What Materials Are Used to Build Pools?
What materials do you use to build your pools?
At Apricity Pools, the foundation of every pool and spa we build is a robust framework of steel #3 rebar. We meticulously interweave this rebar in a tight 6-inch by 6-inch grid throughout the excavated pool and spa shell. This dense steel reinforcement acts as the structural “skeleton,” providing exceptional stability and strength to the concrete that follows.
A Specialize Concrete Mixture
Next, we apply shotcrete. This isn’t your typical poured concrete; it’s a specialized concrete mixture that is sprayed through a high-pressure hose and pneumatically projected at high velocity onto the rebar-lined excavation. This application method ensures a dense, strong, and monolithic structure that conforms precisely to the desired shape of your pool and spa.
Final Touches Are Applied
Crucially, before the shotcrete is applied, all necessary plumbing lines for features like drains, bubblers, and in-floor cleaners are strategically run within the excavated shell. Similarly, waterproof electrical conduits and housings for your pool lights are also installed at this stage. This proactive approach ensures seamless integration of all your desired features.
Once the shotcrete has concluded,we move on to the finishing touches. Structures, water features, coping, and the like. One of the final steps, and one most customers opt for is a pebble interior finish. This involves applying a mixture of small pebbles embedded in a durable matrix, which is then polished through acid washing to reveal a beautiful, textured surface that gives your pool and spa its desired color and a natural feel. However, we also offer the option of traditional tiles or a combination of pebble and tile finishes, allowing for complete customization of your pool and spa’s aesthetic.
HOA Considerations
Many communities in the East Valley are governed by Homeowner’s Associations (HOAs). These associations may have specific rules and regulations regarding pools, spas, and other structures on your property, even if they are out of sight behind fences and gates. These requirements can sometimes be more stringent than city ordinances. While Apricity Pools is familiar with the regulations of many local HOAs, it is ultimately the homeowner’s responsibility to understand and obtain any necessary approvals from their HOA before construction begins. Apricity Pools will provide copies of your project plans to facilitate your submission to the HOA. Please note that the homeowner assumes all responsibility for understanding and complying with their HOA’s requirements.