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Location Design
Construction Layout
Shell Construction
Gunite Application
Interior Finish
Exterior Finish
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Shell Construction
Drainage: Upon completion of the excavation process, current site conditions are addressed. If there appears to be a water table condition, or inadequate drainage then appropriate design solutions are implemented. The most common situation, water in the shell area, requires additional under-pool
Steel Reinforcing: The first actual structural piece of the swimming pool is the steel reinforcing cage. The ironworkers will bend and tie steel rebar to form a grid like pattern, which is used to strengthen the pool's cement shell.
Interior Plumbing: It is at this point that all internal plumbing fittings are installed. Each fitting designed to penetrate from the shell exterior to the pool's interior, is carefully located according to the plans and attached to the steel reinforcing. Should additional reinforcing be necessary to support external fittings, such as skimmers, it will be added to the supporting grid after the fitting is in place.
Gunite Preparation: The next step for the shell to be completely ready to accommodate the gunite application process is to set-up final guide wires or rods and to tie all wall retaining material to the shell. Improper preparation can create difficult conditions, which need to be corrected during the gunite application.
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