Concrete Pool Building Process

The Process at Parrot Bay Pools begins with a detailed plan from our pool design department. This is the foundation for your project to be completed as you envision. Most projects are presented in 3D visualization.

The actual pool construction process is underway! Any demolition required is completed at this time. We also pre-grade the pool area as needed to ensure the pool area is at the proper level for your pool’s placement.

The swimming pool is formed to the proper elevation and excavated to the proper depths. At this point your pool is over-excavated by a foot to allow for the final structure. The complete pool is contoured by hand while excess soil is removed from the site.

Before the steel is installed, a 4″ to 6″ layer of class ‘A’ gravel in spread over the floor of the pool. The skeleton of the pool is all grade 40 steel throughout. This is what holds the structure of the pool together. We use #3 and #4 bars according to the soil conditions and depths of your pool.

After the steel is installed and passes municipal inspection, the shell of the pool is shot in place. A dry mix Gunite is pneumatically applied to ensure the correct density of the structure.

Ceramic Tile of your choice is placed at the water line. Now it is really starting to look like a pool!

Pool filtration equipment is installed on the concrete pad that was poured at the deck pouring stage. All electrical hook-ups are completed.

All punch list items are taken care of at this time. This ensures your pool is complete when filled with water.

The swimming pool is now cleaned and prepared for the plaster. Once cleaned, two coats of marble plaster are applied. Filling the pool with water usually follows within a few hours.