{"id":1679,"date":"2015-08-16T21:54:59","date_gmt":"2015-08-16T21:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/?page_id=1679"},"modified":"2016-03-22T15:13:42","modified_gmt":"2016-03-22T15:13:42","slug":"concrete-in-ground-pool","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/swimming-pools\/inground-swimming-pools\/concrete-in-ground-pool\/","title":{"rendered":"Concrete in ground pool"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<h2>Concrete pools are one of the most popular types of in ground swimming pools.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/ceba4edd-6174-460e-a823-c293091585171.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1299\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/ceba4edd-6174-460e-a823-c293091585171.jpg\" alt=\"ceba4edd-6174-460e-a823-c29309158517\" width=\"250\" height=\"166\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/d33b6e2f-0e78-4650-90b9-679a58c07a93.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1300\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/d33b6e2f-0e78-4650-90b9-679a58c07a93-300x162.jpg\" alt=\"d33b6e2f-0e78-4650-90b9-679a58c07a93\" width=\"300\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/d33b6e2f-0e78-4650-90b9-679a58c07a93-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/d33b6e2f-0e78-4650-90b9-679a58c07a93.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While most swimming pool types are flexible in terms of shapes and sizes, concrete or gunite in ground swimming pools are generally the most flexible. \u00a0They can fit into practically any backyard and can be formed into any shapes, depths, designs. \u00a0Like most pool types all extras are typically available with concrete in ground pools. In some cases, you can get things with a concrete swimming pool that is not possible with other types. For example a beach entry pool is not really possible with a vinyl pool but is very possible with a concrete pool.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1682\" style=\"width: 323px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/beach-entry-pool-for-your-backyard.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1682\" class=\"wp-image-1682\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/beach-entry-pool-for-your-backyard.jpg\" alt=\"beach entry swimming pool\" width=\"313\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/beach-entry-pool-for-your-backyard.jpg 600w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/beach-entry-pool-for-your-backyard-300x269.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1682\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">beach entry swimming pool<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- Change the width and height values to suit you best --><\/p>\n<div class=\"typeform-widget\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 500px;\" data-url=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.typeform.com\/to\/YtIibk\" data-text=\"free pool quote sign up\"><\/div>\n<p><script>\/\/ <![CDATA[\n(function(){var qs,js,q,s,d=document,gi=d.getElementById,ce=d.createElement,gt=d.getElementsByTagName,id='typef_orm',b='https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/share.typeform.com\/';if(!gi.call(d,id)){js=ce.call(d,'script');js.id=id;js.src=b+'widget.js';q=gt.call(d,'script')[0];q.parentNode.insertBefore(js,q)}})()\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Concrete pools are generally constructed with metal rebar.<\/h3>\n<p>Rebar is a type of metal that is shaped, connected and placed in the excavated swimming pool site.\u00a0Once the rebar is in place gunite or shotcrete is applied over the rebar. Gunite and shotcrete are both types of concrete. \u00a0the difference is the mix and the application process.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" \" style=\"-webkit-user-select: none;\" title=\"shotcrete being applied to a concrete pool\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reedpumps.com\/shotcretepool1650488.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"390\" height=\"293\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">shotcrete being applied to a concrete pool<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After the shotcrete or gunite is applied, a finish is placed over the concrete surface. \u00a0Concrete swimming pool finishes come in many styles, types and colors. \u00a0One of the most popular finished is pebble finish.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/pebble-tec-pool.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1685\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/pebble-tec-pool.jpg\" alt=\"pebble-tec-pool\" width=\"412\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/pebble-tec-pool.jpg 412w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/pebble-tec-pool-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It usually takes about 7 to 10 working days to complete a basic concrete swimming pool. \u00a0After your pool is complete the largest maintenance issue that is unique to concrete pools is resurfacing. \u00a0depending on your chemical usage and how well you take care of your pool a concrete finish should last 10 years.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2094\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2094\" class=\"wp-image-2094 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/10400890_1055469414475490_7851460178567215180_n.jpg\" alt=\"10400890_1055469414475490_7851460178567215180_n\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/10400890_1055469414475490_7851460178567215180_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/10400890_1055469414475490_7851460178567215180_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/10400890_1055469414475490_7851460178567215180_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/10400890_1055469414475490_7851460178567215180_n-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2094\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rembrandt Pools, California 7605786269, http:\/\/rembrandtpoolsandspas.com<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2084\" style=\"width: 2058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2084\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2084\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/12633518_1033316636690768_8257864408928246466_o.jpg\" alt=\"For over 70 years, Anthony &amp; Sylvan has been designing and building quality swimming pools for families in Las Vegas, and has been repeatedly recognized for its reputation for excellence. This reputation was earned by providing high value to their customers--with the time and money that is invested into adding a swimming pool to a backyard, you want the right swimming pool builder to do the job properly, professionally and with high quality workmanship. Contact Anthony &amp; Sylvan today for free designs and estimates on the pool of your dreams! 1-877-SAY-SWIM (729-7946) http:\/\/www.anthonysylvan.com\/locations\/nevada\/\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/12633518_1033316636690768_8257864408928246466_o.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/12633518_1033316636690768_8257864408928246466_o-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/12633518_1033316636690768_8257864408928246466_o-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/12633518_1033316636690768_8257864408928246466_o-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/12633518_1033316636690768_8257864408928246466_o-624x418.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2084\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anthony &amp; Sylvan , Las Vegas, \u00a01-877-SAY-SWIM (729-7946)\u00a0http:\/\/www.anthonysylvan.com\/locations\/nevada\/<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Concrete pools are not always the most expensive option<\/strong>. \u00a0The price of your swimming pool depends on many factors outside of the material that is used to construct a pool. \u00a0The best way to make sure that you get the right <a title=\"Swimming pool quotes concrete pool\" href=\"http:\/\/www,swimmingpoolquotes.com\/?source=SPQBLOGconcretepool\" target=\"_blank\">swimming pool for you<\/a> is to research all three major pool types for yourself before making a selection.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Change the width and height values to suit you best --><\/p>\n<div class=\"typeform-widget\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 500px;\" data-url=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.typeform.com\/to\/gEmkZH\" data-text=\"How Much Does a Pool Cost\"><\/div>\n<p><script>\/\/ <![CDATA[\n(function(){var qs,js,q,s,d=document,gi=d.getElementById,ce=d.createElement,gt=d.getElementsByTagName,id='typef_orm',b='https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/share.typeform.com\/';if(!gi.call(d,id)){js=ce.call(d,'script');js.id=id;js.src=b+'widget.js';q=gt.call(d,'script')[0];q.parentNode.insertBefore(js,q)}})()\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Concrete pools are one of the most popular types of in ground swimming pools. While most swimming pool types are flexible in terms of shapes and sizes, concrete or gunite in ground swimming pools are generally the most flexible. \u00a0They can fit into practically any backyard and can be formed into any shapes, depths, designs. 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