Lucas Firmin Blog

Adding water features to your gunite pool can add dramatic changes in your pool’s appearance as well as create a calming and appealing ambiance.  The type of water feature you add to your pool is a personal choice based on how you want your pool to feel and function.  Here are four features that we commonly see added when building a pool.  

When it comes to building a residential pool, you have a lot of options.  While some pool companies may limit you to a pre-determined number of selections, this is common for fiberglass pools, custom designed gunite pools offer limitless possibilities.  Your pool builder can create a design that meets your needs.  Here are five different custom pool designs and what they offer.  Of course, these can modified to make your pool unique to suit your taste.

When designing the perfect outdoor space for your in-ground swimming pool, deciding on the right deck is a key step in the process. As with any major home construction project, you’ve probably narrowed your choices down by asking yourself the following questions:

“If you want a pool so badly, dig it yourself!”

Maybe you’ve said it. Maybe it was said to you. Chances are it didn’t end well. If you were or have an industrious child, this overwrought phrase might’ve ended with some very dirty kids and a giant pit in your backyard.

Don’t risk it. Besides avoiding the under-aged demolition crew, there are several truly persuasive reasons to own an in-ground pool.

You’ve already made the most difficult decision: you’ve decided to build a pool. Reward yourself with the custom-designed pool of your dreams.  Stairs or stepladder? Tanning ledge or diving board? We’ve got ideas for every taste. So wet your whistle with these design elements!