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.
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.