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Andrew S. Fine - Blue Haven Pools (Web Site: http://www.bluehavenofsacramento.com)
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- I am in the swimming pool industry and have a customer who wants to replace his vinyl pool with a gunite pool. I have always heard that to do this you must dig larger than the pool so it is in stable soil. However, the customers wants a different design. The builder has approved construction because only 12' of the pool wall will be unsettled soil. Do you think this will cause problems down the road? Our soil is prone to movement. Please help!
- Randy
from Murphy, TX
Hi Randy, You can build a pool that is freestanding with the proper engineering. When you gunite the pool make sure that you use button board to shore [more]Hi Randy, You can build a pool that is freestanding with the proper engineering. When you gunite the pool make sure that you use button board to shore up the sides so that you can reduce the amount of the amount of gunite you use. The type of engineering will depend of the type of soil you are dealing with. The best way to build a freestanding wall is to install a double curtain wall of steel. After gunite you will need to backfilling the area useing crushed rock and sand. Compact the soil with a viberplate. Highly expansive soil requires additional alternates thoughout the cove of the pool. I would contact an engineer in your area to establish the best steel schedule for your project. Sincerely Andrew Fine [less]
- I have a fairly large yard, with literally no landscaping. We are thinking about a pool, and as far as pool design-I just need something fairly basic, but I'm more concerned about the landscaping design around the pool/yard? Do you also provide landscape design or do you work with another contractor?
As far a timing, 45 days is for the pool to be built, but if I was to do a 1 acre yard, pool, and fence around the pool (do you do that)how far out would I need to commit so I could have it in time for summer?
- Linda
from Loomis, CA
Blue Haven Pools is able to build everything from swimming pools, Barbaques, patio covers, Fencing and Landscapeing. We would be more than happy to as [more]Blue Haven Pools is able to build everything from swimming pools, Barbaques, patio covers, Fencing and Landscapeing. We would be more than happy to assist you with what ever you desire. Please contact us at (916) 636-0173. Our designs are complete and priced competetively. Blue Haven Pools will be able to construct your pool project in as little as 35 business days. [less]
- I am considering doing an owner builder, what do you recommend?
- YLE
from Sacramento, CA
There are so many variables in building your own pool. If you have no experience in construction I recommend that you consult with a professional. V [more]There are so many variables in building your own pool. If you have no experience in construction I recommend that you consult with a professional. Visit our website for more information regarding this matter. [less]
- How long will it take to build a pool?
- YLE
from Sacramento, CA
It depends on the builder, weather conditions and scope of work. Most of the time, it takes 45 calendar days.It depends on the builder, weather conditions and scope of work. Most of the time, it takes 45 calendar days.
- How do I find a reliable pool company to build be a pool?
- YLE
from Sacramento, CA
Contact friends that have had experience with a builder. Check license through contractor’s board, contact better business bureau.Contact friends that have had experience with a builder. Check license through contractor’s board, contact better business bureau.
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