2nd Phase of Construction

The 2nd phase of construction includes theplumbing, steel reinforced rods, electric, creating the pool shell with shotcrete, and inspections.

Plumbing

The plumbers will install the plumbing with non-corrosive PVC pipe. This will properly filtrate the water in your pool. If you are installing an infloor cleaning system, this is the time that this system is installed. I highly suggest that you put in an infloor cleaning system. These systems really make it easy to keep your pool clean.

Steel Reinforced Rods

Reinforced steel rebar will be placed throughoutyour pool shell. The steel will be of varying sizes.They will be on the bottom of the pool, up the sidesaround the skimmer and into the bond beam. Thesesteel rods add strength and durability to your poolshell. They will also put in concrete spacers to make sure that the steel isn't against the wall or onthe floor of the pool. This will allow the shotcreteto be evenly applied under and over the steel. Theamount of steel varies depending on your local soiland climate conditions.

Electric

Your electrician will now run wire from yourelectric panel to your pool pump. They will alsowire for your lighting in the pool. Ground faultinterrupter devices will be installed for protection against an electric fault. The final electricalconnections are completed just before your finalinspection.

Creating the Concrete Shell

The pool shell is pneumatically applied under high pressure. Your pool builder will recommend either a shotcrete or gunite concrete material. The choice is made based on your soil conditions and year round climate. It will have to meet the standards of your local building codes. This concrete material will ensure that you have a reinforced steel and concrete pool of superior strength.

After the shotcrete is applied you have to cure the pool with water. This is usually the home owner's responsibility. You will need to spray the pool with water up to four times a day for at least four days if the weather is warm. Your pool builder will give you advice on how often you need to spray the pool. This will prevent premature curing and will minimize shrinkage cracks in your shotcrete shell.

Note...

If you are planning on having rock work or a water feature added to your pool, this would be done after they finish with the shotcrete.

Inspections

During this phase detailed inspections are done by your pool builders superintendent. Local building inspectors are required to inspect the construction. Your pool builder's superintendent will contact the authorities to schedule inspections. He will then notify you as to when the inspection will take place. You will have to make sure that the gates are open so the inspectors can get in. After the inspections you can let your pool builder know what the status is and this will keep things moving along a bit faster.


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