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New Swimming Pool Installation and Construction
To give you
an idea of what you can expect to happen in your back yard during the
installation of your new pool or spa, we have broken down the swimming
pool and spa construction process
into several steps. Our full-color
brochure with interactive CD will provide you with additional
information about buying and building your pool or spa. And we
welcome you to ask your Anthony & Sylvan representative
about any of the steps involved or other questions you may have.
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#1
The Site Prior to excavation, a representative will stake out
your new pool or spa. The layout is based on your custom
design. Upon your approval of the design and layout, we will
submit the plans for local building permits and soon be ready to dig
your new swimming pool.
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#2
Excavation Roll in the
heavy-duty equipment, its time to dig a big hole! 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 youre
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 install state-of-the-art equipment to efficiently
clean and purify your pool water. Based on your geographical
location, this step may be performed before or after the shell is
formed. |
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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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Inspections At varying
stages of construction, detailed inspections are performed by your
Anthony & Sylvan project manager.
#6 Pool Shell A concrete
mixture 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. |
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#7
Curing After we have shot the pool, you will be asked to
spray a fine mist of 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
skilled 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,
cantilevered decks that extend right to the pool's edge are used
instead of coping. |
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#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. |
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#10
Electrical Licensed
electricians hook into your main electric service and connect your
filtration and lighting systems. An inspection of the final
work will be needed.
#11 Gas Lines If your
pool has a gas-fueled heater, gas lines will be installed. |
| #12 Decking The decking
that surrounds your pool can be concrete, brick, stone, grass, or
many other materials (Click here to see some
optional decking materials). This is the final stage before the pool
shell finish is applied and its ready to be filled. |
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#13
Fencing Most
communities require that you provide a fence and latched gate around
your new pool. Your consultant will help to familiarize you with the
local requirements. Before we can proceed, your fencing may
have to be completed and inspected by local authorities.
#14 Waterproof Finish Our crews
will now cover the surface of the pool with a durable waterproof
finish that seals it and provides a beautiful finishing touch. |
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Pool Start-up Water from
your garden hose or other source will be used to fill your pool.
Once filled, we will come to your home to start up the equipment and
show you exactly how the equipment works and what chemicals are
needed. This is the time to ask questions on maintaining your
pool. |
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#16
Jump in and SWIM! |
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