How to Build a Concrete Pool
Swimming Pool Construction, Interactive Pool Designs, Glass Tile
Swimming pools are a great addition to a big back yard, creating a great way to spend time together as a family and get in some super fun exercise! Unique Landscapes and Custom Pools build unique, custom concrete pools.
Concrete pools are truly custom-built and can be formed to virtually any size or shape. These types of pools are often called Gunite or Shotcrete pools because concrete is shot from a gun onto steel-reinforced walls. Once the concrete cures, it’s either plastered smooth, painted, finished with a textured aggregate surface or tiled. Alternatively, a smaller percentage of concrete pools are formed and poured in a way similar to a house foundation. This technique, called structural concrete, is often used for pools built into hillsides.
It typically takes longer to install a concrete pool than any other kind—generally between three and 12 weeks—but it’s considered the strongest, most durable type of pool. In fact, there are many concrete pools still in use today that are well over 50 years old. And, unlike any other type of inground pool, existing concrete pools can be remodeled, enlarged and updated.
Below is a short video showing some of the steps to building a Unique Custom Pool.