WHAT IS CONCRETE POOLS ?
Concrete is a mix of water, cement, sand and coarse aggregate (stone or gravel). A concrete shell is created by spraying either gunite or shotcrete. Gunite is a dry mix with water in the sprayer, whereas shortcrete is already wet. These two produce the same result and have no significant difference in quality if done correctly.
Concrete pools are the ideal choice for interiors in particular. Concrete pools are built directly on the installation site and are therefore a suitable choice for areas that are difficult to access. You can choose either a pool with a skimmer or a pool with an overflow channel.
Concrete pools are a popular choice for many and it may be the right choice for you as you are interested in a high-quality long-term investment. Concrete pools are one of the popular choices, and with good reason: They look amazing, they last a long time (with proper maintenance, ofcourse) and we offer almost limitless options for customisation. Concrete pools are known for their incredible versatility, exceptional strength and the sheer durability of its structure.
Want a funky, free form shape, accented with show- stopping waterline tile? A swimming pool designed with thoughtful details like a tanning ledge for you and a shallow play area for the kids? If you can dream it up, you can have it with a concrete pool.
Why Choose Concrete Pools
CUSTOMIZABLE
The primary advantage of concrete pool is that it’s highly costumizable .Concrete pools are entirely custom built to suit your specific requirements. They are adaptable to the available space, providing solutions for all designs, lengths, widths and features. This includes colours, finishes, built-in spas, waterfalls, water features.
ENDLESS DESIGN POSSIBILITIES
Spray-on concrete (Shotcrete and Gunite) has given birth to a wealth of pool shapes and styling never seen before. Your pool can be sculptured in any shape you desire: you can incorporate a bridge, a bar with stools or a big island, create a lagoon, a multi-level pool-rise or a zero-entry beach. Pool shapes are only limited by your imagination, while pool sizes are only limited by your bank account!
PERMANENT BEAUTY
Not only is a concrete and plaster finish extremely durable, it can also be colour coordinated to complement your home and landscaping. Coloured stone, ceramic tiles and mosaic patterns or images can add a distinctive style to your new poolscape. Concrete pools provide the perfect canvas upon which you can create a truly unique artistic statement.
STATUS SYMBOL
The classic looks and durability of Concrete pools, combined with a traditional perception of prestige, gives added status and real property value. This is music to the ears for property owners, enhancing their level of pride in their home, as well as their equity! And if you ever want to sell your house, potential home buyers will tend to look favorably on a property with a Concrete pool.
EXCEPTIONALLY DURABLE
Hard, strong and will last for a very long time! Concrete pools are very durable, like fibreglass is. Concrete pool is the key reliable shell solution. It’s unmatched durability and strength protect it against inclement weather and heavy wear.
ADD UNIQUE FEATURES
Customised steps and shelves, diving platforms, hot-tub pools, fountains and water jets. Transform you poolscape with beach-like gradient entries, boulder landscapes, rock cliffs, waterfalls or waterslides
UNLIMITED SIZES AND SHAPES
Concrete is the ultimate building material for customising the size, shape and depth of your new pool
SUITABLE FOR HOT AND COLD CLIMATE
Concrete pools perform well in extreme temperatures.
ADDING VALUE
Concrete pools generally add value to a property, increasing the owner’s equity and potential resell value
IS A CONCRETE POOL WORTH IT?
Concrete pools are worth it if you are looking for an inground pool that is highly customizable and will basically last your entire lifetime as long as it’s properly taken care of. Concrete has a very long lifespan, and its longevity is one of the reasons people choose it over other pools. If you need a super long or deep pool, concrete is your best option. You can get multiple decades of use from a concrete swimming pool, and it's not unheard of for it to last over 50 years.
However , they do have their drawbacks, being expensive and requiring a great deal of maintenance. But if these things don’t bother you , you can pretty much design your dream pool by going with concrete.
HOW EASY ARE THEY TO MAINTAIN?
- Concrete pools can require more work, maintenance-wise. Concrete is naturally porous, which means that the pool walls may need to be brushed more often to prevent algae. Using an algae id will help control this.
- As part of your regular pool maintenance, the pool walls and floor need to be cleaned a minimum of once per week using a steel brush, and coupled with a pool vaccum to keep things in tip-top shape.
- If you’re looking to have a salt water pool, you’ll need to monitor calcium hardness, as well as be ready to resurface it faster than if you had a traditional chlorine pool. This is because salt liked to eat away at concrete, resulting in faster water and tear.
- Around 5years or so, you’ll also have to acid wash the pool as the walls and floor will become stained due to chemical and sunlight exposure.
HOW EASY ARE THEY TO INSTALL?
Out of all swimming pool styles, concrete is the most laborious. They take longer to install. With a concrete pool, you can expect your swimming pool installation process to take several weeks or even a couple of months. This includes the size of the pool, the difficulty in the design, and how much work is required to create the deck and landscaping around the pool.
