Structural Spray Application That Fits Any Shape
Concrete & Gunite Pools in Loganville for properties requiring custom depths, integrated features, and luxury finish flexibility
Gunite pool construction involves structural design, excavation, rebar installation, gunite spray application, plaster finish, and equipment integration, with each phase allowing design adjustments that fiberglass shells can't accommodate. The method suits Georgia soil conditions by creating a reinforced concrete shell that anchors into the ground, and the spray process builds thickness exactly where structural loads require it. Broussard Luxury Pools builds concrete and gunite pools across Loganville, Jefferson, and Blue Ridge, specializing in gunite as the primary luxury method and documenting spray and finish work on-site throughout the project.
After excavation reaches engineered depth and shape, steel rebar is tied into a framework that defines the pool's structure, including steps, benches, sun shelves, and spa integration points if included in the design. Gunite—a dry concrete mix sprayed at high pressure—coats the rebar framework and builds up thickness in layers, creating a monolithic shell that cures over several days. Plaster finishing follows curing, applying the final waterproof surface in colors and textures that range from standard white to exposed aggregate or glass bead finishes.
Arrange a design consultation to review lot grades, structural options, and finish selections based on your budget and desired pool features.
What Total Design Customization Allows
Gunite application adapts to any shape drawn in the structural plan, so you can incorporate curved walls, zero-entry beaches, swim-up bars, underwater ledges, and variable depths from three feet to eight feet or more without mold constraints. Integrated spas share the same shell and plumbing, with spillways that circulate water between the spa and pool, and raised bond beams create seating areas or planters built directly into the structure. Finish options include smooth trowel plaster, quartz blends that add color and texture, or pebble surfaces that create natural-looking patterns.
Once construction completes and the pool fills, you'll notice the shape matches the design plan exactly, depth transitions feel gradual without abrupt drop-offs, and the plaster finish cures to a uniform color without blotchy areas or soft spots. Broussard Luxury Pools provides on-job documentation showing rebar layout, gunite spray progression, and plaster application, so you see how the structure builds from framework to finished surface.
Gunite projects take longer than fiberglass installations due to curing time and multi-phase finishing work, and costs run higher because of the labor-intensive spray and plaster processes. Design changes after rebar installation require rework, so finalizing the plan before excavation prevents delays and cost overruns.
Answers to Common Gunite Pool Questions
Gunite pool builds involve structural engineering, finish selections, and timeline planning, and these questions clarify what the process includes and how decisions affect the final result.
What makes gunite pools more customizable than fiberglass options?
Gunite is sprayed over rebar frameworks built to any shape, allowing curved walls, integrated spas, benches, swim-outs, and variable depths without factory mold limitations, while fiberglass shells arrive pre-formed in fixed shapes and sizes.
How long does gunite take to cure before plaster application in Loganville?
Gunite cures enough for plaster application within seven to ten days under normal spring and summer conditions in North Georgia, but cold or wet weather can extend curing time and delay the finishing phase.
What finish options work best for Georgia climate conditions?
Quartz and pebble finishes resist staining and surface wear better than standard plaster, hold up to chemical fluctuations common in warmer climates, and offer color choices that complement surrounding hardscape and landscaping materials.
How does the rebar framework affect pool strength and longevity?
Rebar reinforcement distributes structural loads across the entire shell, preventing cracks from ground movement or hydrostatic pressure, and proper spacing and tie patterns ensure the gunite bonds completely to the steel without voids that weaken the structure.
What happens if I want to add features after the design is finalized?
Changes after rebar installation require cutting, rewelding, and additional gunite application, which adds cost and delays the schedule, so finalizing benches, steps, spa integration, and lighting placements before excavation prevents rework and keeps the project on timeline.
Broussard Luxury Pools specializes in gunite construction and manages the full build cycle from structural engineering through final finish work. Request a project consultation to discuss design possibilities, finish options, and construction timelines tailored to your property and budget parameters.