Kindred Outdoors Kitchen Cabinets Island Construction

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Outdoor entertaining season is not over yet, it is time to consider Kindred Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets Island Construction.  The fleeting beauty of changing leaves.  The welcome freshness of cooler weather, and a general giving into all things comforting and cozy.  The fall is quite unlike any other time of year. Dining outdoors can be a lovely way to enjoy the season before temperatures get too cold.

How are you going to host guests with an outdoor kitchen for cooking and dining al fresco? An outdoor cooking space is the ultimate chef’s dream.  Where you can enjoy spending time outdoors and spending time with family and friends. It is important to create a space that will cater to your needs.  Whether it’s just a grill and some countertop space, or a complete outdoor kitchen we can build it for you.

A custom outdoor kitchen will expand your living space and make your yard more desirable and inviting. We will design a kitchen to maximize your outdoor living experience.  Aside from its functionality, an outdoor kitchen should offer durability and aesthetic appeal.

Kindred Outdoors + Surround Formerly Eldorado Outdoors

Kindred Outdoor cabinets quickly assemble into a virtually limitless combination of configurations. Eliminate construction waste and additional time associated with traditional masonry block installations. The outdoor products can be assembled in just hours, creating a custom kitchen that you can enjoy for years to come.  Kindreds Signature Kitchen makes it possible for anyone to enjoy a luxury backyard space.

The outdoor cabinets come in a variety of sizes that can be quickly assembled.  Choose to create custom barbeque islands, kitchen counters, bars, fireplaces, fire pits, and so much more. Eldorado Outdoors allows you to create beautiful and authentic masonry outdoor spaces in less than half the time compared to traditional building techniques. Compared to CMU block, you can create the same size kitchen with Kindred Outdoor Cabinets in one day vs. seven days.  In addition, it requires only two people for the installation vs. four people. Even cutouts for custom features such as barbeques, sinks, drawers, and burners can be done on-site.  This allows customers to have limitless options when selecting their appliances and accessories.

Kindred-Outdoors-Kitchen-Cabinets-Island-Construction2Eldorado Outdoor now Kindred Outdoors offers components made of glass-fiber reinforced concrete, or GFRC. This eliminates the need for concrete foundations, masonry blocks, or any of the mess, waste, and time associated with traditional installations.

The Building Blocks for Luxury Outdoor Spaces

There are a number of excellent reasons why you should consider Eldorado Stone for your outdoor kitchen. For one, each piece of Kindred Outdoors Stone is meticulously crafted using stone molds that recreate the bumps and crevices of stones found in nature. The artisans of Eldorado Stone select pieces that complement each other, ensuring that every stone project has a cohesive look.

Kindred Outdoors + Surround has redefined how to build outdoor living spaces with a collection of strong, yet lightweight building blocks.

KITCHENS – Pre-configured and ready to install.  Kindred Outdoors Signature Kitchens allows you to realize the perfect outdoor kitchen in days vs. weeks.

FIREPLACES – Designing and building a masonry fireplace in your own backyard just got a whole lot easier. The integrated scratch coat allows stone or brick veneer installed immediately, speeding installation and eliminating unnecessary labor.

OUTDOOR CABINETS – Kindred Outdoor cabinets quickly assemble into a virtually limitless combination of configurations. Each piece is made of glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) which can be installed on any solid flooring surface without concrete footings or rebar.

FIREBOWLS – Kindred Fire Bowls bring a heightened level of design and elegance to any outdoor space. Each Artisan Fire Bowl renders a truly one-of-a-kind creation with subtle variations in color and texture similar to natural limestone. They’re as functional as they are beautiful, incorporating a 65,000 BTU gas burner, providing ample heat on cool nights.

Kindred-Outdoors-Kitchen-Cabinets-Island-Construction1Explore the ways to transform your home for winter.  Gather around and discover the warming essence of an inviting outdoor space. Choose from a variety of unique design options and easy-to-install solutions to create beautiful and authentic outdoor living spaces with ease and simplicity.

Create the Ultimate Home Experience

Outdoor cooking no longer refers to a single grill or the deck. It’s more than grilling a few burgers or roasting some hot dogs. Modern outdoor kitchens allow you to create a special place for your guests, cook gourmet meals, serve signature cocktails, and create memories.

Gappsi will help you create your outdoor cooking paradise with a magnitude of high-end grills, cooking stations, sinks, refrigerators, storage drawers, and stone selections. We work with only the best brands, such as Delta Heat, Fire Magic, and Twin Eagles to bring convenience and fun to your outdoor kitchen. Our team members are experts in outdoor kitchens, and we can explain in detail what outdoor kitchen construction materials will work best for your needs. Visit our Smithtown NY kitchen showroom and make your imagination a reality by seeing our full-size models in person!

Kindred-Outdoors-Kitchen-Cabinets-Island-ConstructionDon’t forget to check out our new online store where you can find outdoor garden ornaments, patio furniture, pool furniture, spas and hot tubs, or maybe even our playsets to keep the kids.  Gappsi helps you create the ultimate home experience.  Visit our showroom and schedule your appointment today to design the backyard of your dreams today!

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Gunite Pool And Backyard Renovations In Autumn | Garden City NY

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Gunite-Pool-And-Backyard-Renovations-In-Autumn-Garden-City-NY2Don’t wait like many homeowners until spring to think about your Gunite Pool And Backyard Renovations.  In our opinion, Fall / Autumn is an ideal time of year for pool and backyard makeovers. The kids have gone back to school, the temperature is dropping, and your backyard pool won’t be seeing as much action. That’s why fall time provides a great period for tackling any work your pool and patio area may need.  By fall, the busy pool-building season has slowed for swimming pool contractors. With fewer jobs on their construction boards, companies are looking to keep their crews working.

With an estimated lifespan of 100 years or more, gunite pools are the longest-lasting type of pool by far. However, even properly built gunite pools may need to be renovated at some point in order to optimize their longevity, update their appearance, or enhance their efficiency.

Bring new life to your dated backyard resort today.  A pool renovation, deck replacement, equipment modernization, and style makeover can deliver a variety of benefits. Among them enhancing the overall beauty, functionality, and enjoyment for your friends and family.  When planning a pool and backyard makeover, you have a number of renovation options to consider.

Gunite Pool Renovations

  • Replace Tile – it’s highly visible even when you’re not in the pool, a new tile line will immediately freshen your pool’s appearance.
  • Re-plaster Interior – new plaster. Like carpet or flooring in your home needs replacing over time, so does pool plaster.
  • Change Coping – Coping is the edging material around the pool perimeter that sits between the pool structure and the deck. Pool coping is like a picture frame for your pool, so make it pretty again.
  • Apply Mosaics – If a new plaster job is on your remodeling agenda, then consider the introduction of mosaics as well. These stylish prefabricated additions are a simple, affordable way to add a touch of fun, sophistication, or personalization. Choose a cheerful school of fish, an elegant Fleur De Lys, a family monogram, or any other number of colorful creatures, symbols, and decorative elements.
  • Add Water Features – Create a new focal point in an otherwise boring pool design by adding a water feature.  On an existing structure, some of the top bets are faux and natural rock waterfalls, water-spouting sculptures, bubbler fountains, and deck jets that arc into the pool surface and create liquid drama.

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  • Reduce Water Depth – Pools are often built with 8-foot deep ends.  Shallower pools are a trend now and for good reason. Your pool’s deep end will be more usable if it is only 4.5 to 6 feet deep. It will provide a more usable area for people.  This is especially true for children, growing teens, and adults with short statures—to stand, play, and engage in water activities.
  • Improve Heating – Choose from natural gas heaters with a high thermal efficiency rating for faster heating and low NOx output levels for a healthier environment.
  • Switch Purification – Stop reliance on old-school liquid, powder, or tablet chlorine. Instead, go for advanced sanitizing alternatives that are gentler on skin, hair, nails, and eyes. One option is a saltwater system that generates a pure form of chlorine.
  • Brighten Lighting – Illuminate your swimming environment and surrounding area with the latest in dazzling LED lighting.  You will appreciate how today’s LED pool systems are both long-lasting and energy-efficient.
  • Replace Decking – A brand-new hardscape in brick, concrete, pavers, natural stone pavers, or other custom stone masonry will elevate your backyard.  You may also realize that its current size and configuration may not meet your needs.

Pool Decking Restoration Options

Now that summer has come and gone, it is now time to take a look at your pool deck. Notice any cracks, coatings peeling, or weathered spots? Well, we know that they look worse than they are, with one of our coatings, we can bring your deck back to life.

  1. Paver & Stone Sealing – When a natural stone or paver is left out in the sun and/or exposed to harsh pool cleaners, it can make them look dull or colorless compared to when you first bought them, especially if a sealer was never applied. Simply add a fresh coat of sealer.  There are multiple benefits for example stone or pavers last much longer.  Sealing the stones protects the materials from pool chemicals too.
  2. Concrete Staining – There is a wide array of stains offering unique advantages and designs.

A major advantage of having your pool deck resurfaced is the investment factor. Damaged concrete pool decks can drastically decrease the value of your home and make it less attractive on the open market. Pool deck resurfacing can repair these imperfections, making the pool deck look brand new again!

Pool deck resurfacing is a viable option for homeowners on a strict budget because compared to having the entire concrete pool deck replaced, pool deck resurfacing is much more affordable.

Gunite-Pool-And-Backyard-Renovations-In-Autumn-Garden-City-NYHiring A Professional For Your Gunite Pool And Backyard Renovation

Consider hiring Gappsi for your backyard renovation.  Using a professional can offer you strong warranties, if something happens, you can rest assured that we will be there to fix it.  To learn more about all of our services, please take a look at our home page for all the information you need!

Gunite Pool And Backyard Renovations | Garden City NY

This gunite swimming pool and patio renovation was done in Garden City Nassau County Long Island NY. We installed G44 limestone coping two inches thick and French pattern limestone G044 for the patio. In the pool waterline, we installed porcelain tiles, which happen to blend in closely with the color of the patio even though they are two different products. The pool finish we used is the diamond bright Tahoe blue, a very pretty blue color, not too dark and not too light. It still gives a natural appearance to the water. This is the latest Gappsi gunite pool and backyard renovations completed in Garden City NY.

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Wood Burning Stainless Steel Breeo Smokeless Fire Pit | Lake Grove NY

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Breeo-Smokeless-Fire-Pit-Lake-Grove-NYUpgrading your patio with a cozy smokeless fire pit from a renowned brand like Breeo Smokeless Fire Pit gives your family an ideal year-round occasion for unwinding.

The beauty of it is that your fire pit will be helpful in all seasons – spring, summer, winter, and fall.

Breeo is a pioneer of smokeless fire pit technology and is responsible for building the finest wood-burning fire pits on the planet.  Breeo seamlessly melds the backyard fire pit experience with open-flame cooking.   All Breeo Fire Pits are made in the USA and crafted from premium materials.  The company is located in Lancaster, PA.

X SERIES BREEO FIRE PIT

The X Series elevates your campfire experience by eliminating the frustration of traditional fires and creating a smokeless centerpiece to gather around.  As the most versatile fire pit, the X series is the perfect size for hosting friends and family and includes all the cooking capabilities you’ll need.

The X19 is the perfect size for small backyards with the portability to take you wherever you go. As our most versatile fire pit, the X24 is the perfect size for hosting friends and family and includes all the cooking capabilities you’ll need. Host the biggest parties and grill the most burgers (46 to be exact) with the X30, our largest fire pit, and the ultimate grilling machine.

Product Specifications:

  • X19 Outside diameter – 22 inches
  • X24 Outside diameter – 27.5 inches
  • X30 Outside diameter – 34.5 inches

Features

  • Accessories – All X Series fire pits are compatible with the Outpost™ grilling system.
  • Choose your look – Available in sleek Stainless and ageless Corten Steel
  • Corten Steel – Corten fire pits arrive as blue steel and develop a patina over time as it is exposed to the elements.

X Series Breeo Fire Pit How It WorksHow The Breeo Smokeless Fire Pit Works

The Breeo Smokeless Fire Pits work through a double-wall, secondary combustion design. When the fire is burning, the walls heat up and the hot air rises through the gap between the two walls, exiting through the line of holes around the rim. This pressurized, heated oxygen mixes with the smoke and causes it to burn. This secondary combustion is what causes your fire to be smokeless.

Breeo stoves are designed to be smokeless. They have raised air vents at the bottom, allowing more airflow to the base of your fire. When fed more oxygen, the fire burns hotter, leaving low carbon emissions from the burn chamber.

The fire pits come with a double wall design, letting in more oxygen to the double wall when heated by fire. Hot air rises through these double walls to exit through the holes lining the rim. Once the hot air is released out of the holes, it mixes with smoke and causes secondary combustion.  Secondary combustion means the carbon-containing materials are re-burned to minimize the number of particulates floating in the air. This creates a smokeless experience.

THE Y SERIES BREEO SMOKELESS FIRE PIT

The Breeo Y series allows you to chill and grill on the go. With built-in features, compact size, and a range of live-fire cooking accessories, you’re packing ultimate portability with the rugged functionality. The Y Series can adapt to camping, tailgating, backyard grilling, or just relaxing on the deck.

TRI-FUEL FUNCTIONALITY

The Y Series allows you to burn wood, pellets, or lump charcoal, expanding the scope of traditional fire pits and making it the most versatile fire pit on the market.

LUXEVE® SMOKELESS FIRE PIT

The Luxeve® fire pit is designed to transform your backyard with a high-end design and the ultimate smokeless experience.   This model includes the lid and you can choose from four exterior colors and five decorative glass colors with a 33-inch diameter.

The Luxeve® Smokeless Fire Pit offers a sophisticated and modern alternative to the traditional backyard fire pit. The design of the Luxeve radiates beauty and elevates any backyard space. With customizable features for both the fire pit color and glass pebbles, the Luxeve fire pit has the ability to complement any backyard. The sophisticated aesthetic paired with the Breeo® patented X Airflow™ Technology means that this fire pit can enhance any outdoor space, feature as the focal point of all your backyard gatherings, and offer you the comfort of a wood-burning, smokeless fire experience.

The Cover And Why You Want One

To get the cover or not to get the cover? Please be advised that the covers for Breeo fire pits are available for purchase separately.  Many customers ask do you need a cover? In our opinion YES. Here is why. You and your family are enjoying a great night outdoors, toasting marshmallows over your smoke-less fire pit. You are getting tired but just about 10 minutes ago you put another piece of wood inside the fire pit so the fire is still burning. What do you do? Do you walk away and leave it burning? Never! Do you wait it out until the fire dies down? Maybe. If you get a cover, you can safely cover the fire pit, which will limit the air, and safely extinguish the fire.

Come in and visit our showroom today.  Let us help you choose the best model to fit your lifestyle and backyard!

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Gunite Pool Renovation With Marble Pavers | Muttontown, NY

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Gunite Pool Renovation With Marble Pavers Muttontown, NY (1)Deciding to complete a gunite pool renovation with marble pavers comes with a range of incredible benefits for your home. From increased home value to the joy of creating your own space, it’s a decision that you won’t soon forget.

Does your backyard and pool need an update?  It might be time to resurface your pool or change the pavers to what you always wanted.  Resurfacing your pool can repair problems like cracks and wearing, while also enhancing and updating your pool’s appearance. Now that the season is changing to Fall and the Summer fun is ending it is the perfect time to plan for next year.  Your pool area might be out of sight and out of mind as the temps gradually get lower.  Maintain it now so you don’t cut into your swim time later on.

To keep your pool in top shape and working properly, resurfacing is a must. But, if you’re unsure if your pool needs resurfacing, there are a few signs to look for.

What Is Pool Resurfacing?

Are you seeing cracks and staining in your swimming pool? If so resurfacing is a great solution to correct those issues.  The kind of surface your pool has will determine how it will be resurfaced, but the process is generally the same. Resurfacing consists of taking off a pool’s top surface layer, replacing it with a new one, and then applying a new sealant.

The goal of resurfacing is to improve both the look and lifespan of your pool, restoring it to its former glory.  Resurfacing is more than just a way to repair and maintain your pool: It also gives you the opportunity to transform and enhance the way your pool looks.

When Should You Resurface Your Pool?

Gappsi recommends resurfacing your pool every 10 to 15 years.  Your pool’s size and shape will impact how long it will take to resurface but expect a project to last anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks.

Gunite Pool Renovation With Marble Pavers Muttontown, NY (2)Marble Patio Pavers

Now that you have decided to upgrade your gunite swimming pool why not upgrade your patio area as well?  If you’re thinking about upgrading your outdoor living space by installing pavers and making it a place for family gatherings, entertaining friends, or just enjoying and reading a book. You’re at the right place with Gappsi. We are marble flooring pros and help you with your decision to enhance your patio.

Marble is made to stand the test of time.  This high-density stone also withstands heavy loads; thus is the perfect choice for traffic areas like backyards and patios.  Marble pavers do come with a price tag but they sure are worth it. Their elegance and beautycannot be compared to other materials used for making pool decks. Installing them can dramatically elevate the appearance of your pool area and even boost the value of your property overall.

Marble pavers are chosen often for a pool deck and patio because of their high heat resistance.  Pretty cool, right? (Yes, irony intended.)  During the summer months, it can get pretty hot here on Long Island, marble pavers are an excellent choice for pool surrounds because when installed, they will stay cool underfoot.  This is a very important consideration when choosing pool pavers.  Not only from the perspective of enjoying the pool surroundings but because it’s a safer choice.  This is an important consideration if you have children and the elderly living with you.

Before Choosing Marble Pavers

Marble pavers, when compared to other natural stone pavers, do require a higher initial investment.  When properly installed, they will require minimum attention and maintenance, saving you time (and money) in the long run.

Marble pavers are as practical, durable, and versatile as they are elegant and majestic.  They are a worthy investment for any home pool surrounds, outdoor areas like patios, steps, staircases, and even driveways.  At Gappsi we offer a variety of marble outdoor pavers suitable for paving, steps, and pool coping.  Our pool coping is available in drop edge coping, pencil edge coping, and bullnose edge coping.

So, whether you are looking for cool and modern colored exterior marble pavers or more traditional and warm-colored ones, at Gappsi you’ll find a marble paver to suit any outdoor project.

Gunite Pool Renovation With Marble Pavers Muttontown, NY (3)Muttontown Gunite Pool Renovation With Marble Pavers Pool Deck & Patio

Gappsi completed this gunite pool renovation in Muttontown NY located in Nassau County on Long Island. The pool was totally renovated as well as the patio. We used marble pavers selected from the Gappsi Natural Stone Collection. For the patio, we used the French pattern and two-inch thick coping for the swimming pool. Our team installed ceramic tiles under the coping in the water line of the pool. The pool plaster consists of Diamond Brite Super Blue. We also installed tile markers on the edge of the steps and then extended the pool.  We extended the pool by building a bench incorporated into the semi-round steps. Additionally, we added an eight-foot round spa on the outside of the pool spilling into the pool.

The new spa installed was part of the pool modification and upgrade project. Gappsi custom cut the copings to match the patio and veneered walls with mocha travertine four-inch veneers split face and tumbled. The spa spills over into the pool and it can also work on its own, keeping the water within the spa and heating it over 100 degrees! This is the latest gunite pool renovation completed by Gappsi with a new patio layout and installation of marble pavers.

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Freeform Gunite Swimming Pool

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Freeform-Gunite-Swimming-Pool1Making the decision to build a custom freeform gunite swimming pool in your own backyard is exciting! Imagine a beautiful oasis with custom water features for relaxing and spending time with family and friends.

Gappsi specializes in gunite pool construction in Smithtown NY and surrounding areas. From initial consultation and coming up with your backyard design to completing the project in a timely manner, we promise excellent service and quality work every step of the way.

What Pool Shapes Are Available? Geometric and Freeform

A lot of thought should go into your pool shape and style. There are several factors that will play a part in determining that shape. Function is a big factor. It’s important to know what you want to be able to use the pool for and to consider all the users. Will it be a family-oriented pool that will incorporate a diving board, slide, grotto or other features your kids may enjoy? Or, maybe the pool’s primary function is to provide an oasis from the New York heat, someplace to unwind from a busy week where every feature revolves around escape and relaxation.

If that’s the case you may want to incorporate features like a shallow tanning reef, swim-up bar, or a relaxing water feature. It is easy to extend the use of your pool into the cooler months by adding a spa, fire pit, or outdoor kitchen area and incorporating it into the design.

Yard space is an important consideration when adding a pool to your property.  You may need a strategic pool design to make the most of a small or oddly shaped yard, or perhaps you have more space than you literally know what to do with. Both are scenarios that our experienced designers and pool builders at Gappsi know how to deal with.

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Freeform custom pools are those taking on any shape and form. There’s no certain geometric shape such as a square or rectangle. Instead, freeform design (sometimes also referred to as a radius pool), has no set rules or shapes.  It can take on any curvilinear form.

Freeform-Gunite-Swimming-PoolWhen you start to plan out your swimming pool installation with Gappsi, you will have the option of creating a freeform design for your pool area. Unlike traditional swimming pools, which contain rigid, geometric shapes, freeform pools have an organic look and feel. Gappsi has plenty of experience with pool installation and will be able to help you plan out a freeform pool that matches beautifully with your backyard.

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There are a few terrific benefits to the freeform swimming pool. When you create a freeform pool, you will be able to create a one-of-a-kind design for your backyard. Small pools are particularly suited to a freeform design because they can be crafted to look like natural water elements. You may also find that your swimming pool maintenance requirements are lower when you create a freeform design. Overall, planning a freeform pool will allow you to express your personality and sense of style.

Freeform pools are made up of soft curves. These gunite pools can be built in an infinite amount of pool shapes. Contemporary freeform pools often have natural rock or waterfall features that are designed to resemble a natural lake, lagoon, or oasis. They are usually surrounded by lush landscaping and blend seamlessly with the rest of the yard.

Gunite freeform pools can be built into almost any yard including those oddly shaped, limited space, or homes that have a sloping landscape. Our gunite pools can be built with a wide range of features that can include:

  • Beach entry or built-in steps
  • Deeper areas for diving pools
  • Built-in seating
  • Built-in tables or bar areas
  • Tanning reefs
  • Waterfalls, fountains and bubblers
  • Spas & Grottos

Freeform-Gunite-Swimming-Pool2Freeform Gunite Swimming Pool Built in East Northport NY

Gappsi designed this freeform gunite swimming pool in East Northport NY. This is a very large swimming pool with a 9-foot deep end. In the shallow area, we built a sundeck with steps across in twelve-inch deep water. We used porcelain tiles, a very close combination of colors. Our team built a natural-looking waterfall at the deep end of the pool using moss rocks.  We made the moss rocks to also double as the diving rock. In addition, the shelf to the waterfall can be used as a diving board to jump into the pool. Around the pool area, we installed Blue Limestone on the patio in a French pattern and finished the pool is white quartz.

The pool coping is 12-inch by 2-inch thick limestone selected from the Gappsi Natural Stone Collection. The customer has a very large patio which includes a Breeo Fire Pit on one side of the yard. The Breeo Fire Pit is perfect for summer night fires while enjoying the view of the pool. This is the latest Gappsi backyard project in East Northport NY.

review-from-a-customer-whiteI highly recommend Gappsi! Giuseppe designed our entire backyard and we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. I love the automatic cover for our pool and our synthetic turf grass. Anytime we have anyone come over, they always compliment our marble stone patio and retaining wall. Giuseppe was great to work with and would answer all of our questions so quickly – there was always an open line of communication throughout our backyard renovation. Looking forward to creating many memories in our new backyard thanks to Gappsi!

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