Patio Pool And Fire Pit Paver Design

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Patio-Pool-And-Fire-Pit-Paver-Design3The patio, pool, and fire pit paver design are backyard staples and make an excellent addition to any home. Have you ever been hit with the cool air as you were climbing out of the swimming pool? Did it make you think about jumping back in to get warm again?  If you answered yes then you know what we’re talking about.

While shivering in a towel is a small price to pay for swimming in less-than-ideal weather, we want you to know that it doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, getting out of the pool can be just as pleasant as getting in.

A fire pit is a perfect spot to warm up after your swim, and it creates a great entertainment center for family and guests.  Fire pits can be used year-round in many climates. They also take up a relatively small footprint, making them a good option for large and small spaces alike.

Many fire pits that you see are above-ground fire pits, they retain a wall or barrier around the fire on all or most sides.  They are usually at least a foot high, but they can be up to 20 inches high on one or more sides.  In addition, fire pits are built to sit slightly below the seating area, but if you want to sit on the edge of the fire pit rather than on chairs or benches, your fire pit should be around 18 to 20 inches high.

The Freeform Vinyl Pool

The freeform pool shape can incorporate dramatic curves for a modern look or maximize available swimming space with a more relaxed wavy design. If you’re looking for a more fun, informal, natural-looking pool shape, the freeform pool design is your best choice.

  • Patio-Pool-And-Fire-Pit-Paver-Design2Design Benefits: Organic freeform shape seamlessly integrates features and add-ons.
  • Common Features: Customize your freeform swimming pool with a tanning ledge, swim-up seating, and slip-resistant steps.
  • Considerations: Freeform pools are available in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and styles and can work with any backyard design.

Sandblasted Marble Pavers

Sandblasted Marble Pavers offer an elegant feel to your home with a blend of cream and taupe hues. The pavers enhance any outdoor space and are great for patio decks, pathways, driveways, outdoor steps, and pool decks.  Stone is a product of nature and will vary in color, marking, and texture.

Marble Pavers are high quality, durable, and resistant to heat and pressure. Marble is a type of limestone that is formed after being exposed to extreme pressure and temperatures. The texture of the stone is sandblasted, which provides a non-slippery finish. Being a natural stone, marble remains cool to the touch, even on a hot day.  As the temperature rises, it’s the perfect time to hop into the pool. However, it’s important to make sure that your pool has the right pool deck to offer an eye-catching way to make sure your pool fits into your landscape and that you have a nice place to dry off and hang out around the pool.

Patio-Pool-And-Fire-Pit-Paver-Design1There are pros & cons to any material you use as a pool deck or otherwise around your home. 

  1. Beautiful stone material – You can rely on marble for a bit of natural beauty around your pool.
  2. Range of marble colors – A marble pool deck is available in a variety of stone colors. You can find marble in colors such as shades of brown, cream, and silver.
  3. Cool surface to walk on – Marble stays fairly cool. This means that even when you’re enjoying a dip in the pool during the hottest part of the day, you won’t have to worry as much about hurting your feet on a hot pool deck.
  4. Durable & weather resistant – Marble is also highly sought after because it’s a durable material. Another great part of using marble is that it’s weather-resistant which means that you won’t see damage from use outside over the years.
  5. Increase home property value – Having a pool already boosts your property value but using marble as a pool deck tends to add property value as well. It can be a gain in property value compared to other pool deck materials.

Not everything about marble can be positive. Like any other material, there are a few drawbacks to marble.

  1. High-cost material – A con of marble actually relates to the last pro we brought up. As a luxury item, marble can increase your property value but it comes at a higher cost than some other material options. Luckily, the good news is that the added property value can help mitigate this upfront cost.
  2. Marble can stain – Beware of staining your marble pool deck since it is a porous material. For a pool deck, this isn’t usually a problem but if you host pool parties with food and drinks, for example, it’s a good idea to try to avoid spills and clean up any directly after they happen.

Patio-Pool-And-Fire-Pit-Paver-DesignVinyl Pool With Breeo Smokeless Fire Pit Nesconset NY

We built this large vinyl pool in Nesconset NY. It is a concrete wall freeform pool with a vinyl liner. We installed this sunk-down fire pit area and a wall in the background with water features. A large S.R. Smith turbo twister pool slide in gray was installed along with a diving board. The Gappsi team installed G041 sandblasted marble pavers from the Gappsi natural stone collection. The customer chose a french pattern for the patio with a two-inch coping for the pool. Marble veneers were chosen for the sheer descent walls and two spillover acrylic water balls.  The Breeo fire pit was built with eldorado cement reinforced kit and veneered with white marble veneers the coping for the fire pit is G041 sandblasted marble and the firepit insert is the Breeo X Series 30 Smokeless wood burning insert.

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Hydrazzo Pool Plaster In Gulfstream Blue

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Hydrazzo-Pool-Plaster-In-Gulfstream-Blue2Pool Bubbler and Hydrazzo Pool Plaster in Gulfstream Blue color were chosen for the plaster to finish the interior of the pool for this backyard design in Commack, NY.  Hydrazzo offers a silky smooth texture, combined with the proven durability of exposed aggregates, which are two prime features of this state-of-the-art pool finish.

Polished Pool Finishes

Polished marble consists of blended white marble aggregates, graded color aggregates, and other composites.  When the materials are combined it achieves a silky smooth, yet non-slip, finish. Popular for “entertainment pools” and spas, the Hydrazzo® line is highly sought after for its luxurious feel.

Hydrazzo Pool Plaster

Hydrazzo was the first polished pool finish in the industry.  For over 20 years the company has produced the product in the USA.  A silky smooth polished texture combined with the proven durability of exposed aggregates are prime features of this state-of-the-art pool plaster finish.

With 15+ unique color options and a natural variegated appearance, Hydrazzo compliments all poolscape designs. The polished pool surface creates a finish unlike any other pool plaster available on the market today; it is naturally resistant to spot etching, topical stains, permanent scale & algae adhesion.

Some of the most beautiful pools in the world are surfaced with the hand-polished magic of Hydrazzo. It is the smoothest, richest, and most luxurious surface available. Hydrazzo combines naturally beautiful coarse-graded crystalline and colored marble, along with white Portland cement and a host of other performance-enhancing ingredients. The results are like no other.

Hydrazzo-Pool-Plaster-In-Gulfstream-Blue1Hydrazzo Pool Plaster Benefits

Polished aggregate finishes not only offer a timeless beauty that works well with nearly any pool design but is extremely durable.

  • Smoothest Exposed Aggregate Surface Available
  • Proven Natural Ingredients
  • Proven Durability
  • Resists Permanent Algae & Scale Adhesion
  • Rich in Color Options
  • Lower Maintenance

Hydrazzo is an industry-first, state-of-the-art finish that combines a silky smooth texture with the proven durability of exposed aggregates. Offering unique color selections and natural resistance to spot etching, topical stains, permanent scale, and algae adhesion, Hydrazzo® delivers timeless beauty and easy maintenance.

Hydrazzo®  Pacifico

By utilizing the highest quality raw materials available, Pacifico becomes the most luxurious and smoothest polished marble pool finish in today’s marketplace. Hydrazo Pacifico’s use of large aggregates than the standard Hydrazzo® makes applying the product and polishing easier than ever. With 8 unique colors, Pacifico delivers elegance to the industry.

How Long Does Hydrazzo Pool Plaster Last?

Its life expectancy is 15 to 20 years and offers one of the smoothest finishes you can achieve and comes in a variety of colors, and it is also the hardest.

Toughness Without Roughness!

The secret to the Hydrazzo finish is the final step: polishing the surface to a brilliant luster, thereby unlocking the marble’s natural beauty and extraordinary strength. The color is breathtaking, achieving a soothing, color-intensifying effect. Hydrazzo is the “smooth sensation” in exposed aggregate pool finishes, friendly to fingers, toes, and swimsuits.

Pool Bubbler Design Ideas, Inspiration & Considerations.  

Pool bubblers are a popular water feature for many pool owners, because of the tranquility and peace created by the water.  It also helps the Pool Bubbletrs are attractive to look at too!  We see a request for pool bubblers also when there is a spa attached to the pool. Bubblers are small fountains that create water columns in shallow areas of your pool. They are commonly used on shallow shelves, spas, and pool steps. Below, I’ll walk through some of the main benefits and watch-outs of pool bubblers.

Main Benefits

Outside of being pretty to look at, bubblers provide a few additional benefits for your pool.

  • Sound Blocking – Bubblers can be a great sound blocker for noisy neighbors or a busy street in front of your house. The rush of the water has a wonderful calming effect, much like a waterfall or spillover.
  • Cooling Down Water – Bubblers and many other water features are also great for cooling down your pool water. The rush of the water out of the column keeps your pool water moving, introducing oxygen into your water and reducing the temperature. This is a blessing for those shallow pool areas if you live in a hot climate. Bubblers can help keep that water cool and enjoyable.
  • Aesthetics – When it comes to design, the surrounding environment of your pool is almost as important as the pool itself. If you have a lot of natural landscaping around your pool, bubblers can be a great way to keep that zen feeling that your trees and other greenery help establish.

Hydrazzo-Pool-Plaster-In-Gulfstream-BlueTypes of Swimming Pool Bubblers

Bubblers don’t really come in too many varieties. You can have different water stream widths and color lighting or automation.

Marble Stone Pavers And Pool Coping Commack NY

Gappsi designed a backyard in Commack NY that included a gunite swimming pool that was 20×40.  The pool design included a sundeck and a built-in spa. We installed 2 pool bubblers on the sundeck and 4 jets on the bench along the 44 ft side of the pool and in front of the spa as well.

Our team installed glass tiles to outline the edge of the spa bench, the steps, and the sundeck. The plaster to finish the interior of the pool is the Hydrazzo Gulfstream quartz color and the interior is finished with an acid wash and then polished.  The pool is also equipped with an autocover in charcoal gray. The patio installation consists of G038 marble pavers selected from the Gappsi stone collection and marble coping 2 inches thick for the pool coping and the spa coping. This was a very large patio to install. The steps were accented with gray pavers as well as the bench and the column. The bench, column, and steps were accented with gray pavers this is another beautifully designed project installed by Gappsi.

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Gunite Swimming Pool Renovation – Using Marble Dusting Plaster and Tiles

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Gunite Pool Renovation
A Gunite Pool Renovated by Gappsi

Time can take a toll on several structures of your home, from driveways and roofing to swimming pools. While wear and tear are inevitable, there’s certainly a way to deal with it. Using marble dusting plaster and tiles for gunite swimming pool renovation can do wonders to resurface your pool.

Fortunately, there are ways to tell when your pool has begun aging. There are only so many freezes and thaw cycles and pressurized water it can handle. If you’re also wondering how to bring it back to life, you’ve come to the right place.

What Is Marble Dusting Plaster?

In short, it’s a smooth plaster finish applied to gunite pools and spas. Made using a mixture of crushed marble and highly refined white cement, you can purchase it in many colors. However, the most common colors people opt for are black and anything in the gray spectrum.

Our highly skilled professionals at Gappsi will start by applying it to your water line. Following this, they will apply rows of tiles of your choice. From our contractor to the applicator, everyone ensures you get just the kind of finish you desire for your gunite pool.

Signs You Need Marble Dusting Plaster and Tiles for Gunite Swimming Pool Renovation

The Stains Are Apparent

Stains come in different sizes and shapes. While they’re nothing more than signs of superficial damage, they can be annoying. The stains can be as irritating as the ones on your clothes. In most cases, they’re caused by algae, leaves, and other natural debris and chemical and mineral inputs.

If you see them growing in size and are unable to clean them up using home remedies, it may be a good time to contact Gappsi for a professional repair service.

Gunite Pool Renovations
A Gunite Pool Renovation in Long Island, NY

The Texture Doesn’t Seem Right

It’s important to recognize when your pool surface doesn’t feel smooth. Is the gunite showing through? Does the surface feel rough? These can be huge signs of deterioration of your pool surface.

The chances are, it will only get worse over time. Finding a good applicator and supplier in Nassau and Suffolk County, Long Island, NY, can be a daunting task. For this reason, our contractor at Gappsi makes sure to match your needs with the best team at hand.

Apart from staining, you may also want to look out for unbalanced levels of pH that can deteriorate the surface in the blink of an eye. If you notice that your pool needs more cleaning than usual, then there may be a good chance that there’s an imbalance in your pool chemicals.

There’s Frequent Leakage

Is your pool holding water well? A damaged or worn-out pool will have frequent leakage, making the water levels go down immensely even if you’ve just added water.

And much like a weakening surface, pool leaks will only worsen if left unaddressed. And that also means your water bill will keep going up, up, up until a full resurfacing is done.

Additional Resurfacing Options For Your Gunite Pool

There are a number of resurfacing options, including marble dusting plaster and tiles for gunite swimming pool renovation. At Gappsi, we’re not only well-versed in what your pool needs, but we also have several pool surfaces to offer, such as marcasite and quartz aggregate.

Marcite Vs. Quartz Aggregate

While the former is a mixture of marble dust, water, and cement, the latter is a mixture of plaster and small quartz pieces. For most pool surfaces, marcite is used as the standard plaster application. Furthermore, it provides a watertight seal over gunite and is very reliable.

The reason it’s a popular choice for pools is that it’s smooth and has a traditional appearance. It also reflects light inside, creating a vivid blue effect.

On the other hand, quartz aggregate lasts much longer. It is also harder than and not as prone to staining as marcite. Simultaneously, it gives the pool a unique and luxurious appearance.

A Gunite Swimming Pool
A customized gunite pool by Gappsi

How Long Does the Pool Resurfacing Take?

Once we’ve connected you to the relevant applicator and supplier in Nassau and Suffolk County, Long Island, NY, it shouldn’t take longer than a day or two to complete the process. This means you won’t have to shut your pool down for an indefinite period of time.

However, don’t let the issues linger because the more challenging they get, the more destructive they become. Don’t let any damage get away from your sight because sooner or later, it will end up causing more harm than good.

While renovating the pool doesn’t take longer than two weeks, curing certainly takes over two weeks. Before this, it is unlikely that you will be able to use the pool. While you wait, you can plan a wonderful re-opening pool party.

Schedule Your Maintenance Services Today

Aging is only natural. There will come a point when your pool begins deteriorating due to a number of factors. The time and effort to maintain a pool are not always worthwhile. This is why you must leave it to the professionals at Gappsi.

From conducting an inspection to providing you with the best quality marble dusting plaster, we’ll do everything it takes to fulfill your needs. Our experts will also make sure to check your drains, filter, heater, and pump to look for any signs of malfunctions and leaks.

Furthermore, they will also the old plaster and the tile for signs of aging. The applicators and technicians at Gappsi will only renovate your pool after they’ve assessed the damage.

Nothing extends the life of your pool more than popular and regular swimming pool maintenance. So, leave it up to the professionals and contact Gappsi if you’re in Nassau and Suffolk County, Long Island, NY, to schedule a consultation.

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Limestone Rustic Patio And Pool

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Limestone-Rustic-Patio-And-PoolLimestone rustic patio and pool decks make the perfect choice for homeowners when designing their backyards.  Limestone is a type of sedimentary rock composed predominantly of calcium carbonate and varying amounts of clay, silt, and sand. The varying amounts of these other minerals determine the color of the stone, which can range from blue to red and green. Limestone is significantly dense and renowned for being a heavy, hard-wearing material. There are many types of limestone that may have been subjected to different surface treatments, display different textures, contain different amounts of fossils, and bear different degrees of permeability. Therefore, certain types of limestone will be better suited to your patio floor than others.

Why Choose Limestone?  Limestone is a well-used building material for several reasons:

  1. Strength – Limestone has a compressive strength of 180 MPa, while concrete has a compressive strength of 30 MPa.
  2. Shaping – While limestone is strong and hard, it is still soft enough to cut into different shapes for pool coping and other building projects.
  3. Aesthetic – Limestone comes in a variety of colors and textures that work with any design. Natural tans, buffs, and grays can have hues of pink, blue, and rust in the veining.
  4. Weathering – Limestone has the ideal porosity to handle the water and New York weather, making it a perfect pool stone.
  5. Durability – Limestone is also suitable for high-traffic areas such as patios.
  6. Safety – Not only does limestone last, but it also provides an element of security. The texture of the natural stone is not as slippery as tiles and other building materials, reducing the risk of falls.

Advantages For Patios And Pools Using Limestone

Limestone is a hard material that fairs well under exposure to the elements, making it an excellent candidate for patio floors. It is easy to cut and convenient to work with, minimizing costly complications during installation and contributing toward a flawless finished product.

Limestone can be obtained in unique and striking colors that can make a patio much more memorable. However, it can also be sourced in even colors for the creation of a uniform surface against which other features stand out. In addition to this aesthetic versatility, limestone bears a very fine texture that appears soft and smooth to the eye.

Limestone-Rustic-Patio-And-Pool1Limestone Disadvantages For Patios And Pools

Take note that limestone may not be a good candidate for your poolside, as it can be damaged by acid. While many homeowners find limestone desirable because of its beauty and longevity, it is important to seal any limestone that may come into contact with acid and be cautious handling chemicals near unsealed limestone.

Limestone is more susceptible to fading than many other natural stone variants, like sandstone. This can be combated through treatments and sealing. However, if you opt for a dark limestone variant, you may find that gradual fading gives it a time-worn look that is packed with timeless character.

Should you desire a very specific shade for your patio floor and cannot find limestone in that color, don’t settle for another shade before you have perused other types of natural stone.

Limestone Pool Coping Long Island NY

Pool coping is not the place to cut corners. Substandard pool coping can lead to problems with the structural integrity of your pool and create safety risks. Coping is what keeps water away from the pool’s shell. If water goes behind the pool walls, the structure is at stake.

Other Pool Coping Benefits

If pool coping breaks away easily, you and your guests can cut yourselves getting in and out of the pool. Keep everyone safe with coping that lasts.  A solid pool coping helps keep debris from falling into the pool and improves cleanliness.  Plus, if you want to add an automatic cover to your pool, the coping will simplify the process.

Works Well With Water

Why are we discussing water and swimming pools in the same sentence as if they don’t naturally go together?

When selecting your pool materials, water is one of the main considerations. The pool surface, walls, and floor must be waterproof.

Consider this: An average size swimming pool contains between 18,000 and 20,000 gallons of water. If left uncovered, around two inches of that water evaporates each week. Using porous materials could result in even more water seeping from the pool.

Limestone-Rustic-Patio-And-Pool2Natural stone tiles, if sealed properly, are essentially waterproof!

The Century Effect – Not only are natural stones water-friendly, but they also stand the test of time.

Bathing pools have a long history going back to ancient Rome and Greece. Early pool builders used tightly fitted terracotta bricks for the pool walls and floors. Bathers at Pamukkale, the site of ancient Turkish thermal springs, enjoyed the beauty of travertine terraces that still exist today.

If you build your pool deck from bricks or concrete, both common building materials, you may get a few decades of use before making major repairs. Take it from the Turks, the Greeks, and the Romans—choose natural materials. They’ll last longer.

Also, stones won’t fade over time. In fact, unlike concrete and humans, stones weather the effects of time and end up looking even more beautiful.

Limestone Rustic Patio And Pools in Plandome Manor NY

Gappsi’s latest Limestone Rustic Patio And Pools in Plandome Manor NY included a complete backyard design and installation.  We installed a new vinyl pool equipped with an automatic cover for ease and convenience for the homeowner.   Our team built two retaining walls with poured concrete and veneered with natural stone. The cooking island was built using all Delta Appliances which can be found in our online store. For the patio, we used G046 limestone and G045 blue limestone for the pool coping all selected from the Gappsi Natural Stones Collection. In addition, we kept the top of the wall with matching coping to the pool. This was a very large wall project but our team at Gappsi has the experience and knowledge. To complete the project the area was very beautifully landscaped by our team at Gappsi. To add to the depth and beauty of the property on the second level we built a circular patio with G046 brown limestone and a fire pit built with matching stones and added a Breeo Smokeless Stainless Steel Fire Pit. This was a very beautiful project to design and build with many details.  

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Granite Patio And Pool Coping Long Island NY

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Granite-Patio-And-Pool-Coping-Long-Island-NY3Granite Patio And Pool Coping Long Island NY give a home timeless beauty and curb appeal!  Perhaps no single factor is more important to the value of your home than its curb appeal. Update your entry with a beautiful set of granite steps and make that all-important first impression.

  • Rough, hand-hewn, or precisely machined, our beautiful granite posts are sure to add character, charm, and strength to any landscape application.
  • Transform your outdoor space into an inspiring place with the addition of granite pavers, patios, and walkways.
  • A memorial bench made of granite is a fitting addition to a favorite remembrance spot at your home, playground, park, or town common to honor the heroes among us.
  • Naturally durable, granite withstands weathering, freeze-thaw cycles, and ice-melting chemicals, unlike wood, brick, or concrete.

At Gappsi we believe in superior granite materials that result in low maintenance and permanence, assuring an outcome your family and community will enjoy for many years to come.

Natural Stone Options

Travertine pavers and other natural stone pavers offer the best longevity of any paver type. Natural stone options include granite, sandstone, slate, limestone, marble, travertine, and bluestone. The color choices are more varied than you might expect.

Whether you desire the clean lines of pattern pavers on your patio or the rustic appearance of irregular stepping stones for your winding garden path, we have the right cut granite and natural stone to suit your tastes. Available in a variety of materials, colors, and textures. Imagination is your only limit.

Granite-Patio-And-Pool-Coping-Long-Island-NY1Granite Paving is the ideal solution for creating modern patios or pathways! If you’re looking for a high-end finish with plenty of style and durability, granite paving stones are a perfect choice! This hard-wearing natural stone paving features a non-slip and scratch-resistant surface that will stay looking its best all throughout the year.

⇒ Durable & Hard-Wearing
⇒ Flamed Or Shotblasted Surface Texture
⇒ Scratch Resistant
⇒ Non-Slip

Granite Paving Stones

As a hard-wearing natural stone, granite slabs are suitable for any area which will see high amounts of footfall.  Due to their durability, non-slip and scratch-resistant properties they are a perfect choice. Well-known for being robust yet stunning, granite pavers are ideal for use on patios, paths, and around pools in any domestic or commercial project. This popular paving material is available in a range of colors to suit any design needs!

Sizes & Colours To Suit Any Project

Natural granite pavers offer a wealth of design opportunities.  They offer a range of sizes and color options available.  You will always be able to find a style to suit the needs of your project! You can choose from a multitude of sizes, from large format pavers to smaller slabs, or a mixed size, which is perfect for random laying to create a unique finish. Color options range from the light and bright Silver Grey Granite, and the mid-grey tones in Blue Black Granite to something a little darker in our Black Granite Paving. The hard-wearing and durable natural stone paving is designed for outdoor use and will stand the test of time even in harsh weather! Our full range of granite is suited for Long Island New York’s climate that will last for decades.

Granite-Patio-And-Pool-Coping-Long-Island-NYSealing Granite Paving

It’s generally advised to seal granite pavers to help prevent any staining.  Sealing also helps to prevent the growth of any moss or algae. You may want to consider sealing your granite slabs, especially if your stone is light in color, as any stains will be more visible. However, sealing is not compulsory and there is a wide range of sealing products available which will provide various results. Some sealants will simply seal and protect, whereas others can be used to enhance the color of your slabs. When sealing your granite patio you will also help to protect against general wear.  For example, fading can sometimes occur over long periods. As for when to apply a sealer, there are no specific guidelines.  Most landscapers and tradespersons will have their own tried and tested methods.

Often people choose to seal their paving slabs before laying them.  This may prevent any staining during the laying process.  Others prefer to leave their stone unsealed for up to a year, allowing the granite to weather naturally before applying a sealant. To learn more about sealing your pavers check out our Paver Cleaning Service.

Natural Colours & Variations

Granite products are entirely natural and will feature variations in color, tone, and pattern. This is a feature of the product and our product images will give a great overview of some of the natural variations you could receive.

Colors will appear more vibrant when wet and subtler prior to installation before the stone has absorbed any moisture.

Gappsi installed this backyard over 10 years ago, and recently sealed the pavers. The granite pavers look just as good as the day they were installed at the customer’s home. This is the benefit of using natural stones for your patio pool copings. We installed a freeform pool with concrete walls and a vinyl liner. For the patio and coping we used Amagansett Granite Pavers selected from the Gappsi natural stone collection. We designed and built the portico and the outdoor kitchen with travertine mocha veneer.  The appliances used were all Delta Appliances and a Summit Refrigerator with a granite countertop. 

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Fiorito Travertine Patios and Pool Coping

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Fiorito-Travertine-Patios-and-Pool-Coping2Travertine Patios and Pool Coping are the perfect stone material to use on Long Island NY for your outdoor living space.  Travertine is a natural stone,  created in shallow bodies of water.  The residue of lime settled and built up over millions of years in a massive thick block. The colors of the travertine derive from soil and minerals that contaminated the ground in the area where lime settled. Fossils trapped between the bodies of travertine accumulate and become the exposed holes you see in the travertine surface.

Formed beneath the hot springs over millions of years Travertine is a gorgeous stone material. When geothermal groundwater heats up, water shoots up, thus creating the pits and unique character on the surface of each stone.  The holes on the travertine pavers may appear to be a defect to some people, but it’s not. It is just a natural occurrence that has happened over millions of years during the stone structure formation. The holes and imperfections of travertine surfaces can never be mistaken with any other stone; it is unique and timeless.

It Stays Cool On Those Hot SUMMER Days!

Travertine is very cool on hot summer days due to the fact that the body structure of travertine is pure lime and contains no minerals or iron.  If you could hire Michelangelo to custom paint your patio I am pretty sure he would not be able to create such a remarkable color pattern as you see in this Fiorito Travertine Stone. This particular Fiorito travertine stone is one of the oldest travertine formations due to the multicolor variation and the line of onyx crystallization that appears on the surface of the stone.

Travertine Pool Decks – What Is It?

Ever so popular, travertine remains one of the most favorable stone tiles because of its unique aesthetics and functionality where it is also used as indoor, patio, and path walk tiles for both residential and commercial use.

A travertine pool deck is an outdoor decking system that utilizes the unique natural beauty and function of travertine tiles. Travertine pool decks offer a rustic appearance, but with the color variations available, you will find that travertine tiles as versatile options that can work on any style you are aiming for.

Color variations include but are not limited to white, gray, beige, silver, rustic black, ivory, walnut, and cream. Travertine tiles give a homey feel to your pool deck area and the subtle differences in the color of each stone will surely make your pool area stand out.

Fiorito-Travertine-Patios-and-Pool-Coping1A beautiful weathered look. Travertine tiles are undeniably gorgeous. Investing in a travertine pool deck will add curb value to your property. You can easily create a comfortable, cozy-looking pool deck with travertine tiles as the graining and primary tile colors have a warm natural color tone.

An attractive quality of Travertine is that it can last a lifetime. With proper care, and correct installation, and is not subjected to extreme wear and tear, average-grade travertine tiles could last over 100 years.

Easy workability. Travertine tiles are easy to cut and shape in any design you want. This advantage makes it easy to work with, especially with uneven surfaces and irregular layouts of pool decks.

Easy and low maintenance. You do not need a little more effort in maintaining your travertine tiles compared to ceramic or marble. See examples of marble pool decks here.

Multicolor Travertine Patio and Coping G035 Fiorito

G035 Travertine Fiorito is a natural stone exclusively produced for Gappsi. It is a unique stone with a large range of color variations created together by Mother Nature. The combination of beige, brown, maroon, gray, gold, peach and many other shades and colors are all in this stone. The finish on this travertine is tumbled and honed. The tumbled finish gives the edges of every stone a rustic look and the honed finish gives a matte and smooth texture, enough to give the top of the stones a comfortable surface when walked on.

It is still considered one of the easiest floor surfaces to maintain. Regular sweeping and light setting on your power wash for removing stubborn dirt.

Fiorito-Travertine-Patios-and-Pool-CopingFiorito Travertine Pavers and Pool Coping In Islip NY

Gappsi recently designed a backyard and installed a pool for a residence in Islip NY. We built a 20×40 vinyl pool with concrete walls. The pool is 5 inches in the shallow area to 66 inches in the deep-end water height. We installed a 2 inches coping and patio with G035 travertine selected from the Gappsi stone collection throughout the backyard, surrounding the pool up to the backyard sliding door.

Gappsi also created 3 sided steps leading to the backyard. We built a pool house with a sitting area to the outside connecting to the indoors with a window to pass through all trimmed with Azek. The floor was carried throughout the inside of the pool house. A bar area was designed including a refrigerator and storage cabinet with a gas fireplace too! We created an open bean look all painted to match the white trim moldings throughout the pool house. Very beautiful functional layout including a bathroom with many details especially in the columns.  Gappsi built pillars below the swimming pool, they are equipped with an auto cover too.

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For more than 35 years, Gappsi has renovated residential and commercial pools in Long Island New York.

Our commercial customers usually renovate their pool and spa to attract new members and retain existing customers at their health clubs or private community.

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Travertine Pool Coping And Spillover Gunite Spa

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Travertine-Pool-Coping-And-Spillover-Gunite-SpaWhat Is Travertine Pool Coping & Spillover Gunite Spa?

Travertine is a natural stone that is harvested from quarries in Europe and Asia. This material is widely used for making tiles and pavers for interior and exterior floorings. They are used to make pool copings, too. Did you know that Travertine pool coping remains one of the finest choices in the market for enhancing the look and functionality of the pool area?

Travertine is available in different textures, shapes, and colors, giving homeowners the flexibility to create unique pool copings. If the pool is rectangular, our designers may recommend using travertine drop face pavers. But if your pool is round and curvy, then travertine bullnose pavers may be more appropriate.  Travertine is ready for use in a variety of sizes, finishes, and styles, including roman walnut, coral-stone, ivory, ivory swirl, tumbled bullnose, silver, and other finishes that make your pool area look genuinely outstanding.

Does Travertine Make A Good Pool Coping?

Travertine pool coping remains one of the finest choices in the market for enhancing the look and functionality of the pool area.

Tumbled and honed pavers are often the choice for travertine pool coping because they are rough yet not too harsh on the skin. They also make the surface safer even when wet because they offer friction. This means that you can walk barefoot on wet coping without fear of slipping. Travertine is an ideal material for pool coping for a couple of reasons. The first reason is this stone is cooler to the touch when compared to other stones. The second reason is it offers a high level of slip-resistance, making it safer for wet feet of all ages.

You will often see travertine coping in hotels and resorts because of their enduring beauty and grandeur. Why not bring the same luxuriousness to your home’s outdoor area? Gappsi offers high-quality travertine pavers at great prices.

Give Your Pool A Unique Look With Travertine Pavers

Natural stone pavers are commonly installed in pool areas of luxurious homes because of their beauty and their practicality. Travertine pavers are particularly popular. They are available in a variety of colors and shapes, offering design flexibility. There’s something about a travertine pool deck that is understatedly elegant. Aside from its enduring beauty, travertine also offers many other benefits.

Since this natural stone absorbs water, it keeps the pool area safe. Accidents like slipping can be minimized.  Travertine pavers can keep themselves cool even when they are exposed to heat.  In fact, they are 20% cooler than concrete pavers and other natural stones.

Travertine, like marble, is durable and strong. With proper care, its color and slip resistance capability will remain the same for a long time, thus preserving the elegance and safety of your pool area.

Compare Marble To Travertine & Travertine Wins For Being Less Expensive To Buy & Maintain!

The key to keeping your travertine pavers in excellent condition is proper and regular care. Clean the deck at least once a year using a pressure washer. You can also scrub the pavers with a brush. However, avoid using harmful cleaners that can damage the integrity of the natural stone.  Gappsi offers Cleaning and Sealing services for Paving Stone Patios, Driveways, and Retaining Walls.

Travertine-Pool-Coping-And-Spillover-Gunite-Spa1Are You Considering Adding A Spa To An Existing Inground Swimming Pool?

Even if your pool’s already in the ground, you can add a spa to it. Are you thinking of adding a spillover spa that will be an add-on to your existing pool? Its outer edge will at least be partly in the pool, which is why it’s called a spillover.  The water from your spa might flow into your pool as people get in and out of it.

The spillover spa looks clean and fits right into your existing pool design. Alternatively, you might consider installing an in-ground spa separate from your pool. This option can be designed to blend into the natural landscape with rocks, plants, and trees.

You might prefer a naturalistic, standalone spa, but keep in mind that it may end up costing more than the spillover spa.

The Spillover Gunite Spa is the Easier Option

Your spillover spa will be built into your existing pool. That means you won’t need to buy a second pump to keep your spa clean. Instead, both it and the pool can run on the same pump, saving you money and time on spa maintenance.

Cost isn’t the only thing that makes a spillover spa more appealing. Many people who have installed a spillover spa love the convenience of it. They can jump from the warm waters to the cool waters for a refreshing dip that segues into a relaxing float.

With a spillover spa, you get all of the benefits of having a hot tub, too. It helps you relax and relieve stress and adds value to your property. Why wouldn’t potential buyers want to have a pool-and-spa combo in their backyard?

Finally, a spillover spa looks excellent, too. It’s a streamlined addition to your pool, and it makes the setup appear that much more luxurious. You, your family, and your guests will love using it for years to come.

Travertine Coping And Spillover Gunite Spa In Yaphank NY

Gappsi’s latest home improvement was in Suffolk County Long Island in Yaphank.  The spa was built in gunite and the pool was built using a vinyl liner. We installed an automated control for the heat.  The homeowner can even control the flow of the spa from an iPhone or a smartphone. HOW COOL!  The spa was built between the pool and the pavilion. The homeowner can use the spa and also friends can see from the pavilion creating a congregating area between the spa and the pavilion sitting area. We installed stools wrapped with the liner on one side. Steps to get into the pool. And the pool is a gradual slope with a straight wall that goes from 45 inches in the shallow area to 66 inches in the deep end.

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Pros of a Gunite Swimming Pool | Construction and Renovation

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Gunite Swimming Pool
A customized gunite swimming pool by Gappsi

Refreshing juices by the poolside are the highlight of summer. If you want to construct or renovate a pool on your premises, our Gappsi Home Improvement Company team can help. We can build pools from materials like gunite, concrete, fiberglass, and more. Gunite pools are quite common these days, so this blog will explain everything about a gunite swimming pool and its construction in Nassau and Suffolk County.

What is Gunite?

In simple words, gunite is a form of concrete.

More precisely, it is a gooey material consisting of water, sand, and cement. Builders spray layers of this material on vertical or horizontal frameworks with a compressed air gun or a high-pressure hose. Once the gooey liquid dries, it turns into a thick, rock-hard structure. Builders usually use gunite to construct pools, roads, and tunnels.

Why is gunite better than standard concrete?

The reason is simple; standard concrete is denser than gunite and solidifies quickly after application, making it difficult to handle. Also, gunite structures made through spraying with a hose or gun don’t develop or sustain any seams like traditionally-poured concrete. Gappsi can build a top-quality gunite swimming pool in your courtyard to make your summer super fun.

Advantages of a Gunite Swimming Pool

Durability

Gunite’s excellent durability makes it a worthy choice for the construction of residential and commercial swimming pools.

Firstly, gunite swimming pools don’t require wooden structures to set their shape. Instead, the structure of gunite is steel-reinforced. This makes the construction of gunite pools simpler and more robust than the standard concrete ones. They can withstand high stress and pressure from external forces and last longer due to their high tensile strength.

Another reason a gunite swimming pool lasts longer is the shifting ground phenomenon.

The soil below and around the pool doesn’t stay still. It keeps shifting due to factors like water intrusion, compaction, freezing, thawing, or drought. Hence, the pool shell should be made from a material that is tough and solid but expands and contracts without cracking. Gunite has this dual quality that makes it an excellent choice for building long-lasting pool structures.

Benefits of Gunite Swimming Pools
An asymmetric gunite swimming pool in Nassau County

Versatility

Another great quality of gunite is its versatility. Our professional masons and contractors can customize your pool in any shape, depth, and size you want. You can enjoy your personal aquatic sanctuary built according to your lifestyle, budget, and style preferences.

A gunite swimming pool can also fit well in any landscape and space. You can choose from an endless list of possible designs, including ones with sharp angles, smooth curves, or both. Moreover, there are multiple options for the pool’s finishing, including plasters, pebbles, tiles, and glass.

Gunite also allows you to install different design amenities in the pool that match your landscape and raise the pool’s overall appeal. Some cool design amenities include water benches, tanning ledges, and barstools. You can also add spas and waterfalls for a natural vibe.

Other alternatives to a gunite swimming pool include standard concrete, vinyl, and fiberglass ones. Although pool construction and renovation with these materials are quicker and cheaper, they offer limited design options compared to gunite. In short, gunite pools are a perfect fusion of fun, fitness, comfort, and visual appeal.

Easy Maintenance

Gunite pools are worth every buck you spend on their construction and renovation. This is because they don’t need relatively extensive repairs and maintenance like pools of other materials.

Basically, a gunite swimming pool retains its shape over a long time because of its steep-supported framework, unlike pools of fiberglass, vinyl, and other materials.

However, you must keep it clean and shiny with the right chemicals to prevent algae and keep its durability intact. You may also have to refinish the pool after a while if it starts showing signs of wear.

Important Considerations for Gunite Pools

●       Be careful with Pool Draining

Gunite can expand and contract due to several environmental factors. A high groundwater table due to improper draining can raise the pool off the ground and cause considerable damage. Hence, you must learn the right way to drain the pool.

●       Scrub, Clean, and Add Chemicals

Gunite’s porous nature makes it prone to algae growth. You must scrub, brush, and use additional chemicals to keep the pool clean and prevent algae growth.

The pool shell’s alkaline pH level regularly raises the water’s pH levels. This requires you to neutralize the water’s pH levels by adding acids.

●       Construction May Take Time

Builders and masonry contractors can usually build a gunite swimming pool from scratch within approximately 2 to 3 months or even more.

Gunite Pool Construction
A backyard gunite swimming pool by Gappsi

Construction of a Gunite Swimming Pool in Nassau and Suffolk County

The first step in gunite pool construction is digging the hole for the pool.

After that, builders install iron and steel bar framework around the pool’s perimeter. The core purpose of this grid-like framework is to reinforce the pool’s structure. This iron framework is suspended in the air on concrete blocks to prevent it from touching the soil, leaving enough space to fill in fresh gunite at the bottom surface.

Then comes the time to spray gunite with high pressure and velocity around and onto the iron bars. This is how builders make the pool’s dense floor and walls. After spraying gunite across the entire pool, they smooth the material and leave it to set and dry.

The next step is to add a finishing material that matches your landscape. You can opt for plaster as the finishing material because it comes in many colors. For a more extravagant or luxurious look, you can consider colored quartz, pebbles, or tiles.

The final steps include leveling and paving the ground around the pool and installing a pool coping. Pool coping separates the pool shell from the surrounding surface area and prevents the water from leaving the pool shell.

Since your pool is ready at this point, you can now ask plumbers and electrical handymen to install the water pump, any additional water features, and light fixtures.

Want an exclusive swimming pool in your backyard, school, or recreational center? Schedule Your Free Consultation Today with Gapssi Home Improvement Company for gunite swimming pool renovations and new construction in Nassau and Suffolk County, Long Island, NY.

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Bluestone Patio Pavers and Pool Copings in Nassau and Suffolk County

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Bluestone Patio Pavers
A custom pool with durable bluestone coping and pavers

Remodeling a patio is a tough task; it changes the entire look of your home’s exterior. You have to be extra careful when creating a landscape design with pavers and pool copings. The pavers and copings should look good and offer durability and convenience. Recently, bluestone patio pavers have become a popular choice amongst homeowners to spruce up their outdoor space. Read on for more details.

What is Bluestone?

Firstly, bluestone isn’t a geological category of a rock-stone. It represents more than 20 distinct rock varieties suitable for construction purposes; their deposits are present worldwide.

The U.S has two distinct types of bluestone: the first is a sandstone found in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. The other is a variety of limestone found in Shenandoah Valley in Virginia.

The name bluestone originates from the dark-blue-colored sandstone first found in Ulster County, New York. But this doesn’t mean this rock doesn’t have different shades. Besides the blue tones, bluestones also appear in shades of gray and brown.

At Gappsi, our masonry designers and installers are experts at transforming outdoor spaces with high-quality bluestone patio pavers and pool copings.

Why Use Bluestone Patio Pavers?

Bluestone is a trendy choice for patios, walkways, stepping stones, etc. Home improvement contractors in Nassau and Suffolk County recommend bluestone for patios due to the following reasons:

  • Bluestone is a Strong Material

Bluestone is one of the strongest stones used in construction. It ranks sixth on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. This makes it harder than marble at fifth and softer than granite at seventh.

Unlike other natural stones, bluestone doesn’t scratch, chip, or break easily. Also, this stone has an above-average compressive strength, meaning it doesn’t crack under pressure easily.

Bluestone’s hardiness makes it a popular building material in the US and worldwide. There are plenty of structures and monuments made of bluestone worth checking out.

  • Bluestone is Weather-Resistant

Bluestone patio pavers last long because the weather doesn’t damage this naturally-occurring rock. It can tolerate all kinds of weather and temperatures, whether sunny, snowy, or even icy. Hence, you can install it on your patio, no matter where you live.

The only point you should remember is to avoid dark shades of bluestone if you live in a highly sunny area; darker shades may get too hot under the sun.

  • Bluestone has Good Drainage

Another quality of bluestone is that its absorption rate is only two percent. This means bluestone patio pavers and pool copings do not become very slippery, a major concern if you live in a rainy area or have children at home.

Moreover, bluestone’s porous nature prevents bacteria and algae from growing on the pavers and copings. Its good drainage properties also prevent pavers from stains caused by the runoff from the snow or rain. Such stains are quite common in other natural rocks with high moisture content, like granite.

  • Bluestone Patio Pavers Look Super-Attractive

The main charm of bluestone lies in its incredible variation. Even the bluestone from the same quarry and batch might differ slightly. You can browse through the different varieties to find the one that suits your preferences.

  • The elegant blue shades and other earth-toned colors look striking with all kinds of landscapes.
  • Uniform shapes easily available in the market are square, rectangles, and straight lines.
  • Don’t want to go too mainstream? You can choose from interesting patterns featuring irregular shapes and jagged edges like chevron and herringbone.
  • Bluestone comes in many sizes, from small pebbles to large boulders.
Bluestone Pavers
Bluestone Pool Coping by Gappsi

Uniform shapes and sizes give a neat look and are easy to design and install. In contrast, irregular pavers are a little tricky to install, but they make patios look natural. Gappsi offers custom fabrication of patio pavers and pool copings so that your outdoor space looks exactly how you want.

  • Bluestone is Easily Available

The United      States has numerous bluestone quarries that make this natural stone readily available in Nassau and Suffolk County, Long Island, NY. Hence, there is no additional cost of overseas shipping included in the price of bluestone patio pavers and pool copings.

Cleaning and Maintenance of Bluestone Patio Pavers and Pool Copings

Like other natural stones, bluestone also needs proper care and maintenance.

  • Keeping bluestone clean ensures it looks its best and lasts longer. Sweeping dust and debris from bluestone patios and poolsides regularly is a must. Use a water hose for anything that you can’t remove with a broom. For extra-stubborn stains, it’s better to call a professional paver cleaning and maintenance service for help.
  • One of the best qualities of bluestone is that it doesn’t need any refreshing like painted bricks, wood, vinyl, and other materials. It can maintain its natural look over a long time.
  • Remember that bluestone is a natural material. Even if you install uniform-sized patio pavers, the stone still displays a few imperfections like small crevices, clefts, and rust stains. These imperfections are a part of its beauty. This is what makes bluestone ideal for giving your patio a natural feel.
  • Bluestone is a dense but porous material. Hence, sealing bluestone patio pavers exposed to direct sunlight and other weathering elements is important. It protects them from absorbing dirt and other impurities. Sealing also saves the patio pavers from mineral stains and makes them last longer.

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Want to know more about bluestone patio pavers and pool copings? Gappsi provides all the details you need to make an informed decision. You can also browse through patio pavers made of other materials like travertine, limestone, and granite. A reliable installer from Gappsi will make sure your patio has an excellent finish, no matter what material you choose.

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Automatic Retractable Safety Pool Covers

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Automatic-Retractable-Safety-Pool-CoversThe benefits of owning a swimming pool equipped with Automatic Retractable Safety Pool Covers are many. Homeowners in the market looking to purchase a swimming pool sometimes are not educated by their pool contractors.  Most often they focus on items that are less important for the large investment. A safety auto-cover is one item.  The benefits it offers far surpass the cost of buying one, you just need to educate yourself on them. Often consumers don’t purchase it mainly because the contractor does not take the time to educate the consumer on the benefits a safe electric auto-cover offers.

At Gappsi, as experienced pool builders and residential outdoor living designers and builders.  We have incorporated and built many backyards with swimming pools equipped with automatic retractable safety pool covers. We have calculated that operating and owning a swimming pool without an auto-cover is.  It would cost more than paying principal and financing charges if you have to get financing to install a safety auto-cover on your new swimming pool.

An automatic pool cover is a reliable and convenient way to keep your family safe around the pool.  It also is helpful in preserving its water level, chemistry, and heat for longer.

These retractable electric pool covers are effective safety barriers for your children, prevent debris from falling into your pool, and reduce your maintenance and heating costs. With a simple turn of a key or touch of a button, your warm, clean pool will be ready to go for a fun day of swimming.

Heat, Water, and Chemical Retention

While protecting your children is always our top priority, our automatic pool covers do so much more. We use a special fabric and webbing inside the track to insulate your pool

This insulation helps to prevent evaporation and loss of heat. With these covers, you won’t need to top off your pool water quite as often, and the water will stay warmer for longer. This helps you operate your heater more efficiently and keep the pool at a comfortable swimming temperature for a much longer swimming season!

Gappsi retractable pool covers are also opaque, and completely block out sunlight while the pool is closed. Sunlight exposure makes sanitizing chemicals like chlorine break down more quickly in the water, as well as contributes to the growth of algae.

Building a New Pool or Have an Existing pool? Does your pool qualify for an automatic pool cover based on your pool shape and layout?

  • New Build – Yes ✔

If you are building a new pool, you can incorporate an automatic pool cover into your build.

  • Existing Pool – Maybe?

It will depend on your pool’s shape and deck layout. Read more about the system below to see if your existing pool can accommodate one.

Automatic-Retractable-Safety-Pool-Covers1Examples of Pools that CANNOT have automatic covers:

  • Raised Walls (some exceptions can be made, see pools that can have auto covers)
  • Spas that stick up higher than the pool height
  • The deck is not one level – end to end.
  • Raised Rocks/ Dive Rocks at the edge of the pool

Examples of Pools that CAN have automatic covers:

  • One Level from End to End
  • No Changes in Elevation

Other Pool Cover Options

While an electric pool cover for your inground pool is a great option that we highly recommend, we know it is not always the ideal solution for every pool. Other great options are available, including mesh safety covers, pool safety nets, and pool safety fences, which all provide their own unique benefits for you and your loved ones.

Winterizing Automatic Retractable Safety Pool Covers

Although during the winter your pool cover requires less attention, water and/or snow will build up on the cover. If the water level in the pool is not properly maintained, serious damage to the cover can occur. Properly maintaining a pool’s water level prevents excess weight on the top surface of the cover that can cause damage to the cover system.

During the winter, make at least monthly inspections of the pool’s water level and make sure the cover pump is operating properly so that water on top of the cover does not build up. Even a few inches of water on top of the cover is an enormous weight and can pull the cover and guide it into the pool. In situations where the water level is too low, you should add water to the pool immediately to better support the water or ice that is on the cover. Your cover will survive any normal winter if these simple precautions are taken.

Make sure your water is chemically balanced before covering the pool for extended periods of time. Double-check the water after the chemicals had a chance to mix completely. This may require checking the pool water a day or two after chemicals have been added. When covering the pool for long periods of time, turn down ozone generators and chemical feeders to their lowest level. The constant long-term build-up of ozone can damage the fabric. Place the cover pump on the cover to remove melted snow.

Automatic-Retractable-Safety-Pool-Covers2Vinyl Pool With AutoCover and Large Natural Stone Pool Pavers

Located in Brightwaters Long Island Gappsi added to an existing 16 x 34 vinyl liner pool built with concrete walls.  We built a sundeck on one side of the pool and steps across the entire sundeck with a bench on each side of the stairs. Additionally, we installed two water bubblers on the sundeck and led lights in the pool. Gappsi installed the automatic retractable safety pool covers for the homeowner too.

The patio consists of G045 limestone selected from the Gappsi stone collection roman pattern for the patio and rock-faced tumbled coping for the pool edges. We also built a gas fire pit for the family to enjoy. The wall is veneered with natural stones and the coping is matching to the pool coping with the G045 2 inches of rock-faced and tumbled coping.  Latest backyard design and installation by Gappsi. 

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