Pool Types
Gunite Pool Builder in Houston, TX
Gunite is the premium construction method for custom pools, offering unmatched strength, design flexibility, and longevity—especially important in Houston's challenging soil conditions.
About Gunite Pools
Gunite (also called shotcrete) is a mixture of cement, sand, and water applied pneumatically over a steel rebar framework. This creates a monolithic concrete shell that's incredibly strong and can be formed into virtually any shape. For Houston pool builders, gunite is the construction method of choice because it can be engineered to withstand the significant soil movement caused by our expansive Beaumont clay formation. Every HTX Custom Pools project uses gunite construction with reinforced steel rebar, engineered by licensed structural engineers who understand Houston's unique geological challenges.
Benefits
- Strongest pool shell construction method available
- Unlimited design flexibility—any shape, size, or depth
- Can be engineered for Houston's expansive clay soils
- Lasts 50+ years with proper maintenance
- Superior finish adhesion for plaster, pebble, or tile
Considerations
- Requires skilled certified applicators
- Must cure properly before finishing
- Higher material cost than fiberglass (but superior longevity)
- Requires structural engineering in clay soil areas
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