Vinyl Swimming Pool Remodeling in Dix Hills NY

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Vinyl-Swimming-Pool-Remodeling-in-Dix-Hills-NY1 Over time, liners can fade in color and develop tears, that is when you need to think about a vinyl swimming pool remodel. Old equipment like heaters and pumps may need to be replaced or upgraded. Every homeowner knows that the best way to add new life, beauty, and value to their homes is a renovation or remodeling project. New siding and windows, a room addition, or other projects can make an existing home fresh and new again. The same thing is true of in-ground swimming pools. Gappsi is a full-service pool company located in Smithtown NY, we know that as pools age or their surroundings change, it’s natural for owners to want a fresh new look for their pools and backyards. We can renovate or remodel your existing pool at a fraction of the cost of replacing it while renewing its beauty, adding new features, and bringing new life to your outdoor recreation.

At Gappsi, we offer many types of remodeling and renovation projects for vinyl in-ground pools. We give your pool a great new look and give you new pride in your backyard recreation area.  Add new features at the same time and you’ll get a fresh, exciting new look.

Let us show you the latest in vinyl liner choices!

The most durable pool liners are typically thicker gauge vinyl, with 25 gauge being a common choice. Liners with double-welded seams also tend to be more durable. Additionally, liners treated with UV inhibitors can resist damage from the sun’s rays and last longer.

Liner Color and Pattern Options How to Choose

In vinyl pools, the color of the liner is one piece that dictates the overall color of the water and the aesthetic of the entire pool area. Liner colors come in so many patterns and hues that range from light aqua to bright blue to modern and moody and everything in between. Even with the same liner, the color looks different depending on the amount of clouds or sunlight, the depth of the water, the surrounding environment, and the time of day.  The best part about vinyl inground pool liners is that you have virtually an endless array of options in patterns, colors, shapes, and sizes. Beyond that, you’ll also have to factor in elements about your outdoor environment and pool usage. Let’s take a closer look at how you can make your pool match your life.

Vinyl-Swimming-Pool-Remodeling-in-Dix-Hills-NYVinyl Liner Swimming Pool Color

You may think that choosing a liner color is about personal taste, but there’s more to it. Dark liners can help absorb heat and warm up the water. They can also hide dirt and debris if you’re not keeping up with cleaning. But the darker the liner, the more likely it will be susceptible to bleaching by the sun and chlorine, and aging due to UV damage. Lighter liners may last longer because of less bleaching and UV damage. But you’ll have to stay on top of cleaning because dirt will show easily.

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Vinyl Liner Swimming Pool Pattern

Liners will likely have two different patterns: a border pattern above the water and another below the water. Of course, you also have the option of choosing one solid color throughout. From tile, pebble, and slate patterns to wavy, swirling, or abstract designs, you can truly customize your look.

Vinyl Liner Swimming Pool Life Expectancy

A pool liner’s life expectancy is determined by how well you maintain your chemical balance, exposure to UV rays, freeze/thaw cycles, and whether you use a pool cover. Using a cover greatly reduces the amount of UV exposure vinyl inground pool liners receive. The location of your house and tree coverage can also affect the exposure. With appropriate care, most liners can last anywhere from 10 to 15 years.

Vinyl Liner Swimming Pool Thickness

When browsing pool liner options, thickness should also be a consideration. A thicker liner is more durable, puncture-resistant, and less likely to leak over time, however, it can be more difficult to install due to its rigidity.

Swimming Pool Upgrades to Add

  1. Mechanical Renovation – Upgrade your old pump, filters, heater, and more for energy savings and lower maintenance costs. We supply and install a large selection of top-quality equipment and will be happy to discuss how you may benefit from an upgrade by lowering your operating costs, automating your systems, and increasing your enjoyment.
  2. Automatic Cover – While you’re renovating and remodeling, consider adding an automatic cover. The benefits include improved safety, lower energy costs, reduced chemicals, and much, much more. We can quickly install a cover at a low cost.
  3. New Water Features – We can add exciting new water features and new options to your pool as part of the remodeling job. From water slides to new pool entries, underwater lighting, and more.  Renew your excitement in aquatic recreation by finding new ways to enhance your enjoyment.
  4. Complete Remodeling – If your pool is old, outdated, or damaged, a complete remodeling job may be your best bet and will restore its beauty. Our pool design and construction company can turn an old, faded, or damaged swimming pool into a real asset to your property. We will be happy to show you the possibilities.

Vinyl Swimming Pool Remodeling in Dix Hills NY

This is a vinyl pool remodeled in Dix Hills NY. We installed all new plumbing and a new liner for the pool. We rebuilt the patio using G40 Gappsi Marble. The patio was recently sealed, as you can see every detail in the stones. Very beautiful color combinations, natural-looking stone. This is the latest Gappsi installation of marble pavers in Dix Hills NY.

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Concrete Pool with Vinyl Liner and Backyard Design Smithtown NY

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Concrete-Pool-with-Vinyl-Liner-and-Backyard-Design-Smithtown-NYGappsi is your choice when it comes to concrete pool with vinyl liner renovations in Long Island NY.  When looking for a pool company you want one that delivers high-quality work and exceptional results. Gappsi has the expertise and know-how to transform your tired, outdated concrete pool into a stunning outdoor paradise. Our team of professionals is equipped with the latest tools and techniques to handle a variety of concrete pool renovations or new installations.

Gappsi will help you choose the right pool for your backyard and your budget. A vinyl liner pool reinforced with concrete walls is a great, affordable option that enables you to achieve a distinctive look for your poolscape. Giuseppe gives you all the details to help you design the pool of your dreams and provides you with the expertise to create the backyard you have always wanted.

Can you put a liner inside a concrete pool?  A vinyl pool liner is a fantastic and affordable way to completely renovate your concrete pool. It is flexible and will help with future structural declines within your pool shell. 

Concrete wall inground pools allow you to customize the size and shape of your in-ground pool and, offer the durability to make your investment last a lifetime.  We offer custom vinyl liner inground pool stairs and seating. Our custom liner benches and seats are a stylish and practical upgrade for any inground swimming pool.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect height to sit and relax with a jet massaging your back, a shallower area for lounging and sun tanning, or a safe, shallow play zone for children, our custom options cater to all these needs and more.  The convenience of a swim-out bench is that it does not take up the surface area that pool steps require, yet you can enter the pool comfortably as opposed to jumping in. You will find that the swim-out bench is often the area of the pool where you most often spend time restfully sitting in the water – it is also a visually enriching pool design feature!

Concrete-Pool-with-Vinyl-Liner-and-Backyard-Design-Smithtown-NY2Our products include:

  • corner
  • recessed
  • wall-to-wall stairs
  • custom benches.

Ideal for new installations or updating older pools, these stylish options enhance functionality and aesthetics, fitting seamlessly with automatic covers. Consider our tailored solutions for a unique pool upgrade.

Adding a Fence to Your Concrete Pool with Vinyl Liner

What about a fence for your new or existing pool? Most municipalities require a fence anytime pools are installed. The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals recommends that pool owners use “layers of protection”.  This ensures that any swimming or poolside experience is completely safe. A recommended minimum four-foot-high barrier should surround the pool.  A variety of fencing materials are available from basic safety fencing to decorative wood, iron, aluminum, or vinyl. Gappsi can help you decide what will best fit into your budget and complement your poolscape.

Concrete-Pool-with-Vinyl-Liner-and-Backyard-Design-Smithtown-NY3Color Changing LED Pool Lights

Save energy, add stunning outdoor illumination, and extend your hours of fun.  Simply by turning your backyard resort into an after-dark entertainment showplace. You can with LED (light emitting diodes) technology.

Ideal for full pool and spa lighting, energy-efficient light systems will dress up your pool & spa in a full spectrum of vibrant, jewel-tone colors.

  • Ultra-low operating costs—save up to 86 percent on electricity use over incandescent bulbs.
  • 5 to 10* fixed colors and seven dynamic, color-changing light shows.
  • The industry’s brightest, longest-performing LEDs
  • High-intensity illumination—100% brighter than any other 12-volt LED light (white model only)
  • A lifespan up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs.

Concrete-Pool-with-Vinyl-Liner-and-Backyard-Design-Smithtown-NY4LED WaterBowls: Overflowing with Sophistication

With their gentle spillover effect and flickering interior, Hayward LED WaterBowls are beautiful.  They replicate the soft glow of fire to create a warm, inviting centerpiece. Available in two base shapes (square or round) and seven gorgeous finish colors, LED WaterBowls are easy to install and add an instant visual appeal to any new build or renovation.

Each bowl is sculpted from a durable, UV-resistant, semi-transparent material, allowing you to see the effect of each color produced by the advanced Hayward LED lights inside. This also allows the bowls to transition effortlessly from day to night, letting pool owners make a stylish statement at whatever time the need arises for them.

Smithtown Vinyl Swimming Pool and Backyard Design

This backyard was designed and built by Gappsi in Smithtown NY. Our team built an L-shaped pool with concrete walls and a vinyl liner. We installed corner stairs and benches in the corner of the pool. Gappsi built a sitting area also inside the pool, which consists of a granite table that extends into the pool with 6 stools; 3 on each side.

We built a raised area in the deeper part of the pool for a sitting area that included the water features. The LED sheer descends and LED water balls add a beautiful look and feel to the backyard. They have lights that come on and are more visible in the nighttime. The patio was completed using Cambridge paving stones, including Charcoal Fullnose 6 x 12 for the patio edge around the pool. The patio consists of a Cambridge Excel smooth corner and a very large sitting area. The umbrella was installed in the center of the table to shade the people sitting in the pool. This is the Gappsi latest project in Smithtown NY.

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Choosing The Right Paver And Base Material

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Choosing-The-Right-Paver-And-Base-Material2Choosing the right paver and base material is important when considering your outdoor project.  Key factors are water drainage, durability, and how thick you need the subgrade material to be.  Sand is one of the most common materials used as a paver base. It’s very accessible and can be spread out to fit most projects.

Discover The Difference With Nicolock® Paving Stones

Pavers with paver-shield™ have a tight, smooth surface texture and will not expose heavy aggregate as they wear. The ultra-dense surface has more color and more protection. Nicolock has color from top to bottom throughout the paver ensuring a lifetime of beauty. Iron oxide pigments are guaranteed not to fade!

Brilliant color can always be found in Nicolock pavers with paver-shield™. Rich vibrant colors are the hallmark of everything they make. With Nicolock’s paver-shield technology, colors stay rich and vibrant. When choosing Nicolock, you are getting pavers with color from top to bottom. The pavers will not expose heavy aggregate as they wear. The ultra-dense surface has more color and more protection, ensuring a lifetime of beauty.

Cherry Valley Country Club Nicolock Pavers With Twin Eagle Outdoor Kitchen Appliances

Gappsi updated the outside areas at Cherry Valley Country Club located in Garden City NY.  We installed Nicolock Graphite Pearl Stone Ridge XL and Stone Ridge Regular.  Both pavers were used to pave the walkways, entranceway, and patio at the country club.  Gappsii’s team removed the old Hanover Paving Stone patio and added a new base of recycled concrete.  New Nicolock pavers were installed over one inch of fine sand. New pavilions and outdoor Twin Eagles kitchens with all new appliances were installed in the outdoor kitchen.

Choosing-The-Right-Paver-And-Base-Material3TYPES OF PAVER BASE MATERIALS

Your base will determine whether your pavers remain smooth and level or grow uneven over time. Qualities of a suitable base material include:

  • Proper water drainage allowance
  • Durability to support weight and endure time
  • Appropriate thickness for your subgrade material

Here are some things to know about the most common paver bases and their properties.

SAND BASE: Sand paver bases are one of the most popular options due to sand’s spreadability. However, sand is not an ideal base on its own. Over time, sand shifts and can create an uneven foundation. If your foundation is anything but level, your pavers will show it.  Sand is often used in conjunction with crushed stone for increased durability. Because sand comes in different fineness and coarseness, all types may not be suited for a paver base. Concrete sand, also known as bedding sand, is coarse and doesn’t trap excess moisture beneath the paver surface. This allows pavers to drain after heavy rain in addition they maintain their structural integrity.

STONE DUST:  Stone dust is a powdery mixture of finely ground stones that has a sand-like texture. Though it can be a helpful base ingredient when mixed with other materials, most professionals recommend that you never use stone dust on its own as a base.  Stone dust and finely ground stone or “screening” fall into a material category that has excessive amounts of dust particles.  This traps large quantities of water that prevent the base layer from adequately draining.   Did you know that water storage compromises a base’s ability to bear and distribute loads? To keep your pavers safe and prevent them from shifting, opt for a base material with a little more durability.

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RECYCLED CONCRETE AGGREGATE:  Recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) is a crushed stone alternative with environmental benefits. Crushed stone is broken into pieces and sold. RCA is made by breaking down existing concrete into gravel. Though RCA functions similarly to crushed stone in a paver base, it is impossible to know the different rock mixtures it contains. This unpredictability may make RCA a less reliable base choice when compared to crushed stone.

CRUSHED STONE:  A crushed stone paver base is made of small stone pieces that have been broken and screened for uniformity. The most common rock types of crushed stone are – limestone, dolomite, and granite. Stone aggregate comes in a variety of sizes, but most experts recommend 3/4-inch gravel for paver bases.  Crushed stone makes a solid paver base because it allows water drainage and is easy to work with. Like sand, crushed stone comes in several varieties. The best aggregate for paver bases is a dense grade aggregate.

COMPACTED SOIL: Soil base compacted soil typically serves as the subgrade level underneath pavers. While you could technically lay your pavers directly into compacted dirt, this can cause issues, such as:

  • Poor drainage
  • Initial unevenness
  • Weather warping

Many of our clients ask us what is the difference between pavers and natural stone.  Unlike concrete, the colors of natural stones are not pigmented, which only adds to their beauty. They’re also not made from mixtures of composite aggregate like concrete pavers, so they can preserve their beauty as they age, mature, and fade.

Top 4 Benefits Of Natural Stone Pavers Vs Concrete Pavers

1. Timeless Elegance – Natural stone pavers come in varying types, from light beige sandstone if you want to get that tropical vibe to dark ebony granite for achieving a majestic feel to your patio.

2. Low Maintenance – Natural Stone pavers don’t usually develop cracks. If for some reason they do, they are easy to repair and replace. Simply remove the paver with cracks and replace it. That’s it! Plus, they also have smaller joints. That means their sand joints are less likely to encounter seed germination. And the best thing about natural stones? They’re effortless to clean!

3. Ages Beautifully – There is no doubt that stones look even better as they age and have a very long lifespan. Unlike concrete, the colors of natural stones are not pigmented, which only adds to their beauty.  And they will look as beautiful as the day of their installation even after hundreds of years.

4. Investment – Utilizing natural stones on your landscape will add more value to your home. It’s an investment that will pay for itself in the long run. They are also regarded as materials with high value and quality. Traits like prominence, elegance, and sophistication are connected to them as well.

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Concrete Pavers And Natural Stone Pavers Installation

Concrete pavers and natural stone pavers both require a fair amount of preparation and skilled labor.  When properly installed and maintained, natural stone pavers will stand the test of time and look great. It’s one of the reasons why people are so attracted to natural stone. However, if natural stone isn’t installed properly, the paving stones can shift over time and even crack prematurely under extreme circumstances. This is especially common if natural stone is set into concrete; poured concrete slabs are notoriously susceptible to cracking caused by fluctuations in the ground underneath. This kind of damage can be extremely expensive to fix.

Concrete pavers also offer outstanding longevity; they can last for many decades even with heavy traffic and wear. One benefit of concrete pavers over natural stone pavers is that it is much more affordable to repair a cracked concrete paver and it’s also very easy to re-level a dislodged concrete paver that isn’t grouted.

Whatever your dreaming of natural paving stones or concrete pavers for your next hardscaping project but wishing there was a more affordable option? Gappsi can meet your paver patio needs.

So, if you’re looking for elegant handcrafted pavers and excellent service, contact us to request a quote today.

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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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Blue Limestone Pool Pavers Lloyd Harbor NY

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Blue Limestone Pool Pavers Lloyd Harbor NY

Blue Limestone Pool Pavers Lloyd Harbor NYThis is a recent installation of the G45 Blue Limestone selected from the Gappsi Natural Stone Collection. This Installation is in Lloyd Harbor NY approximately 6000sf of pool patio and coping installation. The Coping is also G45 limestone with the rock face front and tumbled with ceramic cheaps so even though it looks rough it is very smooth to the touch. The pattern is a Roman Pattern combination with different sizes starting from 24×36, to 24×24, 24×12 and 12×12 they come in a combination mixed together in the same pallet. Another happy customer with a Gappsi Product.Installation of the pool patio was done on 4 inches of poured concrete base and stones were laid on one inch of sand. A liquid expansion joint was installed between the patio pavers and the pool coping to absurd any movement of the patio in the winter time and crack the pool coping and wall. Polymeric sand was installed in between the paver joints to fill in the gaps and prevent weeds from growing in the pavers joints. Gappsi is a complete one-stop-shop for all construction-related needs, providing a wide variety of services from home remodeling, home extensions, roofing and sidings, windows and doors, kitchens and baths, decks, railings, synthetic turf, sports courts, putting greens, basketball courts, bocce courts, landscape design, masonry work, pools, pool patios, copings, porches, basement entrances, stucco, holiday/landscape decorative lighting, and restoration of old paving stones like Cambridge and Nicolock.
We offer a wide variety of outdoor appliances including Twin Eagle, Delta, Primo, AMG, Summerset, Summit outdoor refrigerator, Fontana, and Alfa Ovens. We also offer our own line of Italian, handmade brick ovens, forged from volcanic clay, with many different models to choose from. Our showroom display also includes the most beautiful and unique imported natural stones for patios, walkways, and driveways.
We provide these services in the following areas of Nassau and Suffolk County. (Glen Cove, Hempstead, North Hempstead, Oyster Bay, Babylon, Huntington, Islip, Smithtown, Brookhaven, Southampton, Riverhead, East Hampton, Southold, Old Brookville, Old Westbury, Mill Neck, Nissequogue, Lloyd Harbor, Muttontown, Coldspring Harbor, and East Norwich)
Gappsi’s knowledgeable and experienced personnel can help you create the yard of your dreams!

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