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The Construction Process |
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you to be familiar with the pool construction process.
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1. The Site - Prior
to excavation, the Downunda construction supervisor
will measure and stake out your new pool and/or
spa. The layout is based on your custom design and
upon your approval, we are ready to dig it. |
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2. Excavation
- In most cases, it will take about one working
day to complete the excavation of your pool and
remove the soil from your yard. If you’re interested
in keeping some of the soil for other parts of your
yard, just let us know prior to excavation.
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3. Plumbing
- Our plumbers will place the lines and fixtures
around the form of the shell.
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4. Steel
Placement -Steel-reinforcing rods are placed
inside the excavation, along the bottom, up the
sides, into the bond beam, and around the skimmers.
Firmly wired together, these rods add to the strength
and long life of your pool shell.
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5. Inspections
-At varying stages of construction, detailed inspections
are performed by your project manager. In addition
to these inspections, local building authorities
will also require inspections.
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| 6. Pool
Shell - A concrete mixture called gunite
is pneumatically applied under great pressure to
bond tightly around the steel reinforcing rods.
This results in a reinforced steel and concrete
pool of superior strength. |
| 7. Curing
- After we have “shot” the pool, you will be asked
to spray the shell with water from your garden hose
several times a day for about a week. This process
is called curing and it enhances the strength of
your pool shell. |
| 8. Coping
– Our craftsman install the coping - or the "lip"
of your pool - around the pool's perimeter. Some
options are safety-grip brick, stone or white pre-cast
concrete. Also, in some pools, such as the featured
pool in the pictures, cantilevered decks that extend
right to the pool's edge are used instead of coping. |
| 9. Tile
- The tile is installed along what will be the waterline
of the interior of the pool. Tiles are available
in a wide variety of colors and designs. You get
to choose. |
| 10. Electrical
– Licensed electricians hook into your electric
service and connect your filtration and lighting
systems. An inspection of the final work is arranged. |
| 11. Gas
Lines – If your pool has a gas-fueled heater,
gas lines will be installed. It is also a good time
to run a gas and water line to that outdoor kitchen
you've been thinking about. |
| 12. Decking
– The decking that surrounds your pool can be concrete,
brick, stone, grass or other materials. Concrete
can be finished with pebbles or coated with an advanced
Sundeck coating that stays cool on the hottest day.
This is the final stage before the pool shell finish
is applied and it’s ready to be filled. |
| 13. Fencing
– Most communities require that you provide a fence
and latched gate around your new pool. It's a good
idea to have one in any case. Downunda Aquatic Environments will
help to familiarize you with the local requirements.
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| 14. Waterproof
Finish – Our crews will now cover the surface
of the pool with a special plaster, Pebble Tec or
other durable waterproof finish that seals it and
provides a beautiful finishing touch. |
| 15. Pool
Start-up – Water from your garden hose will
be used to fill your pool. Once filled, we will
come to your home to start up the equipment. Downunda Aquatic Environments will maintain your pool for the first month.
You will need to brush your new plaster several
time a day for 10-14 days until it is cured. Before
the month is up we will provide "pool school" at
your home and show you exactly how the equipment
works and what chemicals are needed. This is the
time to ask questions on maintaining your pool.
We can also arrange ongoing pool care if you prefer. |
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Contact us for
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