Rogliano Pools will obtain all permits involved for new pool construction, excavation and all other construction activity involved in your project. All construction activity and plans must comply with state and local codes.
After local compliance requirements are met, such as a silt fence, construction access and CBYD, your pool will be staked out with construction lines in order for you to be able to visualize where the pool will be and the elevation it will have in relation to the rest of the property. The excavation will commence directly after using transits and engineering tools in order to be able to dig within the marked area with pinpoint accuracy. Gravel is then added to the bottom of the excavated area in order to provide structural support as well as drainage beneath the future pool.
First, a wooden frame in the shape of your new pool will be installed. It deliniates the outer edge of the pool walls. Next, steel reinforcements will be installed. Rebar is used to form the walls, floor, steps and spa prior to installing the shotcrete shell. This steel skeleton provides tensile support to the Gunite pool shell. The plumbing phase will begin directly after the steel installation. It includes installing skimmers, suction & return lines, light niches, spa jets and main drains. Careful hydraulic line calculations and practices will be utilized ensuring the most efficient water circulation for your pool. Then the electricians will bond all needed electrical wiring in waterproof conduits as well as other components to the steel.
As a structural engineer, Antonio Rogliano will be directing and overseeing the entire construction process from the initial design to the finished pool. He is very hands-on and will help with and monitor also the Gunite shell installation process to ensure the highest quality of work is provided by his crew. Gunite is a high strength concrete type that hydrates directly at the nozzle and is applied at a high velocity. It is also known as shotcrete and is the most common application method for pool installations due to its superior strength and convenient application technique while constructing reinforced concrete walls in place.
The waterline tile is a band of decorative tiles around the upper edge of the interior perimeter of the pool. These tiles can come in a variety of beautiful veneers and colors which are installed in a frostproof manner so that they are able to withstand the elements during the wintertime. The coping stones are then installed around the top perimeter of the pool. They represent the top ledge of your pool and they will be bonded directly to your Gunite pool shell. The coping can be selected from of a wide variety of gorgeous natural and/or artificial stones. The same remarkable crew of masons will be installing both the tiles and coping stones.
Plastering the pool is the last step in the construction process. The most common pool finishes are made from a mixture of a specialty cement and Quartz. Other times, pool plaster can be a mix of white Portland cement and marble dust, with the addition of a variety of materials providing strength and ease of application. Plasterers can also add color additives to produce any shade of plaster, or use Quartz, glass or ceramic aggregate to add flecks of specific hues. Once applied, the pool must be filled with water. The plaster then requires a 30-day period of curing. The very same remarkable masons which installed both the waterline tiles and coping stones will also do the plastering.
A Rogliano Pools service technician will then come to start up all of your equipment. All of the pool operations, modes and features will be demonstrated to you. You will also learn the basics of keeping your pool clean and how to perform routine maintenance. And now, you, your family and friends can enjoy your new swimming pool and backyard paradise for years to come.