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Atlantic Pools
Atlantic Pools offers a wide range of models and sizes to choose from. Both round and oval styles are equipped with exclusive support systems designed to deliver a level of styling, structural support, and ease of assembly unsurpassed in the industry. Atlantic pools are made with hot-dipped premium galvanized steel, and corrugated walls to ensure long-term resistance to ice and impact damage. A sophisticated system of coatings protects against the effects of corrosion, UV exposure, and everyday wear and tear.
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Inground Custom 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 entrys 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 aggregate, colored
plaster, polished marble, glass bead, painting and tile. Textured finishes may
lightly abrade swimwear 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 Virtually any feature can be added after installation,
including spillover or island spas, rock or step waterfalls, interior finishes
and colors, decking, firepits, 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, automatic covers (depending on design)
and outdoor furniture.
Installation It’s not paradise until
it’s finished. You should expect your backyard to be “visually unpleasant”
during the installation process. Expect a gunite installation to take between 8
and 12 weeks. Completion times may vary with state and local inspection
criteria. Typically, the builder will spell out the precise terms, timeframes
and responsibilities of each party in your contract. Your pool builder will act
as foreman over many subcontractors.
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