Hi Scott,
Please take a look at the attachment. I received a letter from the town of North Hemsted and they are asking for several items/information to complete the permit.
I will go down to the town today and talk to them about items # 7 (I WILL CANCEL THAT APPLICATION) and # 8. I am not sure what to do with item # 9, the previous owner had a little air conditioner installed with a small AC condensing unit (European Air Conditioner). Not sure if I should go for a permit or just uninstall the unit.
Let me know what your thoughts are.

Hey Scott,
Please do not forget to leave me a least three water bags, I will leave the broken ones for you to return.
Will use the rain water on the top of the pool from the pump to fill them as the spriklers & outside water is turned off.
All the best wishes for the Holidays,
Karin

Many towns and villages on long island have strict and prohibitive setbacks for building pools and structures near and around homes and property lines. With many homeowners today properties are getting smaller and neighbors are getting closer. This poses a problem for them to getting the backyard of their dreams. Gappsi Inc. designs and accommodates all types and style of yards in co-ordinance with setback regulations. If your pool or structure cannot fit within these parameters Gappsi will do all the proper paperwork to get a variance. There is no extra charge. For any additional information, call or visit our showroom for more information at (631)-543-1177, 1015 W. Jericho Turnpike Smithtown NY 11787.

Hey Kevin,
I have started working on our new AquaForms sales book. When I started working on your pictures I couldn’t remember which pool you said was being entered in a contest and not to use. Could you reply to this email and let me know which one it is that I shouldn’t use. This brochure will not be available till January 17th if that is after the contest.
Thanks
Frank

There are primarily two different types of pool walls available, either vinyl siding constructed using steel, and more traditional concrete pool walls, called gunite. The main benefit of steel walls has always been that it is usually less expensive. While steel walls have improved a lot over the years, there are still a number of benefits to concrete wall pools.

• Most pool installers have a list of pool shapes offered, however with concrete walls you can design your pool basically however you like. This is especially beneficial if you are working with a designer, it gives them complete freedom on how to design the pool.
• Just as the general shape of your pool can be customized, concrete walls allow more customization of the steps. Usually your steps will be concrete anyway, this gives you more options.
• In addition to having more options with your pool stairs, if you would like to incorporate other things like waterfalls, if you would like an area of your wall higher, or connected with a Jacuzzi than concrete walls make it much simpler. Many of these design options may not be possible with other wall designs.
• With concrete walls tile is used on the inside of the pool along the top of the pool. This allows you a lot more freedom in your design because there are countless different tiles available for this.
• Many believe that a salt water pool is superior to the more traditional pools where the chlorine is added in because they are easier to maintain. Since salt water erodes steel more quickly, a concrete wall is recommended for salt water pools.
• Finally if you want a vanishing edge and you property allows for this, than a concrete wall will make it much simpler to work in during the design and installation process.

While concrete is generally considered superior, there are a few instances where a vinyl siding may be beneficial. Mainly if you want to save money it is a good idea to go with steel walls. There are some who claim that steel will not last as long, meaning concrete will save money over time, and it is true that steel will erode quicker than concrete, many with vinyl siding report it lasting a decade or more however. If you are on a tight budget and are not interested in a lot of extra design features steel siding might be the right choice. Some companies can build custom concrete walls for not much more than what it would cost for steel siding, so it is a good idea to shop around before making a decision.
When installing a pool keep factors like ease of access, the amount of maintenance required and how much room it is going to occupy in your yard. Remember, once you start digging it is hard to turn back. Hiring a landscaper to help you plan these different aspects is often a smart choice, and may even save you from making costly mistakes. Click here to view some of our past work with Custom Concrete Wall Pools on Long Island.