Accurate Pool & Spa Contruction

Pool design is an art, building the backyard of your dreams expresses who you are. From ideation to your first swim, whatever inspires your passion for a great pool design, Accurate Pool and Spas will help you find it through a beautifully constructed pool.

Introduction to a new swimming pool

We have found ourselves in a lot of backyards checking the lay of the land to see if we can install an inground pool. Most people are exploring the option for the first time and we would like to offer a few pointers to consider before you do too much homework.

What does the city, county, or homeowner’s association say? There are specific setback requirements in most areas, fencing requirements, and other rules of thumb unique to just about every county, city, and township. Familiarizing yourself with these details will give you a better picture of just what is possible in your yard.

So just how do we get to that backyard? In order for us to get everything in and out to complete an installation project we need at least 10 feet of level pathway. That clearance will cover all equipment. If we can only get the backhoe in that is okay, but we will still need 8 feet for that. The other thing to consider is that full size loads of gravel and concrete are too heavy to cross a driveway, so it is best to have an alternate path.

Nearly every yard can accommodate a pool, but yards with dramatic slopes can require retaining structures to ensure the pool stays right where it was put. I can assure you that if we advise such structures the long-term integrity of the pool is our primary concern.

Don’t forget about utilities. Please be aware of overhead and underground power lines, gas lines, easements for sewer lines, septic tanks, and leech lines. All of these can be factors that can impact where the pool can go, and also influence the actual size possible. Most of the details can be found on your housing plot plan or through your state’s call before you dig hotline.

 

Swimming Pool Construction Process

 

Step 1.We will layout, measure and mark off the pool shape in your back yard. The real fun begins with the excavation. This giant mess in your backyard may look scary now, but in no time at all, it will be a new source of enjoyment and entertainment for your family!

Step 2.Setting the wall panels and braces. The pool really starts to take shape here.

Step 3.Installation of plumbing and electrical equipment. This includes piping, pumps, lines for special lighting, water features, etc. If you aren’t adding a lot of special features now, but think you might want to upgrade your pool in the future, let us know. It’s usually much easier to add extra plumbing and electrical capacity when the pool is first built than it is to go back and add it later.

Step 4.Pouring of the concrete bond beam and pool floor. The bond beam surrounds the outside of the pool walls and the braces, and holds everything in place, nice and tight. The pool floor is poured precisely so that the liner will fit like a glove.

Step 5. Backfilling. Dirt is moved back around the pool, covering the braces, bond beam and plumbing, and creating the base for your decking.

Step 6.Installation of vinyl liner and coping. The liner snaps into a special track along the coping and then a vacuum sucks out excess air between the pool wall and liner, ensuring a snug fit.

Step 7.Pouring of the concrete deck. The options here are endless: pavers, stamped concrete, brick and more. Beneath the surface, the Fort Wayne Pools bracing system works to support the decking and keep it from shifting or cracking.

Step 8. The last step is to finish the area with landscaping, patio furniture, lighting, fencing and other accessories. This is where your dream backyard really comes to life. Enjoy your pool!

 

Swimming Pool Maintenance FAQs

Maintenance FAQs

1. What to do if your light is not working.

2. What to do about air in your system.

3. How to lube your pump lid "O" ring.

4. Why your main drains do not seem to have much suction.

5. What to do if your automatic water leveler isn't working.

6. Why your motor may be noisy.

7. Why your booster pump may be noisy.

8. What to check if your filter pressure seems too high.

9. What to check if your filter pressure seems too low.

10. How often you should be back washing and for how long.

11. What to do if you have a cartridge filter.