Gym and Swim
Gym and Swim
Gym and Swim
Residential Shotcrete/Gunite Pools
Residential Shotcrete/Gunite Pools

Residential
Shotcrete/Gunite Pools

The shotcrete, or wet method of pool construction consists of placing under pressure, high tensile strength concrete over a 1/2 " steel cage or 12" centers. Shot concrete enables us to design and build many unique pools. Gym & Swim uses a commercial grade 1/2" steel frame while most builders use 3/8" steel. The shotcrete method allows formation of structured shapes including walls, floors and roofs. Our shotcrete mix consists of sand, pea gravel and cement. Our special formula allows for the same exact mix to be provided by our concrete suppliers each time we "shoot" a pool. We maintain a consistent, stronger mix when not adding water at the nozzle. Our pools are a frame versus shooting against the dirt so that we maintain an exact thickness to our pool walls. This form can be wood, steel, or polystyrene. In the case of any wood being used, it is removed before backfill of the shell takes place. "Shot" concrete enables us to build swim-up bars, vanishing edges, spillover spas, islands, beach entries, caves, grottos and perimeter overflows to name a few.

Shotcrete pools are a monolithic structure with no seams or cold joints making it a stronger pool shell. Only periodic surface refinishing is needed with these long lasting pools.

We can create any look or feel to your swimming pool with a variety of surface options including Hydrazza, Marbelite or Pebble interior finishes. Other options including but not limited to are natural rock or faux rock waterfalls, concrete "shot" or "faux" rock grottos, firepits and fountains.

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