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Once it cures (dries), gunite becomes rock hard, forming a thick, solid structure.įor decades, it has held a special place in swimming pool construction, where it is always paired with another strong building material-steel-as well as an interior finishing coat of plaster.Īfter a hole is excavated for a new pool, crews install a network of steel bars, known as rebar. Known for its dependable structural strength, gunite is a concrete blend of sand, cement, and water that’s applied through a high-pressure hose. Three key elements unique to gunite pool construction Let’s take a look at some basics about this material, how it’s used in pool construction, how close it is to shotcrete, and the great advantages that both gunite and shotcrete deliver. Gunite pools provide unparalleled levels of design flexibility and aesthetic quality. Crews shoot the material over a reinforcing network of steel bars.Īs you research information backyard swimming pools, you will often encounter the term “gunite.”īut what exactly is gunite anyway? Is it different from concrete? And what’s the deal with shotcrete-is that the same thing or something else? Gunite and shotcrete are forms of pneumatically applied concrete, meaning they are sprayed on with a high-pressure air hose. Blue Haven Pools & Spas Calvitti Pools & Spas Inc 2273 N.How concrete (gunite/shotcrete) pools are built to last.STEER CLEAR OF THIS COMAPNY! RUN IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION! When they finally finished (months after their promised deadline) no one has heard a word of thank you or show of gratitude for the $150,000 worth of business. I was on the edge of my seat during the entire 5 months I had to deal with them, afraid we were getting scammed and my customers would never get their pools finished. When I got the owner on the phone, he threatened to call off the job but keep the large deposit, since I "was dissatisfied". He bad mouthed his other customers to me, telling me how stupid they are by always asking too much of him. Whenever I directly confronted him about lying to me he would yell at me and imply he would purposely delay the next phase. Their project manager treated me horribly by repeatedly lying to me about why his contractors aren't showing up and they are way behind the schedule they promised. They lied and made mistakes with every step along the long, drawn out way. They were by far the worst company I have the displeasure of working with in my 35 years in business. I hired Blue Haven for one pool install and one major pool restoration in spring 2015. I am a landscape contractor and contract a couple of pool installations for my customers each year. Unfortunately I learned that too late after they were gone. I have complained to them, spoke to them during the entire ordeal but they never reached out to us, walked us through the process and discussed it with us.Īlso please be advised they do not test or support the pool opening (testing, ph, alkanicity) once the plaster is done, the most critical part of have a nice plaster. Half of the pool is working, as they don’t test anything. They did a horrible job with the plumbing and didn’t consult with me.
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They put the salt system but never gave me instructions how to run it, or where they will place it. They are really good and pushy in collecting money but dont keep their side of the deal.Ī few days before plastering they sent me some instructions and let me to fend for myself to find a water hauler during a holiday weekend. Read the fine print in their contract and do not accept their payment schedule as I made the mistake on trusting the smooth talking rep. Once the contract is signed the rep, who is part owner, doesn’t even contact you even if you complained or asked for information. They hire a bunch of subcontractors to do the work, the construction manager doesn’t even come to check how the work is progressing. They would show up once in a while sometimes not for days. It took them almost 2 months to change the tiles, install a heater, a salt system and to replaster the pool. He doesn’t answer his call, doesn’t reply to emails. Jeff, the construction manager is condescending, doesn’t listen to his customers and is a mister know it all. When the rep/owner came he promised a lot but they under delivered. This is my second pool renovation and I will not advice anyone to hire them. This company was a nightmare to work with.
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