Bocce Ball Sports Game Courts with LED Lighting Sands Point NY

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Bocce Ball Sports Game Courts with LED Lighting will provide hours and hours of outdoor fun. Perfect for homeowners who like to throw parties outside.  Bocce court surfaces are traditionally made from tennis clay, however many homeowners prefer turf or sand for their yards. Courts can be built into your backyard as seen in the photo or built stand-alone. Call Gappsi today and we can prepare a free quote.

There are two primary considerations when addressing bocce ball court construction; one is the playing surface and the second is the lighting. Keep in mind that no matter how aesthetically pleasing a bocce court is, nor how expensive the drainage system is if it has an inferior surface it will get less use! Likewise, if you can not see at night the court it will also get less use.  A premium surface should play fast, have minimal bounce, and be easy to maintain.

Bocce Ball Sports Game Courts with LED Lighting

The game of bocce ball is very old. There is evidence that a bocce-like sport involving rolling rocks toward a target was even played by ancient Egyptians. The formal game known as bocce, or bocci, was subsequently developed in Italy and spread across the globe, becoming a popular game in many Western countries today. Bocce matches sometimes take place at night, and Gappsi has developed lighting packages for any level of competition.

When lighting a bocce court, many factors come into play. The light must cover the entire surface. The light must not shine into the eyes of the players. The fixtures must be durable to withstand an errant toss or unsteady player. Finally, the fixtures must be attractive so as not to detract from the daytime appearance of the court.

Bocce-Ball-Sports-Game-Courts-with-LED-Lighting-Sands-Point-NY1Why Light The Bocce Court?

Admit it or not, you might be wondering and having the question of why you should light the bocce court in your backyard. The straightforward answer is that it enhances its features at night. Aesthetically speaking, it would be a good view to look at after dark even if you’re not using it.

Furthermore, it ensures that it won’t be a nesting place for insects or small animals. And also ensure your safety from hazards and avoid accidents like missteps with the border of the bocce court when dark.

Bocce Ball Sports Game Court Sizes

The actual bocce court is a long rectangle filled with a non-bounce surface such as crushed oyster shell, clay, or gravel. Bocce sports game courts are generally constructed in one of three rectangle sizes:

  1. For competition-level bocce, courts are 13′ x 90′.
  2. A typical country or recreational club bocce ball court will be 13′ x 76′,
  3. The backyard bocce court will generally be between 10′-12′ wide and 12′-70′ long.

Whether you’re a country club manager with outdoor club-level bocce ball courts or a homeowner with a simple backyard bocce court setup, Gappsi has a bocce ball court lighting package for your sports court.

bocce-court-built-by-Gappsi-in-smithtown-ny-1The Number Of Light Poles

If your bocce ball court is about 60 feet long, it may require 3 to 5 light poles along the edge of the court itself. The pole positioning has to be placed evenly to ensure that the lights to be installed would illuminate the same lighting from each other’s end of the court. This would also give ample allowance if in the future you plan to extend the court.

LED Light Pole Height

You have to ensure that the poles are identical to each other’s lengths/heights. The general height requirement for it is about 16 feet. The poles are typically made of wood, but others prefer metal poles. So, it is up to you which one to use as long as they’re the same height and installed properly.  The general height requirements give ample lighting when used and it won’t get in the way when tossing the ball when playing.

Why Use LED Lights?

It’s no secret that LED lights are energy and cost-efficient. But, at the same time, it is ideal to use LED lighting for the bocce court in your backyard so you to have the option of the color temperature. Bocce ball is a casual game and lighting is important when you’re playing in the late afternoon or at night. You don’t want bright lights to become a hindrance for a fun game—and too bright lighting would be harmful to the eyes up close—so warm lighting rather than bright sunlight white is more advisable.

LED lights are flicker-free compared to others so it won’t be irritating when they are used.

Bocce-Ball-Sports-Game-Courts-with-LED-Lighting-Sands-Point-NYBocce Ball Sports Game Courts With Stone Coping Sands Point NY

Gappsi designed and built this Bocce Court for a private residence in Sands Point NY. The sports court was built over a recycled concrete base with a thin layer of blue stone screening. The structure of the wall was built with pressure-treated lumber and faced Azek on the inside and outside of the Bocce Ball Court. The floor for the court is the Gappsi bocce court synthetic turf and the coping on the walls is Indiana limestone. It was the customer’s design choice and selection. In addition, the limestone blends in with the Azek finish on the walls.

An led light system was installed under the coping. The night version is featured in the video. The led lights can be rotated to different colors or stopped on a desired color. This is the latest Gappsi Sports Court Built in Nassau County Long Island NY.

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We offer Bocce Sports Game Courts design and construction throughout LI.  The following areas of Eastern Long Island, Western Long, Island, and North and South Shore Long Island.  In addition, Suffolk County, Nassau County, Glen Cove, Hempstead, North Hempstead, Oyster Bay, Babylon, Huntington, Islip, Smithtown, and Brookhaven.  Southampton, Riverhead, East Hampton, Southold, Old Brookville, Old Westbury.  Mill Neck, Nissequogue, Lloyd Harbor, Muttontown, Coldspring Harbor, East Norwich, and both Nassau and Suffolk County.  In addition, Gappsi provides all the following products and services: Landscape Designing, Swimming pools, Home Remodeling, Sports Game Courts, Outdoor Appliances, Pavingstone Cleaning and Sealing, Holiday Lights, Epoxy Floors, Shrink Wrap Services, Landscape, Masonry, Natural Stone, Granite, Marble, Travertine, Limestone, Porcelain.

Gunite Pool Renovations, Refinishing, and Remodeling

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Gunite pool renovations, refinishing, and remodeling may be just what you need if your swimming pool has begun to start showing signs of age. Is the tile cracked or has the plaster become rough to the touch?  Even if you upkeep your pool every season, it still encounters regular wear and tear from use over the summer months. We’re happy that your house is where everyone gathers for parties and swimming a few laps, and we can help you restore your pool to look just like new.

Gunite pools are by far the most valuable and durable type of pool, making them the best choice for longevity.  Gunite pools are made by spraying a mixture of concrete and sand mixture into a rebar framework.

Durability Of Gunite Pools

Gunite pools offer the most flexibility and creative control, as well as the best durability. Due to the steel framework, gunite pools will retain their shape over a long period of time. A smooth finish is applied at the end of the process to eliminate or reduce the rough feeling one might experience from the gunite. The most common finish is plaster, which is a mixture of cement and marble sand, but other options are available such as a tiled finish, concrete paint, or even pebble surfaces.

Gappsi Pools and Spas can restore the gunite in your inground pool to the same smooth condition it was on the day of installation. Whether there are rough patches or cracks in the walls of your inground pool or the coloring just looks dull, we can fix and restore your existing pool.

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Gunite Pool Renovations Consider These Upgrades

Are you looking to have your pool renovated?  There are many options to improve the looks and efficiency of your existing swimming pool. In the last 10 years alone, more than a dozen new developments have made swimming pool ownership more enjoyable, less expensive, as well as easier than ever.

We renovate and retrofit existing pools with the latest features, standing behind our finished work. Here are some ideas to consider when looking at a renovation project.

  • Add an in-ground spa
  • Water features – waterfalls, infinity edge, waterfalls, beach entry, tanning ledge, benches, and steps
  • Energy-efficient equipment
  • Resistance swim jets or a swim lane
  • Children’s play area
  • Custom mosaic tile, new coping and other finishing touches
  • Upgraded Plaster Finish
  • Replace a fiberglass or vinyl pool with a gunite swimming pool
  • New Decking
  • Re-shaping the gunite structure
  • Re-plumbing

Pool renovations can be a simple facelift, or it can be a whole lot more. Just need to replace the plaster? No problem. Ready to add some exciting new features? We can do that too.

Pool Interior Re-Plaster / Refinishing

If the interior finish of the pool is looking worn, it’s probably because you have a plaster or Marcite finish. These finishes were common 15 years ago, but they’ve been completely replaced in the last few years by the new long-lasting and beautifully colored aggregate finishes. These new finishes last 2 to 10 times longer than the old Marcite finishes, and with different colored and sized pebbles or aggregates, we can create any color and texture you want. Some people like the feel of the regular pebble finish. Others like the extra smoothness of polished marble or quartz aggregate finishes. Either way, you’ll get a new pool interior that is prettier and much longer-lasting than ever before.

Tile Repair And Replacement

Tile lifting and cracks in tile or cement are commonly just “patched or replaced” by inexperienced pool contractors. But this is a mistake. A crack is a sign of a construction defect such as faulty material, faulty application, or the absence of proper control joints. No matter the cause it must be diagnosed and corrected at the source. Otherwise, the problems will continue to haunt you for years to come.

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Deck Repair And Replacement

The installation of a paver deck will make a more dramatic impact than any other change or upgrade you can think of, and if cracked cement has been a problem, our natural stone pavers will eliminate that problem.

Gunite pool and backyard remodeling is a great way to transform your outdoor space into a beautiful and functional oasis. Whether you want to update the look of your gunite pool, add new features, or completely redesign your backyard, our team at Gappsi has the expertise and experience to help bring your vision to life. Gappsi offers a range of remodeling services, including pool resurfacing, tile and coping replacement, deck, and patio renovations.  Our goal is to work closely with you to create a backyard that meets all of your needs and exceeds your expectations. With our commitment to quality craftsmanship and excellent customer service, you can trust that your gunite pool and backyard remodel will be completed to the highest standards. Contact us today to learn more about our remodeling services and how we can help you transform your outdoor space.

Gunite Pool Remodeled~Gulf Stream Hydrazzo – Marble pavers 

Gappsi remodeled this gunite pool in Head Of The Harbor in Suffolk County NY. We removed the old pool deck and installed G037 French marble pavers and two-inch coping from the Gappsi stone collection. We also installed ceramic tiles in the water line of the pool. The pool finish was completed with a Gold Stream Hydrazzo product. We selected these color pavers resembling sand which ties the entire backyard to the background of this waterfront property. Our team at Gappsi installed all new pool equipment and all new plumbing replacing the old system. This is the latest gunite pool remodeling project  by Gappsi

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Gappsi Group offers the following residential and commercial services to the public:

Home Remodeling, Swimming Pools, Paver Cleaning and Sealing, Sports Game Courts, Epoxy Flooring, Landscape, and Masonry Design, and Construction. All our divisions are headed by well-experienced personnel.

Our latest division is the manufacturing of clay brick ovens, made from the best materials on earth. We distribute all these ovens throughout North America, we also display them at the showroom and have weekly demonstrations on how to use the ovens.

Marble Pavers For Pool Coping And Patio

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Marble-Pavers-For-Pool-Coping-And-PatioMarble Pavers For Pool Coping And Patio are one of the most preferred materials for the outdoors in homes.  Marble is timeless and when used it elevates a home’s status, value, and overall appeal. This stone paver comes in different colors, patterns, and shades suitable for any application. Homeowners prefer marble pavers for their driveways and pool decks.  This is for very good reasons that go beyond mere looks. Reputable suppliers like Gappsi provide the pavers with a tumbled finish for extra grip and a non-glossy surface that is perfect for outdoor pool areas.

Safety Is First For Pool Coping And Patio Areas

Safety is one of the reasons why marble pavers are ideal for driveways and pool decks. These places are prone to much foot and vehicular traffic.  It makes sense in high-traffic areas to ensure they are not slippery, even when wet. Tumbled marble pavers are able to cater to that.  At the same time, the material enhances the beauty of those places making them look more opulent as well as inviting. The density of the rock makes it capable of withstanding heavy vehicles, too.

Marble Paver Advantages

Gappsi highly recommends sealing our strongest sandblasted marbles for enhancement, but most importantly to resist stains or fading.

Marble pavers resist bacteria, preventing any harmful elements from thriving in the pool area. Tumbled marble pavers provide a strong grip to prevent slipping and falling incidents.

Since ancient times, artists have been using marble for creating sculptures not just because of the beauty of this material but also because of its durability. When you use marble pavers, you don’t have to worry about changing them for the years to come. Indeed, it is a great investment.

Marble-Pavers-For-Pool-Coping-And-Patio1Pool Covers For Safety And Efficiency

Gappsi retractable pool covers are 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.
  • Saves you 70% in Pool Operating Costs
  • Cuts Filter and Pump Times
  • Cuts Evaporation up to 98%
  • Adds 5 – 15 Degrees of Solar Heat (*With A Dark Colored Cover*)

Gappsi offers the greatest safety you can have around your swimming pool with our automatic pool covers. These covers automatically open and close your pool with a simple touch of a button.

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♦  TIP 1: KEEP WATER & DEBRIS OFF YOUR POOL COVER
Our first tip for auto pool cover maintenance is to clear the cover of any debris before uncovering your pool. You can do this either by hand, if you’re able to reach it, or with a garden hose. Never use something stronger than a garden hose, such as a power sprayer, because you risk tearing your cover. If there’s a significant amount of rainwater on top of your cover, your pump will do an efficient job of removing it.

♦  TIP 2: UNCOVER YOUR POOL DAILY
In the summer months, it’s likely you’re using your pool often so it’s being uncovered on a daily basis. If you aren’t using your pool often, it is still a good idea to uncover your pool daily for a couple of hours, especially if you’ve just added chemicals.

This is an important part of cover maintenance because gasses created by the pool chemicals need to escape in order for the water to be safe to swim in.

♦  TIP 3: INSPECT TRACKS BUT LEAVE IT TO THE EXPERTS AT GAPPSI
We recommend during auto pool cover maintenance keep an eye on the cover tracks. Leave any major issues to the experts at Gappsi, but if you’re able to catch something small early on, it’s usually an easy fix.

Visually look to see if the cover is running straight. If it’s not, reverse the direction and run it approximately 5’-10’, then proceed to run it back in the direction you intended to go.

♦  TIP 4: GET INSPECTED ANNUALLY
Pool cover maintenance really does not require a lot, as long as you’re getting it inspected on a regular basis. It is recommended to get your cover inspected once a year. Whether you choose to get it inspected at the beginning of the summer, or at the end is up to you.

Marble Pavers For Pool Coping And Patio In Merrick NY

Gappsi installed a 16 x 36 vinyl liner pool with concrete walls in Merrick NY. The pool is equipped with an auto cover and a fiberglass slide. We installed G039 marble pavers selected from the Gappsi Natural Stone Collection. The client chose a French Pattern for the patio with 2-inch thick 12 x 24 coping for the pool. The pool was installed with stadium stairs in the shallow end and stairs at the bottom.  In addition, we used a textured vinyl liner. The pool area included a pavilion we built 14×16 finished with vinyl and Azek trims.  For safety precautions, we installed a black aluminum pool code fence.  This separated the pool area from the grass. A row of evergreens and herbivores evergreens along the fence were added for future privacy. Our clients are very happy.

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Basketball Sports Game Courts Long Island

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Basketball-Sports-Game-Courts-Long-Island2Home Basketball Sports Game Courts Long Island is perfect if you’re looking to increase your athletic performance.  You may want to create a safe place for your family to enjoy a Sunday pickup game, the backyard sports flooring options at Gappsi will help you achieve your sports flooring needs. With both indoor and outdoor options, we provide only the best court tiles which can be used for a variety of sports; we leave no athlete behind. We take pride in the way that our athletic tiles are fabricated, keeping both performance and safety in mind so that you and anyone else that uses your court can perform at their best every time. Every kick, throw, jump, and turn is accounted for when we place down our sports flooring.

High-quality Backyard Courts And Indoor Home Gym Floors

Our outdoor sports tiles are constructed of the best high-quality impact-resistant polypropylene on the market today. Their material ensures colorfastness, durability, and chemical resistance. You’ll find these tiles used for basketball courts, tennis courts, roller hockey rinks, and many other sport floor surfaces. These court tiles have been formulated to withstand the harshest of environments, which is evident with these tiles being UV-stable and slip-resistant when wet. These tiles feature a perforated surface that allows for water, dirt, and debris to easily flow through the flooring system, which aids in making these tiles non-slip. These outdoor sports game courts tiles when interlocked will create a seamless flooring surface that will provide more shock absorption than standard concrete and can be easily painted or taped to build the sport floor of choice.

Professional Level Basketball Flooring for Your Backyard

Play like the pros on indoor and outdoor basketball courts. We offer courts for every sized yard and budget. Our basketball courts are fully customizable and available in a multitude of colors so you can create the perfect court for your home. Be the envy of your neighbors with a sports floor by Gappsi.

Our colorful backyard court flooring is low-maintenance and durable. With superior UV stable all-weather performance, our outdoor flooring will not warp, peel, chip, or fade, eliminating any need for repainting.

Basketball-Sports-Game-Courts-Long-Island5 Reasons to Revamp Your Basketball Sports Game Courts With Gappsi Sports Tiles

  1. Comfort – shock-absorbing, suspended surface reduces playing fatigued. Your joints will thank you: Tile surface offers a 30 percent reduction in force on knees and ankles. Tennis players report they can comfortably play 25 percent longer on tile than on concrete courts.  The shock-absorbing nature can reduce the impact of falls that might otherwise cause injury. (Of course, we know that YOU never fall, but it’s a nice feature to offer your opponents.)  Gappsi tiles are also cooler than asphalt and concrete, thanks to heat-reflective materials.
  2. Durability – Built-in UV protection aids in outdoor color performance and UV/AO Stabilizer for best color fastness.  Acrylic surfaces last just five to six years. Gappsi Sports Game Courts tiles last for at least 10 years.
  3. Low Maintenance – it is as simple as keeping leaves blown off and an occasional power washing to remove dust and dirt.  Mold? Nope. The tiles are anti-microbial and won’t attract mold like conventional court surfaces.  No more sweeping or sponging big water puddles. Rain quickly drains through the sports game courts tiles, allowing you to hit the court quickly after the rain stops.  Winter snow and ice? No problem. You can even add a frame of boards around your backyard court and flood it for ice skating or hockey.
  4. Design Choices – Create a court that’s uniquely your own. You can design a court in just about any size.
  5. Improve Your Game – Gappsi’s super grip surface design means you can jump and turn without slipping. And its shock-absorbing, suspended surface provides better ball bounce for great game performance.

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Gappsi installed a 38 x 52 basketball sports game court in Bayshore Long Island Suffolk County NY.  We designed the sports game courts over a gravel base, and bluestone dust and included fabric before we installed the tiles. The basketball court is framed with 2 x 6 pressure-treated lumber for the edging to support the base.  We finished the trimmed edges with synthetic grass to create an out-of-bounce area around the court.  The basketball hoop is adjustable to different heights so it can grow with the age of the players.  Gappsi striped the basketball sports game courts with the key in white and used blue and yellow
Mateflex Tiles. Gappsi Group is a Long Island Distributor of Basketball Sports Tiles.  We offer the design and installation of all types of sports game courts.

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Find Out What Our Experts Can Do For You

Gappsi Group is comprised of a number of divisions that specialize in unique aspects of designing, building, and maintaining your outdoor world. Our scale and experience truly allow us to provide the “best of both worlds” – a single point of contact for everything, yet the deep know-how and craftsmanship required to deliver a superior result.

We are a full-service basketball court construction and turnkey installer.  Gappsi ensures your court will be customized and ready to go in a timely fashion.

Don’t just hang up a backboard in your backyard, describe it as a “home basketball court,” and call it a day. Play with the same hoops system the pros use and let your family enjoy the backyard basketball court of their dreams. Gappsi also offers sports game courts in Badminton Sports Game Courts, Basketball Sports Game Courts, Bocce Sports Game Courts, Horseshoe Sports Game Courts, Pickleball Sports Game Courts, Shuffleboard Sports Game Courts, Tennis Sports Game Courts, Volleyball Sports Game Courts, and Playground installations too!

 

Gunite Pool Renovation And Coping Brookville NY

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Gunite-Pool-Renovation-And-Coping1Gappsi is an expert at Gunite Pool Renovation And Coping on Long Island.  Gappsi is an industry leader in remodeling services which allows you to change virtually everything with your existing pool. We combine old-time craftsmanship with modern technology and pride ourselves on personalized attentive service. We work with our clients to effectively choose what the best options are to create their dream backyard. From state-of-the-art products for modernizing your filtration and sanitation needs to redesign the layout and material of your decking.

We offer the latest technology that makes pool maintenance much easier. These new innovations will save you money, time, and frustration, which will allow you and your family to enjoy spending time by the pool. Gappsi creates a new experience and brings life back into your swimming pool.

How Do You Know You Need A Gunite Pool Renovation And Coping?

  • Is your swimming pool beginning to show signs of age?
  • Is the coping loose?
  • Is your tile cracked?
  • Is your tile falling off?
  • Is your pool tile fading or dull?
  • Are your kids complaining about the plaster feeling rough on their feet?
  • You just want to achieve a completely new look.

From full swimming pool reconstruction, concrete pool resurfacing & pool plastering, to pool tile repair, replacement of pool coping, and in-ground pool repair, Gappsi Pools has the experience to handle all your Long Island swimming pool remodeling needs.

Gappsi Renovation And Remodeling Services

Our gunite pool renovation and remodeling services will take your inground swimming pool from dull to stunning. We also offer energy-efficient equipment upgrades for spas, waterfalls, or raising the pool depth. Our services include improving drainage and repairing cracks. Energy-saving makeovers, alternative ways to sanitize your pool, and acid baths, are just some of the services we offer.

  • Gunite Swimming Pool Restoration
  • Gunite Swimming Pool Remodeling
  • Gunite and Deck Cracks Repaired
  • Gunite Pool Renovations Complete
  • Pool Loose or Cracked Tile Repair and Replacement
  • Inground Pool Coping Restoration
  • Gunite Pool Replastering
  • Deck Restoration and Remodeling
  • Pool Chemical Stain Restoration
  • Pool Rust Stain Removal
  • Pool Discoloration Restoration

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This is a gunite renovation completed on Long Island in Brookville NY. Gappsi installed new glass tiles in the waterline to freshen up the look of the pool.

Waterfalls, water walls, fountains, jets, bubblers, and spillovers give your pool a focal point, and they create an inspirational setting. A great pool design is often realized by the water within; its appearance, reflections, and how it refracts light and color. By adding a vertical element of moving water, the design can spring to life and almost become a work of art. There are many types of water features to choose from.  Simply put, today’s pool builders create customized features that move water in astonishing ways.

For our customer in Nassau County, we built a wall for the water feature to include sheer descends and on each end, we added spillover bowls.  Along the side of the pool we installed 6 Laminars; 3 on each side.

Sheer-descent waterfalls

Sheer-descent waterfalls, also called sheetfalls, are more suited for modern and geometric pools. The water flows through a thin spillway creating a sleek elegant look as it descends into the water. Sheetfalls are often installed along a raised wall on one side of the pool. The wall can be finished in glass tile for a stunning effect or stacked stone for a more natural look.

Laminar Fountains

Laminar fountains are a type of deck jet that produces a bubble-free arc of water.  This water feature is more common on modern pools and often lit by colorful LED lights.   This water feature look is both stunning and exciting. Designers should pay attention to windy areas because too much wind may ruin the effect on the laminar fountains. Laminar fountains are more expensive than standard deck jets.

Gunite-Pool-Renovation-And-Coping2Gappsi Stone Collection | Marble G043

In general construction terminology, coping refers to masonry material that is used to cap the top of a wall. Most walls have some type of coping, and the kind that adorns those on gunite pools features specific elements.

Coping is the material—usually natural stone or various forms of concrete—mounted over the top of the pool shell’s “bond beam” (the upper portion of the wall). This is where the pool structure meets the surrounding deck

For the coping in the patio, we used marble G043 selected from the Gappsi Stone Collection. The benches and steps in the pool were outlined with glass tiles that were used in the pool for the waterline. For the wall water feature, we used very unique marble slabs to elevate the look and make it a dramatic focal point of the pool and backyard. The patterns in the stones add to the natural beauty of the backyard through the natural patterns in the stones.

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Gappsi Is A Name You Can Trust 

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.

EXPERT ADVICE AVAILABLE

Whether your renovation project calls for a completely new design, a few new upgrades, or gunite resurfacing of the plaster finish give us a call today our team is here to help you! Guiseppe, along with his experienced team of professionals at Gappsi, will guide you through the process and offer trusted expert advice.

Brick Pavers Basketball Sports Game Courts

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Brick Pavers Basketball Sports Game Courts

Brick-Pavers-Basketball-Sports-Game-Courts2Brick Pavers Basketball Sports Game Courts are a great choice but not the only one when designing your space.  There are a number of factors that go into building a sports game courts: budget, local zoning laws, and your property design.

Common Sports Game Courts Materials

♦  Asphalt: The most affordable option for having a basketball sports game courts is an asphalt pad with painted lines. The material costs are the least expensive as well as the installation due to cutting out the expense of having the court painted.

Some people have concerns about the durability of unpainted asphalt. It’s been our experience that as long as you don’t have large trees with big tree roots near the court you should be fine and will avoid the potential for big cracks. As for wear and tear, a sports court will not experience the same traffic as your driveway so its longevity will be much longer than your standard driveway.

This is the best material for a driveway basketball court. It’s softer and more forgiving on the body than on other surfaces. For best results, install when the weather is warm and the ground is dry.

The court can be asphalt, and the edging can be brick pavers, beautifying the look of the court also.  

♦  Concrete: This surface can be slippery and not as soft, making it less desirable for competitive basketball use. In cold climates, the concrete can crack and heave, making it unsafe.  Concrete is a common driveway material, works for family-fun basketball, and lasts about 30 years.

Much like an asphalt pad, a concrete pad with painted lines is more affordable than one that’s painted due to cutting out the painting process.  The concrete looks nicer but the asphalt plays nicer.

♦  Hard-packed Gravel w/ Mateflex– Many towns, especially in the Northeast, have strict zoning laws which regulate the amount of non-permeable coverage your property can have. If your town will not allow you to have a non-permeable court, then a hard-packed gravel court with Sports Courts tiles may be your best and only option.

If you’re looking for aesthetics, sports game courts tiles look unbelievably beautiful.

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Brick Pavers offer a smooth playing surface!

♦  Brick Pavers: Flat pavers can make for a smooth playing surface. They come in many colors and can be replaced if stained or broken. In addition, you can build basketball court lines, such as the free-throw line, right into the design by using different-colored pavers.  What we like about it the most is it compliments your property more than any other option. Not that the other options don’t. It’s just that a brick paver basketball sports courts really looks nice, especially if you already have a paver patio.

What you get with this is a brick paver patio with the basketball court lines cut out and replaced with different colored bricks. The aesthetics of this are awesome. The athletics of it aren’t bad either.

◊  Maintenance: Basketball play should not result in any additional maintenance for the driveway, and the hoop structure should require little maintenance. If you see rust, remove it right away and check the warranty that came with your system. A quality system should last a lifetime.

◊  Permit: A permit is not typically required, but you should always check the rules in your area, as well as your homeowner’s association if you belong to one. People may think they can’t have a hoop because of their homeowner’s association.  But in many cases, they are allowed, or you can file for an exception. You almost always get one.

◊  Extras: Go beyond the hoop and driveway by adding some helpful extras. These are the most popular:

  • Stenciling kit: The kit includes a pattern and paint to add a 3-point line, free-throw line, lane, baseline, and more.
  • Pole pad: This cushion around the pole eases any collisions while playing and can be customized with vinyl lettering.
  • Lights: LED lamps to illuminate your driveway and allow you to play basketball at night.
  • Ball Containment: A net or fence stops the ball from going into the bushes, down a hill, over a fence, or into the neighbor’s yard.

Brick-Pavers-Basketball-Sports-Game-CourtsBrick Pavers Basketball Sports Game Courts in Elwood NY

Gappsi installed a basketball sports game courts in Elwood located in Suffolk County NY. This sports court was paved with Nicolock Stone Ridge Smooth in 3 color combinations. We used Autumn Blend for the field, Granite City Holland Stones for the 3-point line, as well as for striping. For the key, we used a Travertine color.

The non-skid, flat surface is optimal for basketball and is the choice of many players.  Permeable pavers bring the efforts of staying “green” all the way out to the curb! Being environmentally conscious doesn’t always mean sacrificing beauty! This inspiring and colorful blend brings the quality and standards of Gappsi.

We installed an out-of-bounce netting behind the basketball hoop too. The basketball hoop is adjustable regulation size with a led light installed on the top. Definitely unique and has no need for paint. An extremely durable basketball sports game courts with very happy clients.  This is the latest Gappsi sports courts creation.

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Nothing improves a family gathering or a social get-together like instant access to your favorite games and pastimes. Families with active kids will see their children’s time spent at home increase tenfold after a newly installed in-ground trampoline, outdoor soccer court, or volleyball field. Your backyard will be the neighborhood’s premier source for socialization after a custom badminton or horseshoe playing area accompanies all your other luxury outdoor living amenities.

No matter what game you, your family, and your friends play, our renowned landscaping experience and a keen eye for detail will curate a custom sport court experience that will bring your loved ones closer together. Check out our gallery to see some of our more elaborate luxury landscaping designs for past clients.

Kid Friendly Backyard Ideas

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Kid Friendly Backyard Ideas

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Playing outside and spending quality time enjoying nature is an essential part of childhood so designing a kid friendly backyard is important. It is an experience that many of us from a previous generation enjoyed far more easily than those born today.

When designing an outdoor space safety is a clear priority, but so are look, feel, and function. A kid scape only works when it is attractive, functional, and enjoyable to be in, otherwise, neither kids nor adults will use it.

Take a look at this makeover in Syosset where Gappsi designed a Kid Friendly Backyard. This makeover included:

G038 Marble Pavers Backyard Patio Design

Gappsi installed G038 marble pavers for the entire backyard patio design.  Gappsi designers chose a walnut travertine veneer for the walls and the sitting walls. This system is great for retaining walls, sitting walls, and columns that will show a more natural stone character.  The sitting wall is also a retaining wall to hold the flower bed between the pool and the basketball court.

Synthetic Turf Floor

Gappsi installed next synthetic turf floor.  Synthetic turf is UV stabilized to protect against color fading; unlike natural turf that will have to deal with diseases, drought, and dormancy, artificial grass has the benefits of looking great 24/7 all year long. It can also be used to spruce up spaces where it isn’t feasible to grow a lawn.

Often synthetic turf is promoted as environmentally friendly because homeowners do not have water, to fertilize or mow their lawns anymore, reducing emissions by no longer being dependent on gas-powered machines.

Maintenance is often said to be nonexistent for synthetic turf, but if homeowners do want their artificial turf to last as long as possible, there is some maintenance needed.

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High-Quality Trampolines Everyone Will Love!

We provide high-quality in-ground, above-ground trampolines, and playground equipment. Let us help you find the perfect trampoline for your family. We’ve been creating safe and fun backyard memories for decades.

When getting ready to put a trampoline inground there are many things to consider. First, do you have space? Make sure you leave yourself adequate space around the trampoline with an enclosure should the kids land outside of the jumping area. You should give yourself at least 18ft overhead clearance and 6ft clearance on each side of the trampoline.

What makes our Trampolines Great?

  • Heavy-Duty Frames – provide stability, support, and safety; they also last longer.
  • The Bounce in the Springs – the more springs and the longer the spring length, the better the bounce experience. Stainless steel, tapered springs provide the longest lasting and best bouncing springs for trampolines.
  • The Jump Bed – Also referred to as the jump mat, this part of the trampoline is one area you don’t want to skimp. Made of a high-grade polypropylene material that is smooth to the touch, this is what handles all the tension and safely catches you after each bounce. The stitching surrounding the bed is critical for strength and durability and that is why all our jump beds have a minimum of 8 rows of stitching.
  • Safety Frame Pad – This important safety piece should be at least 1” thick and be in a UV-treated vinyl covering that will have low wear and long life. The pad should secure tightly and cover the frame and springs.

Kid-Friendly-Backyard-InGround-TrampolineSports Game Courts

Make your backyard an all-weather sports zone and a gathering place for family and friends with a multi Sports Game Court from Gappsi. Enjoy a setting where basketball, racquet sports, volleyball, shuffleboard, and more are all in play, and do so in a safe environment that provides you the peace of mind of knowing where your children are.

Gappsi backyard sports game courts feature the best of what our high-performance surfaces have to offer. This sports game court was designed on regulation asphalt.  Experience the game you love on a floor built with stress reduction in mind. Play with the same hoops system the pros use and set your children on a course of enjoying the games they love in the comfort and safety of their own backyard.

Kid Friendly Backyard Sports Game Courts

Swimming Pool Upgrade Refresh Your Pool This Summer

Liner looking sun-bleached? Tired of looking at the same pattern? You don’t need a new shape, style, or size to create a new poolscape. A stunning makeover is as simple as replacing your interior pool finish. It’s simple, affordable, and usually just takes one day to complete. Choose from our many beautiful patterns and enjoy your remodeled, revitalized new pool!

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Even though you and your kids might have your separate backyard retreats, that does not mean you cannot ever come together as a family outdoors! It is important to include features in your backyard that everyone can enjoy, whether alone or as a group.

Don’t forget to add adult amenities like fire pits which can easily become family-friendly with supervision. Host a kid-friendly cook-out with summer staples like hot dogs and s’mores cooking inside our Wood Fire Stoves.

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Any services that are not covered under our Home Improvement License are performed by a licensed and insured Subcontractor.

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!

Flamed Granite Pavers For Driveways

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Flamed Granite Pavers For Driveways

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Why should you use Granite Pavers when paving your driveway?

Granite is a very common type of rock, flamed granite is another hard-wearing granite paver you can use. The flamed finish provides that extra grip surface. The flames granite is very dense because it has been torched with a flame to cause an exfoliated finish, commonly known as a “Flamed” finish.  The flamed finish provides the stone with a high grip surface, hence its popularity for domestic and commercial jobs.

Gappsi’s Flamed Granite Pavers are widely used in the home, on patios, decks, and around commercial properties. Granite has been used in construction for tens of thousands of years now. It is a popular stone also due to its very tough and durable nature along with an abundant stone.  Most granite deposits are massive making the cost lower compared to some of the other types of stone used in construction. Granite is quite beautiful and is often preferred in areas where style is the primary concern as opposed to the functionality of the area the stone is used in.

What is the texture & color of granite?

Granite has a coarse to medium texture and can come in a wide range of colors including shades of pink and grey. The color depends entirely on the chemistry and different minerals making up the stone. Generally, different areas will have stones of a slightly different shade and a common feature is the different colors within any slab of stone. The overall hue will usually range from gray to pink, but within are shades of both pink and gray are tan, black, and white as well as a clear or shiny crystal.

Granite Pavers Used In Construction

Most projects are completed and installed over a recycled concrete base (RCA) then the flamed granite pavers are installed over one inch of sand with Surebond polymeric sand to fill the joints between the pavers. Additionally, gray granite Belgian blocks are used to retain the earth next to driveway borders.

We created a compass star aligned with the door, to highlight the entrance to the house. It’s a circular driveway with a separate driveway for the garage doors. The color of the pavers matches the roof tiles of the house, a combination of beige maroon rust and the blue limestone for the aprons of all the entrances of the driveway. The installation of the driveway started with the excavation of the soil and the installation of the RCA base.

Flamed Granite Pavers Driveway

The driveway in the pictures above was constructed using a 10-inch RCA base, and granite:

  • The pavers were installed on one inch of fine sand
  • Paving stone sizes were 6”x 9” with a flamed and tumbled texture finish.
  • The flamed granite pavers are 1-1/4” thick
  • Flamed granite pavers are a great choice because they can be used for pedestrian and vehicular trafficked areas.
  • The joints in between the pavers were filled with polymeric sand, then compacted with a mechanical vibratory plate and sealed.

To learn more about Gappsi products, please contact us at 631-543-1177 or visit our showroom.

That is not to say there are not a number of advantages though:
1. Granite is durable, it is a very hard stone and will last for years with little or no wear. In fact, many who carve monuments have begun switching from marble to granite due to increased acid rain, which over years will degrade the marble more so than granite.
2. Granite is beautiful because it comes in a wide range of shades, plus polished granite can be a truly stylish addition to nearly any home or building.
3. Granite compared to other stones is more affordable due to its abundance.

Feel free to take a look at our Granite Pavers Gallery.

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Gappsi Group offers the following residential and commercial services to the public:

Home Remodeling, Swimming Pools, Paver Cleaning and Sealing, Sports Game Courts, Epoxy Flooring, Landscape, and Masonry Design, and Construction.

Our latest division is the manufacturing of clay brick ovens, made from the best materials on earth. We distribute all these ovens throughout North America, we also display them at the showroom and have weekly demonstrations on how to use the ovens.

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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, Commack, Lake Grove, Centereach, 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!

Black Limestone Flamed & Tumbled G031

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BLACK LIMESTONE FLAMED & TUMBLED G031Black Limestone Flamed & Tumbled G031Why should you use Black Limestone Flamed & Tumbled G031 when paving your driveway?

Are you are looking for a classy look for your driveway? Gappsi’s offers a Black Limestone Flamed & Tumbled G031 paver that we recommend will create a WOW driveway that will stand out from your neighbors.  This paver is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate, they are a highly versatile natural stone that is best suited and stable for your driveway application.

Driveways are great places for showing off your personality.  When choosing your pavers ensure they can withstand the high pressure of the vehicle and any weather-related problems that may occur in your area.

The Perfect Driveway WOW Choice Black Limestone Flamed & Tumbled G031

Black Limestone driveway pavers are a perfect choice because they have great beauty, more durability, and less corrosion. Their rough and rugged texture makes them non-slip and water-resistant as well. The different lithotypes are quite similar: they are mudstone composed mainly of calcite and have the same fabric, characterized by the effect of the packing.  Black limestone paving is a very popular limestone that is dark charcoal greyish black in colour to achieve a contemporary looking patio with straight sawn edges to add the wow factor.

What does the Black Limestone Flamed & Tumbled G031 natural texture feel like?

In terms of texture, limestone will give you a smoother finish with fewer ridges.  It offers a more even finish perfect for driveways as well as many indoor projects too. If you are looking for a more contemporary finish then sandstone with a sawn finish would be best; keep in mind there are certain types with a grittier finish that can be more slip-resistant.

What is Limestone Made of?

The surface of Black Limestone Flamed & Tumbled G031 paving stone apart from the occasional riven is very flat and uniform; this combined with the consistent black color makes it suitable for contemporary gardens and landscapes. The black limestone is extremely dense, hence making the products strong and durable. This natural limestone is very tough and slip-resistant plus has great tolerance in freezing and thawing conditions; which is ideal for commercial sites.

Limestone is mainly composed of calcium carbonate, which is a type of mineral called calcite. The reason most limestones are black is due to the calcite crystals being clear and the origin of black limestone is in the marine sediments where sunlight is radiated. Due to the high concentration of organic matter everywhere, it retains a black color.

Black limestones are usually formed in a deposit environment with limited circulation and high organic matter such as a lagoon. This results in organic feeding, limiting the presence of decaying organisms, and reducing anaerobic conditions that are similar to the back swamp environment in classic settings.

Black Limestone Flamed & Tumbled G031 vs. other Limestones?

The mineral composition of limestone and black limestone is no different from each other. The black limestone in appearance is due to its high organic matter content which is the only difference.  Most of the black limestone contains fossils, which give it an attractive appearance perfectly suited for flooring, tiling, and paving.

When choosing the perfect limestone for your home or business don’t look for features in the limestones, just find the color you like and keep it simple.  Depending on your location in the world your environment and outdoor life will be different. If you live in a place where there is a road next to your house or there is a highway then black limestone paving may be better for you.

Are You Feeling The Heat?

Many of us are feeling the heat in our backyards right now, with heat waves making gardens very hot in parts of the world.  One of the most undesirable effects of hot weather is paving that is just too hot to even stand on, scrapping any patio ideas that involve walking barefoot. To help reduce the heat choose light-colored stone. As a general rule, no matter what paving materials you choose, go for a light color as it reflects rather than absorbs heat.

Choosing your pavers carefully will help you avoid getting your feet scorched after getting out of the pool. Among the best paving materials for reducing heat are limestone and sandstone.

Purchase Black Limestone Flamed & Tumbled G031 at Gappsi TODAY and create your WOW Driveway!

We have a unique and exclusive line of natural stone products for pool copings, retaining walls, driveways, and patios. This includes Porcelain, Sandstone, Travertine, Marble, Lava Stone, Limestone, Granite, and other manufactured paving stones. For your outdoor cooking needs, Gappsi also distributes and installs wood-burning pizza ovens and gas pizza ovens by Twin Eagles, Delta, and Summit outdoor kitchen appliances.

SCHEDULE A MEETING TODAY WITH GAPPSI

Gappsi Group offers the following residential and commercial services to the public:

Home Remodeling, Swimming Pools, Paver Cleaning and Sealing, Sports Game Courts, Epoxy Flooring, Landscape, and Masonry Design, and Construction.

Our latest division is the manufacturing of clay brick ovens, made from the best materials on earth. We distribute all these ovens throughout North America, we also display them at the showroom and have weekly demonstrations on how to use the ovens.

VIEW OUR VIDEO OF BLACK LIMESTONE FLAMED & TUMBLED G031

Any service that is not covered under the Gappsi Home Improvement License will be performed by licensed and insured Subcontractors.

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!

Sundeck In Vinyl Pool

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Sundeck In Vinyl Pool

Sundeck In Vinyl PoolSundeck In Vinyl Pool built in Brightwater, Long Island, New York. Construction of the 16×32 swimming pool consisting of 10-inch thick concrete reinforced walls, concrete floor, sundeck with full stadium stairs, and two extended benches on each side of the sundeck. A custom liner with an Island Granite color scheme and a textured finish was installed around the pool. This particular swimming pool is equipped with a safety auto cover, allowing you to open and close the pool as you please. Four jets were installed along the wall above the benches generating a spa-like effect, including two LED bubblers on the sundeck. The patio consists of G045 blue limestone pavers selected from the gappsi stone collection. Two inches g045 rock-faced limestone coping was also installed around the pool’s perimeter.
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!