Author: scottpancake

One of the major upgrades to consider when installing a new pool is an automatic pool cover.  These are typically installed on rectangular pools. Although, you can get creative and install them on other shapes as well.  Reasons Why You Should Get An Automatic Pool Cover There are many reasons to get an automatic pool…

Liner pools have limitations and a shorter lifespan that gunite pools do not. Therefore, you might wonder, can I convert my liner pool to gunite?The short answer here is yes, absolutely. Can I Convert My Liner Pool To Gunite Follow Up Questions However, that answer must be followed up with a another question. How much…

If your concerned about something a pool builder said to you or just genuinely curious about the pool in your backyard, you may wonder how thick are gunite pool walls? Like many answers to questions about pools, it depends. How Thick Are Gunite Pool Walls? Factors that affect your pool wall thickness include what type…

Often when you start swimming the thought of swimming a mile seems so abstract and ridiculous there’s just no reason to think about it other than a fleeting thought. However, swimming laps is one of the best ways to exercise. Eventually you may find yourself thinking about how many laps in a pool is a…

Asking how long do gunite pools last is a fair question. After all, if you invest in an inground pool, you don’t want it to fall apart anytime soon. Fortunately, if you choose a quality pool builder, you have nothing to worry about. In this article, we’ll explain how long a pool structure (gunite) should…

If you want to know how to choose a pool builder, you probably already know that you want a pool. You may even have an idea of the design or features that you’d like. Maybe you want a fancy infinity pool or are tight on space and need a plunge pool. No matter what type…

If you really want a nice pool for your backyard, look no further than a gunite pool. That begs the question, what is a gunite pool? A gunite pool is nothing more than a type of concrete pool. You see, gunite is a process of placing concrete.  Therefore, when you think of a gunite pool,…

One question comes up when planning a pool project more than any other.  How much does an inground pool cost?  When searching for the answer the most common response from pool builders is “it depends” – which is the worst answer you can get as a homeowner. You might think that the pool builder is…