Stamped Concrete
Spray Deck
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CONSTRUCTION GUIDE
THE POOL BUILDING PROCESS Prior to excavation, all building permits must be obtained and on site (if applicable). All scheduled dates are tentative and subject to change due to:
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Each phase must
be completed and approved by the superintendent before scheduling
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Adverse weather
conditions, such as wind or rain, can delay steel, shotcrete,
deck and • Revisions to the final approved plan will cause delays.
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There may be days
when no worked is performed on site. This is due to the specialized
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3 .... Layout 5 Caliche 6 Plimbing 7 Steel 10 Shotcrete 11 Tile & Rock Work / Waterfalls
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• Pool shape is spray painted on the ground per plan.
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Superintendent
checks the layout for accuracy and the lot thoroughly for construction
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If the homeowner
wishes to make changes, now is the time. It is much easier to erase
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• The pool is dug. • Mounds are formed at the location of steps.
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Dump trucks full
of dirt are very heavy. Concrete
may break if they cross over it to
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Trucks and
tractors will make a mess of the access area. This can not be avoided.
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If rock or
unusual soil conditions are encountered during excavation, a hard dig could • The superintendent will inspect and verify it is a hard dig. • If caliche is found, additional fees may be charged to continue digging and remove the caliche. • Outside bids for caliche removal are welcome, but will further delay construction.
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• All plumbing and pool equipment are installed. • The system is pressurized and checked for leaks. • Any plumbing leaks visible by a wet area or drip are repaired. • Installation of any gas lines (if applicable).
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The final gas
hook up, connecting the stub to the meter, can only be performed by
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• Steel bars (rebar) are placed in a grid-like pattern throughout the pool. • Steel is placed on top of the mounds for the steps. • Preliminary electrical inspection is scheduled. • Steel tied to follow structural engineering calculations, every pool is different based upon depths and configuration
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Install light niche and rough electrical and bonding is performed.
National codes require
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If someone other than Laguna is installing your wrought iron, make sure
they perform • Be sure to leave all breakers off. • Pre-gunite (shotcrete) inspection is scheduled.
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A city building
inspector will check the electrical, plumbing and steel for proper • Once inspection is approved, shotcrete will be scheduled.
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• Concrete is sprayed to create the pool shell and the steps are formed. • Spray shotcrete with water thoroughly 2-3 times per day for the next 7 days.
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Keeping the
concrete damp enables it to cure properly and reach full strength integrity. • Shrinkage cracks are normal and not structural in nature. Proper watering on the first day minimizes shrinkage cracks, although it probably will not prevent them. • Ensure all color selections for tile, grout, flagstone, deck and interior finish are approved.
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Waterfall or
other rock work is scheduled. Superintendent meets with homeowner to • A row of 6” wide tile is installed under deck placement and where specified per plan. • Unless specifically requested, we do not place tile on rolled beams. • Pre-deck inspection is scheduled. • Upon approval, clean up and deck are scheduled.
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Reminder –
barrier requirements must be met.
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Prepare area for
deck and place forms around edges. Check to ensure no changes • Concrete is poured and deck is sprayed with chosen color. • Clean up around pool and yard is completed.
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DO NOT WALK ON
WET CEMENT FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS. • Schedule masonry if applicable. • Code gate if applicable. • Schedule headset for in-floor systems.
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Schedule
superintendent pre-final inspection.
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Safety
codes are governed by the city to prevent children unsupervised access to the - Minimum 5' high block wall fence around the yard. - An outward opening gate to yard that is self-closing and self-latching. - All windows opening to yard have locks 54” high to prevent windows from opening more than 4”. - Sliding glass windows must be self-closing and self-latching with the handle 54” high. - Doors opening to the yard must have a lock 54” high. - Doors opening to the pool area must have door alarms.
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Laguna can be
contracted to obtain current barrier codes and bring residence to • A final or pre-plaster inspection is scheduled.
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• City inspector checks all safety barriers. • You must be home for this inspection. • Superintendent will check pool with you to ensure everything is correct.
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• A 1/2” thick layer of plaster or pebbled finish, depending on your contract, is sprayed and troweled onto the shotcrete surface. • Immediately after finish is applied, water begins filling the pool and/or spa. • Continue filling until water level is halfway up the tiles. • For plaster finish pools, begin brushing 3-5 times per day once the pool is full. ________________________________________________________________________________
• When your pool is full, contact the office to schedule your start up. • Our technician will come out to get the pool up and running. • Do not attempt to turn on the pool yourself. • Homeowner is responsible for start up chemicals. • Technician will orient you on equipment functionality and maintenance.
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• We will walk the project with you to note any unfinished items or necessary repairs. • A date for repairs will be scheduled with our office. HAVE FUN ENJOYING YOUR NEW LAGUNA POOL!! |