Design/Build

National Pools of Roanoke, Inc. uses Computer Aided Design (CAD) for all of our pool and spa designs. Plans for all pools are drawn in house including a dimension layout, plumbing layout, side view, wall section layout and filter room layout. Other architects may design the general layout of the pool, which is then transferred and modified into the pool plans.

A typical wall section includes a 6” gravel base, a 6” concrete floor and a 6” gunite wall. The gravel base is used to protect against settling and to protect the plumbing underneath the pool. After the gravel base is installed a matrix of ½” steel reinforcement is installed 12” on center in the floor and up the walls. First the concrete floor is poured (3500 psi) and then walls are gunited (4500+ psi). After the concrete shell is finished, the waterline ceramic tile and coping is installed. Then the decking, fencing and landscaping should be done around the pool by other subcontractors. The pool is then cleaned, plastered and immediately filled with water.

 

The dimension layout includes the dimensions of the pool and locations of fittings within the pool. Each pool is equipped with skimmers, main drains and returns. Items such as ladders, handrails and lights are typical, but not required. The dimension layout will also include the placement of steps, seats and any other features of the pool.

To view Tile Samples, click here.

To view Coping Samples, click here.

To view Plaster Samples, click here.