A Complete Backyard Transformation in Massapequa, NY

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A Complete Backyard Transformation in Massapequa, NY, designed and installed by Gappsi.  When a new home is built, the outdoor space should be just as carefully designed as the inside. For this Massapequa, NY residence, Gappsi was trusted to create a custom backyard that maximizes every inch for comfort, style, and function. The finished space combines luxury materials, a smart layout, and features you can enjoy year-round.  Although the property footprint is modest, every element of this backyard was carefully planned to serve a purpose. From a low-maintenance synthetic turf play area to a resort-style swimming pool, a limestone patio, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen pavilion, this space now functions as a true extension of the home.

Designing With Purpose: Making the Most of Every Inch

Because this was a newly built house, Gappsi had the opportunity to start from scratch. The design goal was clear: use all available space efficiently while maintaining an unbroken flow between zones. Rather than crowding the yard, each area was positioned to complement the others, creating a layout that feels open, balanced, and practical.
The side of the house was transformed into a playground with high-quality synthetic turf sourced from the Gappsi showroom. This turf offers the look of natural grass without the maintenance, watering, or mud. It also dries quickly after rain, making it a dependable space for children to play year-round.  Using the side area for play means the main backyard can focus on entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying the pool. This holds the whole layout neat and organized.

Pavilion Living: Outdoor Kitchen, Fire Pit & Lounge

At the heart of the backyard is a 16×16 traditional pavilion with a classic metal roof supported by four columns. This structure grounds the space and creates a comfortable, shaded environment for cooking, dining, and gathering.  Under the pavilion, there is a full outdoor kitchen finished with silver travertine in a mixed-size pattern for extra depth and texture. The kitchen features Fire Magic appliances and cabinets, a top brand recognized for its durability, high performance, and style.
The large island features a black leather-finish granite countertop, supplying a striking contrast to the lighter stone finishes while providing a durable, weather-resistant surface. One side of the pavilion features bar seating for casual dining, while the other side transitions into a snug lounge area.
A gas fire pit surrounded by plush couches creates a warm, pleasant space that extends usability into cooler evenings. When hosting friends, enjoying family dinners, or relaxing after a long day, this pavilion serves as the backyard’s social hub.

Resort-Style Swimming Pool With Safety Features

The backyard also features a 16×36 concrete wall vinyl swimming pool, perfectly proportioned to the yard’s size. The pool serves as a visual centerpiece and a refreshing escape during the summer months.
Facing the house is a sheer descent water wall, capped with G045 24×24 limestone, which adds a modern water-feature element while enhancing sound and movement. This wall becomes a focal point both day and night, especially when the pool is illuminated.
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The pool is equipped with an outcover automatic safety cover, a valuable solution for properties where customary fencing is not an option. The cover provides:
  • Safety for children and pets
  • Heat retention supports maintaining water temperature
  • Energy efficiency, reducing the heater workload
  • Resale value, as buyers increasingly look for embedded safety features
This feature alone significantly extends the swimming season and adds peace of mind.

G045 Limestone Patio and Coping: Natural Beauty & Comfort

The entire patio area surrounding the pool and pavilion is paved with G045 limestone from the Gappsi natural stone collection. This stone was chosen for both its rustic appearance and soft, comfortable texture underfoot. The pool coping is also made of G045 limestone, which keeps the look consistent throughout the space. Its gentle color changes and natural finish give the area a classic, elegant style that suits the home.
The stoop leading to the sliding door was also constructed with G045 coping limestone and a silver travertine veneer, tying the home’s entry point directly into the patio and pavilion materials for an integrated design.

Privacy and Greenery: Evergreen Screening

To finish the backyard, Gappsi planted 10-foot-tall evergreen trees along the property’s edge. These trees offer:
  • Natural privacy
  • Wind protection
  • Year-round greenery
  • A softer visual boundary than fencing
This living border transforms the yard into a private retreat, making it feel like a hidden oasis even in a suburban neighborhood.

A Small Yard That Lives Large

This Massapequa backyard shows that even a small space can have a big impact. With prudent planning, top-quality materials, and skilled installation, Gappsi transformed a modest yard into a complete luxury retreat.
Every part of the yard has a purpose, and all materials were chosen for both strength and beauty. The layout moves seamlessly from one area to the next, making the backyard not just beautiful but also useful, safe, and enjoyable year-round.
This project is Gappsi’s latest backyard design and installation. It shows how skill, creativity, and careful attention to detail can completely change a home’s outdoor living space.

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Natural Limestone Driveway Design and Installation in Laurel Hollow NY

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limestoneLaurel-Hollow-Natural-Limestone-Driveway-design-and-installation2Don’t overlook the beauty of your driveway, we recently completed a natural limestone driveway design and installation in Laurel Hollow NY. A simple way to enhance your curb appeal is by using limestone pavers for your driveway. Rich creamy tans, weathered grays, deep burgundies – limestone’s natural palette provides options for any style. The stone’s hardy composition stands up to vehicles while adding elegance to the entrance.

Usually, the driveway is an entry point when your guests come with cars or a vehicle. They will examine your home based on driveway experiences. So, it is a good opportunity to improve the beauty of the driveway by selecting the right material for its construction and decorating the landscape surrounding it throughout the entire path.

Limestone is an eco-friendly paving material, as it’s a natural material that requires little to no treatment when installed for a driveway.  Natural limestone is the ideal choice if you want to bring natural beauty to your outside with its distinctive colors and subtle texture. Quarried straight from the earth, with no chemicals, pure in its habitat state guaranteeing you or no one else will have a paver the same!

Why Is Limestone Good For A Driveway?

The porous nature of limestone lets water drain through quickly, to prevent water logging or standing water. If you live in a region that gets lots of rain, this feature can be a game-changer that saves you from dealing with a water-logged driveway.

Limestone has become a popular construction material for driveways due to its durability and ease of installation.  It is a strong, durable, and heat-resistant material. When subjected to heavy loads and high temperatures, it does not crack or crumble easily.  This quality in a paver is attractive to homeowners especially because it is also highly resistant to weathering due to its high tannin content. They are perfect for areas that experience heavy downpours or snowfall.  The stone can withstand frost-freezing cycles without chipping off when properly installed with adequate support underneath it during installation.

Laurel-Hollow-Natural-Limestone-Driveway-design-and-installation3Why Choose Natural Stone?

  • Up to 10 times stronger than concrete
  • Pre-cut sizes and gauged thickness
  • Choice of installation methods, no new techniques
  • Unique and attractive with great color choices
  • Will not fade or expose aggregate over time
  • Frost resistant and long-lasting
  • Recyclable and eco-friendly

What Driveway Paver Size Are You Considering?

A shift to large-format natural stone for both residential and commercial driveway systems is gaining popularity. Natural stone in all formats–traditional (small 4”x4”, 6”x6” cubes or random length) or the larger formats (which are gaining traction with architects and designers–with its aesthetic and structural benefits), makes it a strong alternative to concrete pavers.

What Are the Different Types of Limestone Paving Textures & Colors?

When it comes to limestone paving, the options are incredibly diverse. We encourage you to explore the various types of limestone available. Each offers unique textures and colors to suit different aesthetic preferences. For example, you can opt for the elegance of beige or cream-toned limestone, or the warmth of golden or honey-colored limestone. Some types of limestone may showcase natural veining or fossils, adding further character and charm to your outdoor space. Choose from smooth and polished finishes to textured or antiqued surfaces; you can’t go wrong. The different types of limestone paving allow you to create a truly custom look that enhances the beauty of your surroundings.

Laurel-Hollow-Natural-Limestone-Driveway-design-and-installationCreate Interesting Patterns with Limestones in Your Driveway

We know natural stones come in various sizes and shapes. If we select square and rectangular shapes and the different sizes of slabs, we can end with an interesting design pattern. You can also leave some grouts wide and create thin belts in your design. Natural variations in stones give it a rustic look and different colors and hues add a decent charm to the driveway design patterns. Limestone and slates are the most befitting material for the creation of such stone designs and patterns.

Even though driveways are more about functionality rather than their looks, your cars deserve a beautiful parking spot! Pretty driveways are getting popular today as they add great value to your property and boost its curb appeal.

Laurel-Hollow-Natural-Limestone-Driveway-design-and-installation1Natural Limestone Driveway Design and Installation in Laurel Hollow NY

This large driveway was designed and installed by Gappsi in Laurel Hollow NY. The apron of the driveway was paved with granite 6×9 tumbled pavers. The driveway is all natural stones, a combination of granite and limestone. The main field of the driveway we used was a small set home paver G045 limestone leading to the courtyard front door. In the front courtyard, we used Gappsi G046 small set of limestone. It is a beautiful combination of all-natural colors, browns, grays, maroons, and blue. We also installed a Belgian block border. The all-driveway blue limestone was bordered with beige granite.

This is a very large driveway with over 15,000 square feet of natural stone pavers. There is also a courtyard in the back area of the house, leading to the garage doors. The backyard includes a raised patio where we used cultured stones along with Eldorado cultured stones, and veneered coping with travertine. Beautiful colors of the natural stones. The driveway was completed over 10 years ago.  Our Cleaning and Sealing team sealed the driveway and resanded the joints. We used high-quality sealers and the best quality polymeric sand; it looks better than it ever has. This is the latest job by Gappsi in Laurel Hollow NY. 

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Gunite Swimming Pool Renovation

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If you’ve been enjoying your pool for several years but want to update the look or add new features, then a gunite swimming pool renovation might be just what your pool needs. At Gappsi, we have a team dedicated specifically to commercial and residential pool needs.  The versatility of a Gunite pool makes it a top choice for homeowners who wish to truly “design” their own swimming pool. Gunite is a mixture of cement and sand sprayed onto contoured and supported surfaces used in the construction of in-ground swimming pools.

How do you know when your pool needs to be resurfaced? Below are the signs to look out for:

  • Your pool has stains and the walls are dirty.
  • The surface of your pool has developed bumps and is rough.
  • There are fissures and cracks along your pool walls.
  • Your pool water level continually drops.

Now there are temporary solutions such as water-proof paint along with acid washes for stains, but these are the equivalent of putting Band-Aids on the problem. It’s more cost-effective to hire a professional to replaster your pool and have it done correctly the first time.

Gunite offers the maximum strength that can currently be found in the swimming pool construction industry.  These materials allow for a more “elevated” level of custom pool design options.  Gunite is a pneumatically applied concrete mixture reinforced with steel rebar.  This is the most effective way of creating a swimming pool from concrete. Gunite is superior to alternative pool construction techniques such as vinyl liner or fiberglass pools in terms of structural strength and design options. It is also a porous concrete mixture that allows for better expansion/contraction tolerance and is less prone to cracking, shifting, translating, or sinking.

Is a gunite pool a good investment?

There are plenty of pros of gunite pools to be aware of. First, they last a long time and don’t take much time, effort, or money to maintain. That fact is the reason why lots of people see gunite pools as being a good investment is because of less future costs.  The life expectancy of a gunite pool depends on the construction.

A poorly built gunite pool certainly has the potential to crack, but a properly built pool can and should last for 100 years or more, with no risk of cracking whatsoever. We’ve been building Gunite pools for more than 30 years and our customers are very satisfied.

Gunite-Swimming-Pool-Renovation1What is the difference between replastering and resurfacing a pool?

Replastering is typically done when the existing plaster has become rough, cracked, or stained. Resurfacing, on the other hand, involves adding a new layer of material on top of the existing pool surface. This can include plaster, aggregate, or tile.  Most often gunite pools need to be resurfaced when stains are inevitable. Often, they are not anything serious, but they can build up and take away the beauty of your pool. Stains usually come from algae, leaves, debris, and chemical, and mineral outputs. If you are unable to clean the stains off then pool resurfacing will do the trick.  The best way to know if it’s time to resurface a pool is to be proactive, observing it constantly so that you’ll notice signs that it’s time to resurface. Mineral stains, gunite exposure, or plaster that’s flaking or falling off are all signs that your pool is in need of work.

Many pool owners ask: “How often do you need to replaster a pool?” on average, a pool needs to be replastered every ten years or so. However, there are several factors that could cause this maintenance to come sooner or last longer.

Can you reshape a gunite pool?

If you’re looking to change the shape of a gunite pool, a significant amount of excavation work is needed. Moreover, multiple areas would need to be excavated and then refilled for this process. In some instances, this process could be costly.

Gunite-Swimming-Pool-RenovationWhy use gunite instead of concrete?

To improve the strength and ductility of poured concrete, it is usually incorporated with wire mesh but sprayed concrete can be combined with steel fiber to increase this. Gunite and shotcrete are typically less expensive than poured concrete.  Shotcrete, “concrete”, and gunite are all basically the same product with variations in strength, inherent water-tightness, and methods of construction.

Gunite Swimming Pool Advantages

  • Gunite is cheaper than shotcrete
  • When applying Gunite you can stop and start the application without creating any weak points
  • Super high strength with low shrinkage
  • You can walk on the wet concrete without disturbing it
  • Gunite is easier to clean up than shotcrete

Gunite Swimming Pool Super Blue Diamond Bright Finish Renovation East Northport NY

This is a gunite swimming pool renovation patio restoration located in East Northport NY. Gappsi installed G045 limestone coping for the pool and Flagstone G045 pavers for the patio. The pool plaster was done with diamond bright super blue and we used porcelain tiles in the water line. All the pool plumbing was redone with new filters and a new salt generator chlorine system. This is the latest Gappsi gunite swimming pool renovation in East Northport NY. 

We specialize in professionally resurfacing commercial and residential gunite pools. From the prepping and pre-plastering to the plastering and finishing touches, we handle the whole process from start to finish.

Contact Gappsi today to set up an appointment. We’ll come out to inspect your pool and give you a free quote.

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Backyard Redesign Ideas

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Backyard-Redesign-Ideas3Gazing out onto a vast space behind your house ought to get your mind thinking about backyard redesign ideas. The rear is an extension of your home, and it deserves the same care and consideration as any part of the house. Your design will set the tone for all of your future outdoor spaces, so it’s important to plan accordingly.

Gappsi recently completed an entire backyard renovation in Dix Hills NY. We redesigned and regrated the backyard as well as installing a brand-new swimming pool. The stones used for the patio started from the driveway entrance to the walkway and steps to the backyard area. We installed G045 Limestone throughout the backyard. We also supplied the Excite Passion Spa.

The pool is a 20×40 vinyl pool with concrete walls. It is equipped with an auto cover in charcoal gray color to blend in with the patio stone colors. We installed two-inch thick G045 Limestone coping around the pool. We built an outdoor kitchen with all Delta Appliances and Summit Refrigerator and veneered with Eldorado manufactured concrete wall veneers. The color blend used also matches the G045 Limestone.

LIMESTONE PAVERS – TIMELESS AND CLASSIC

Our gorgeous limestone pavers give your outdoor space a distinctive look in an outdoor redesign. Available in several light neutral hues and in a wide range of sizes, in addition to pattern kits.  They’re the perfect choice for patios, walkways, terraces, and other exterior projects when planning your backyard redesign. Use them alone or pair them with any number of our other hardscape elements for creative, one-of-a-kind designs.

  • What are the benefits of limestone pavers?

Many ask what the best outdoor patio tiles for gardens are – limestone paving offers a practical and beautiful outdoor patio tile. Limestone paving is naturally very dense, hardwearing, and forgiving. It offers an entirely unique
patio floor, and will naturally lighten and season with time for an authentic feel.

  • What are limestone pavers made of?

Limestone paving is a natural material quarried from the earth. Limestone is a sedimentary rock, formed over millions of years. A combination of sediments, broken seashells, coral, and the remains of aquatic animals deposited on the waterbed, slowly compresses over time into a hard rock.

  • Do outdoor limestone paver tiles need sealing?

It is not essential to seal limestone paving when laid outside.  Sealing the pavers will help protect the stone against water and stain contamination.

Backyard-Redesign-Ideas2PASSION SPA – THE EXCITE

Professional design with exceptional seating comfort is what you receive with a Passion Spa.  Designing great spas is their specialty and passion. They go to great lengths to ensure that every detail of the spa contributes to your comfort and creates the ultimate relaxation experience. The spa shell’s pleasing lines are attractive and functional, providing strategic locations for lighting, jets, and features. Controls are within easy reach, seat contours and depths provide maximum comfort, and there are a variety of seating options in each spa for your enjoyment. Beautiful waterfalls, LED lighting, and aromatherapy are only some of the features we include to enhance your spa experience. Your Passion Spa is a work of art designed to deliver functional beauty to your home or backyard.

The Excite is a spacious spa that provides room for up to seven people. Full bench seating combined with a variety of massage experiences makes the Excite a unique and highly therapeutic spa. The various massages include Aqua Rolling Massage™, Therapy Wave Zone, Intense Therapy Zone, and Waterfall Massage, all of which are designed and patented by Passion Spas. The Excite also comes with propriety features such as the Synergy Water Maintenance System for ease of maintenance and
Hybrid Heating™ for added energy efficiency.

Excite Passion Spa Features

  • Number of Seats: 7
  • Total Massage Jets: 105
  • Skimmer Bar
  • Family Entertainment Station
  • Aqua Rolling Massage™
  • Therapy Wave Zone
  • Intense Therapy Zone
  • Waterfall Massage
  • Soft Air Massage System
  • Starbrite Interior Led Light System
  • Audio System with Bluetooth
  • Wi-Fi Ready
  • Hybrid Heating™
  • Easyclean Shield
  • Synergy Water Maintenance System
  • Energy-efficient Filtration Pump

We specialize in providing our customers with the highest-quality hot tubs on the market. Whether you’re in the market for a traditional hot tub, a luxurious jacuzzi, or a versatile swim spa, we have something that will meet your needs. Our spa and jacuzzi options come in a range of sizes.

Backyard-Redesign-Ideas1IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD – OUTDOOR DINING 

The joys of eating al fresco are multiplied when you have convenient appliances within reach in addition to a well-designed outdoor dining area to enjoy delicious foods.  If cooking out is a big part of your warm-weather routine, an outdoor kitchen is a great investment.

DELTA HEAT OUTDOOR KITCHENS

Outdoor kitchens create the perfect ambiance for entertaining guests with backyard tailgates in the fall months or grilling out in the summer months.  Delta Heat Outdoor Kitchen Package is designed and made by the leading premium grill experts – Twin Eagles, Inc. They’ve created an affordable grill that is packed with features. Backed with a lifetime warranty this grill will surely add value to your outdoor kitchen. Some of the features include 18- Guage U burners, Interior Halogen lighting, analog temperature gauge, and Electronic Ignition.

An additional option for this grill is a sear zone that will disperse direct heat to sear your meats faster and deeper to seal in juices. Built with quality in mind, they’ve incorporated a polished mirror accent that makes the Delta Heat stand out. Also added is a double-lined hood that ensures high-quality heat retention when the lid is closed, ensuring that the outside will not be hot to the touch. To top off the design they’ve incorporated an LED Control Panel Light that emits blue light to illuminate control knobs while nighttime cooking.

SUMMIT REFRIGERATION

Summit outdoor-rated compact refrigerators are premium outdoor kitchen machines that proudly boast innovative, discerning designs. Take a look through our fantastic selection and invest in an outdoor-approved line of refrigeration from Summit; it sure beats breaking glass and disabling alarms! We even carry Summit outdoor-rated beverage centers — perfect for storing chilled cans for enjoyment and relaxing in your backyard paradise. With automatic defrost or frost-free operation, you’re free to chill out with your feet out. Enjoy fine-tuned stainless steel construction and stunning variable features, such as adjustable premium shelves and heat-safe locking doors.

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