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Pool Building Process
The perfect plan of action is one that fits wholly within and compliments the existing landscape and the owner's individual
style. We work closely with the homeowner to plan every detail throughout the pool building process---technical and aesthetic.
It is this ability to maintain a close working relationship with our clients that sets us apart and above the other swimming pool contractors.
Because we establish such close ties with the client, we limit the number of jobs we accept during a season so we have more time to personally attend to each client.
Pool Design Work
We use the entire scope of our talents and skills as pool design professionals to determine how best to deal with the terrain, slope, retaining walls, steps, and drainage issues of the proposed site. However, Arista spends as much time on the aesthetic qualities of each project as we do on the regulatory codes and building issues. A good pool design can also correct Mother Nature's flaws and improve the value of your home.
We believe that your pool should be more than a big hole in the ground filled with water. It should be the focal point of your backyard, a "picture postcard". To create that visual focal point, Arista considers issues such as:
- Do you want the pool screened from view or highly visible? (This is an important issue for pool owners who have children.)
- How will the pool look in the Fall and Winter seasons?
- Do you want privacy? Will the neighbors be able to see into the pool area?
- How do we create “the look” (pool design) that you envision for your pool?
Construction
of the Pool Shell
Excavation of the site begins the pool building process, and drainage is the first primary issue. Therefore, site conditions are addressed immediately. We understand that this concern may be more involved than initially determined, and take as much time as necessary to insure that the excavation is done properly, for the existing "lay of the land." This is just one of the excavation stage processes that sets Arista apart from other pool builders.
The first structural piece of the pool that is fabricated is the steel reinforcement cage. Arista's ironworkers bend and tie steel rebar to form a grid-like pattern that is used to strengthen the pool's gunite shell. We use much heavier half-inch steel rebar and tighter steel grids than any of the other swimming pool contractors. This ensures that Arista pools withstand harsh Pennsylvania winters.
With the steel reinforcement cage in place, we begin the interior plumbing stage. Each fitting is designed to penetrate into the pool's interior and thus each are carefully located and attached to the steel reinforcement cage. Additional reinforcement is used to support external fittings, such as skimmers, inlets, drains, returns, and lights.
The importance of a well-planned, hydraulically balanced plumbing system is often overlooked by homeowners. Just this one oversight can consume any perceived savings over time (the cost of an Arista pool versus the cost of a competitor's pool).
After the interior plumbing stage is finished, the steel shell and electrical connections are carefully inspected. When the inspection is completed to our satisfaction, the pool is prepared for the gunite application. This application process requires a highly specialized crew---and Arista's crew is the best in the industry.
Interior Finish
After the gunite application is complete and the concrete has cured, the final steps to complete the interior of the pool construction begin.
Tile is placed at the pool's water line. Thin ceramic or slate tile provides a durable and easily maintained surface.
Pool coping is the brick, stone, or concrete material used to cap the pool shell wall. Our experienced craftsman carefully install the coping you’ve chosen, with extra care taken to maintain consistency in the coping thickness.
Finally, marcite is troweled on the pool interior providing a long-lasting, beautiful natural finish. Other finishes are available and the combinations of tile, coping, and pool interior are as limitless as your imagination.
Click here to view our large
selection of freeze-resistent tile selections.
Click here for photo samples of
the types of coping that are available.
Click here for information and
photo samples of pool interior finishes (marcite).
Click here for information about the poolscape elements that are important to a pool's atmosphere.
Exterior Finish
Deck areas surrounding a pool can be constructed from a variety of materials:
- poured in place, broom finish concrete decks
- wood decks
- brick decks
- natural stone masonry decks
Different materials possess different construction aspects:
- Flagstone (bluestone) is a beautiful, traditional look.
- Brick decks can come in many different colors and patterns.
A combination of brick pavers, bluestone coping, and border bands is
quite attractive.
- High-grade or mahogany wood decks offer a sleek, soft
nautical look.
- Arista specializes in natural stone travertine pavers. Enjoy the cool & beautiful benefits of travertine pavers.
Arista uses the finest materials and latest technology during the
pool construction phase. Our pools are built to your specifications and
are built to last a lifetime.
To request more information about a customized "total swimming
environment," please let us hear from you. Contact Arista Pool & Spa Inc about your pool construction project.
Check out our plumbing! We hand- and machine-carve out entrenchments to
allow for freeze protection. This also provides access to the plumbing
features in the unlikely event that a pipe needs service.
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Pool Construction Site Photos
Arista uses a substantial amount of stone under a pool.
This allows the pool to drain and relieves it of underground
hydrostatic pressure. Many of Arista's competitors use no stone at all.
Pictured is the steel reinforcement grid. Our steel is a substantially heavier rebar than competitors use and provides extra tensile strength to our concrete/gunite pool.
Threat of rain! This photo shows us covering the dug-out pool with
a plastic canvas to prevent a mucky work site. Who but Arista would take such
care?
Flash gunite is structurally engineered to be used in building
bridges. There is nothing stronger and Arista uses nothing less in its pool construction.
The curing period inside a gunite shell prior to the final finish being applied.
Pool interior finishes are available in many luxurious looks.
This final pool construction photo shows coping, tile, and walkway. Just add water---and
your family!
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