Champions Custom Swimming Pool Construction Schedule - Spring, TX

DAY 1 - August 13th  EXCAVATION

Broke ground on another summer custom swimming pool. Today went very well in spite of the threat of rain. Spring Pools got an early start on excavation. This allowed for the steel and the stub plumbing to be installed in the pool as well. All in the same day!

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The 20 percent change of rain increased to a 40 percent by the end of the day. There were a few drops, but nothing to keep from having the pool ready for Modern Method Gunite in the morning.

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Thanks to Houston Diggers, Houston Rebar, and Jorge Plumbing for working hard to get the job done.

 

DAY 2 - August 14th  GUNITE

Modern Method got an early start on the gunite. Gunite is an concrete that is pumped dry through a high pressured hose then mixed with water as it is being sprayed out of the hose. This process creates a mixure that bonds to the surface it is applied to. The pool is finished in about six hours. The gunite has to be "watered" four times a day for five days, while the it is curing. The watering helps the gunite cure at a slower rate, so it will not crack.

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DAY 3 - August 15th  PLUMBING

Plumbing and equipment was installed.

 

DAY 4 - August 16th  Sunday

No Work Scheduled

 

DAY 5 - August 17th  ELECTRICAL

Installed the Intellitouch automated system. This allows the homeowner complete control over the pools pumps, lights, salt system, and heater from inside the home. The electrical panel was also upgrade per the customers request.

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DAY 6 - August 18th  TILE & COPING

The Tile and Coping usually takes two to three days depending on the complexity of the design. This pool has both flagstone and ceramic tile for the waterline. The spa and raised beam are finished with flagstone.

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DAY 7 - August 19th  TILE & COPING

The tile and coping for the Townes custom pool is finished. The sheer descents are set in place, and the back of the raised beam is finished in flagstone.

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DAY 8 - August 20th  DECKING

The deck was laid out and the forms where put into place.

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DAY 9 - August 21st  DECKING

Met with the mason who will install the flagstone inlays and put in a flagstone ramp and step. The deck is scheduled to be poured next week.

 

DAY 10 & 11 - August 22nd & 23rd  (Saturday & Sunday)

No Work Scheduled

 

DAY 12 - August 24th 

No Work Scheduled

 

DAY 13 - August 25th 

No Work Scheduled

 

DAY 14 - August 26th  DECKING

Pea Gravel Deck with flagstone inlays is poured today.

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Notice the footing support for the deck. It is continuous along the side of the deck. This extra support minimizes any settling of the deck. Spring Pools also takes great care in making sure the splashed concrete is cleaned off of all surfaces.

 

DAY 15 - August 27th 

No Work Scheduled

 

DAY 16 - August 28th  PLASTER

The Townes' selected white plaster with blue trim tile and a Gecko mosaic for their swimming pool. Today the plaster crew cleans the pool.

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DAY 17 & 18 - August 29th & 30th  SATURDAY & SUNDAY

No Work Scheduled.

 

DAY 19 - August 31st  PLASTER

Plaster was scheduled for today. Due to a delay on another job, plaster was rescheduled for tomorrow.

 

DAY 20 - September 1st  PLASTER

Two coats of white plaster where applied to the swimming pool. The pool is then filled with water. The plaster will cure underwater. While the plaster is curing, it is brushed twice a day for six days. Brushing the plaster gives it a smoother finish.

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DAY 21 - September 2nd

No Work Schdeuled. The swimming pool is filling with water.

 

DAY 22 - September 3rd  CONSTRUCTION IS FINISHED

Raised Beam with Sheer Descents and Fountains