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Concrete pools are some of the highest quality swimming pools built. When constructed properly, these pools offer years of use before requiring much maintenance or repair. The most popular type of concrete pool construction today is done with either shotcrete or gunite, which are mixtures of concrete and sand that are sprayed onto a metal frame. | Concrete pools are some of the highest quality swimming pools built. When constructed properly, these pools offer years of use before requiring much maintenance or repair. The most popular type of concrete pool construction today is done with either shotcrete or gunite, which are mixtures of concrete and sand that are sprayed onto a metal frame. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
# Mark out and excavate the area of the yard to install the concrete pool. The hole should be dug approximately 9 to 12 inches (23 to 31 cm) deeper than you want the depth of your pool, to allow room for surfacing the bottom of the basin. A lip is also left around the perimeter of the hole to accommodate sufficient working room for placing forms. | # Mark out and excavate the area of the yard to install the concrete pool. The hole should be dug approximately 9 to 12 inches (23 to 31 cm) deeper than you want the depth of your pool, to allow room for surfacing the bottom of the basin. A lip is also left around the perimeter of the hole to accommodate sufficient working room for placing forms. | ||
