. A steel cage
is built using 3/8" & 1/2" rear tied together 6" - 12" o/c. The
exact specifications can vary from pool to pool depending on design and overall soil
conditions. The city or county in which you reside can also determine certain aspects of
the steel schedule. For the most part, a standard construction method is used and can be
fitted to your individual design without adding cost. Once completed the contractor will
call for a pre-gunite inspection. |
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The Gunite
The gunite is a material much like concrete, however, it has a
coarser/sandier texture that allows it to be "worked" and "sculpted."
A customer once said it reminded them of building a sandcastle. Don't let this crumbly,
sandy stuff fool you, once it dries it is extremely strong. The men that perform this
phase are like artist/craftsmen. They literally sculpt the pool into it’s final
shape. Every detail from how big to make a step to what makes a good waterfall. It can be
fun to watch but very noisy. |
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The Plaster
After weeks of construction the plastering crew
arrives and in a matter of several hours the pool will be completed. A
crew of five to eight men applies the plaster coat by hand.
Approximately 3/8" in thickness, the plaster seals the structure making
it watertight. No detail will be missed--each man is assigned to a
specific area in the pool and is responsible for making the surface as
smooth and consistent as possible—it is harder then it looks. When the
last man works his way up the steps and out of the pool, they
immediately begin to fill it. Depending on the pool’s size, it usually
takes about 24 hours to fill. Initially, high concentrations of acid are
added to cure the plaster, so you will need to wait several days before
swimming. The water will be greenish and cloudy at first but that will
all clear up once the filtration system has a chance to catch up with
the volume of water. Now it is time to jump in! |
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