Blue Mountain Pools
Inground Gunite Pools
Gunite pools are the most elaborate of all the pool categories. These are permanent, reinforced pools with concrete and plaster instead of liners. Excavation is also necessary, and a wide variety of special options such as waterfalls, custom steps, and beach entries can be easily added to complement these high-quality pools. Gunite pools are often seen in commercial applications; many private homeowners, however, also choose gunite pools for their flexibility since they can be built in any shape. Gunite pool owners can also choose from many plaster finishes or pebble applications, allowing for maximum creativity. The high quality of these pools usually puts them in the highest price range.
Considerations
Interior Finish A variety of selections are available, including white plaster, pebble, colored plaster, painting and tile. Textured finishes may lightly abrade swim wear and skin.
Decking & Coping Your decking choices are unlimited - stained concrete, stamped concrete, natural stone, cool deck (coating, colored/textured) or deck pavers or tile. Cantilever decking edges that blend from the deck into your pool are most frequently used. Another popular alternative is brick coping to accent the outline of your pool.
Upgrade Possibilities & Accessories Everything should be chosen before excavation is started. Virtually any feature can be added after installation, including spillover or island spas, rock or step waterfalls, interior finishes and colors, decking, fire pits, accent medallions, laminar jets, rain showers, sheer curtains, misters, lighting effects and pool heaters. You can also accessorize your poolscape with volleyball and basketball setups, backyard grills, safety fencing, slides, loungers, and automatic covers (depending on design).
Installation
You should expect your backyard to be “visually unpleasant” during the installation process. Expect a gunite installation to take between 2-3 months. Completion times may vary with state and local inspection criteria. We will spell out the precise terms, timeframe and responsibilities of each party in your contract.
What you can expect during installation
Excavation
Your pool layout will be marked in your backyard and you and we will begin gathering all of the necessary permits. Make sure that any trees and areas that you want to protect are clearly marked and out of the way. Heavy equipment will be brought in to dig the hole.
Framing Forms
When excavation is complete we will start the installation of rebar and internal plumbing at which time an electrician is required for lights and pool bonding. We will call for the required inspections and obtain approval before we spray the gunite.
Finishing
The top edge of your pool will be finished with stone, brick, cantilever pour or cement coping. Now the concrete hardscape can be started and completed. Your mechanical equipment will be installed and electricity hooked up. The interior finish is the step before filling with water.
Accessories
Accent pieces, hardware and water filtration systems are now ready for installation. Now is the perfect time to install the appropriate safety signage.
Landscaping
The final touch.
All of our pools come with the following:
Construction
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Cleaning Equipment
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Interior Finish(one choice)
Pool Equipment
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Optional
* There is an extra charge for dirt disposal ** Color Optional |