Notes
Notes from the trade
Answers to the questions we get asked on site, written down so you do not have to ask them.
FinishesPebble, Quartz or Plaster: Choosing a Pool Finish in SacramentoWhite plaster, quartz and pebble pool finishes compared on cost, feel and how long each typically lasts, plus the factor that matters more than all three.Read it
ConstructionHow Long Does a Gunite Pool Shell Take to Cure?A gunite pool shell reaches design strength at about 28 days. Here is what happens during that window, why it is kept wet, and what rushing it costs.Read it- ConstructionGunite vs Shotcrete: What Is Actually Different?Gunite is a dry mix hydrated at the nozzle. Shotcrete is a wet mix batched before pumping. Both build a pool shell. Here is what the difference means for you.Read it
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