Gunite Swimming Pools

Leak Detection and Swimming Pool Cracks

2015-01-19T11:37:00.004-08:00

Deciding to own a gunite swimming pool is a big commitment, one that comes with a lot of added responsibility. Fortunately for pool owners, there are companies like Danna Pools Inc. who are professionally trained and provide impeccable service in the swimming pool industry. Many clients, or potential clients, ask us about cracks in the walls of the swimming pool and possible leaks that could occur. Leaks and cracks can have a large effect on not only your pool, but your wallet as well.

There are many different types of cracks that could occur in the walls of a gunite swimming pool. The crack could be in the shell of the pool, the plaster surface, and it could even be inside the plumbing or next to a skimmer or drain. There are many times that clients come to us with concerns about cracks because their pool is losing water, when the pool is actually just naturally losing water from things like evaporation and excessive use. There is a way to detect if the pool has a leak or is just losing water naturally. Fill the pool up to the top of the tile line and do not use it for 24-48 hours. If the water has dropped anywhere from ½ an inch to an inch or more, you most likely have a leak somewhere in the pool.

Once you have determined that you have a leak, it is time for Danna Pools, or your regular pool company, to detect where exactly that leak is coming from. As a professional service company, we like to use up-to-date techniques to detect leaks. We would check the plaster and shell of the pool, the fittings around the pool plumbing, the skimmers, and even the equipment such as the pump, filter, and heater. When it comes to detecting a leak, you should leave no stone un-turned. The sooner you find and fix the leak, the sooner you can stop paying extra monthly fees for water and electricity.

There are many different solutions that can come about to fix the crack or leak depending on where it is detected. If the leak is in the plaster or shell of the pool, sometimes it can be fixed using a mortar mix that patches the leak or crack, and sometimes we would need to cut out a small section of the pool to repair it. If the leak is detected in the skimmers, this can be very easy to fix. We would either patch the skimmer, or we would cut the concrete around the skimmer, remove it, and then replace the whole thing. The most difficult leak or crack to fix is the underground plumbing leak. If you have a broken or busted pip in your underground plumbing the costs to dig up the plumbing and replace it can be high.

Danna Pools Inc. has done many different types of leak detection and repair, and we can honestly say that we are up to the challenge no matter how difficult the job. Experts in the pool industry always say that prevention is the best solution. Getting weekly maintenance and regular services on your swimming pool can prevent many different leaks or cracks waiting to happen.

Follow Danna Pools Inc.

2015-01-13T15:30:00.002-08:00

Since the beginning of the social media world, there have been many different ways to connect with your favorite companies. Over the last few years companies like Facebook and Twitter have made it extremely easy for customers all over the world to stay updated on the latest news and savings that companies are offering. Starting in 2010, Danna Pools Inc. has been a part of this same social media world, offering customers all across the Chicago-land region tips, tricks, advice, and even savings via social media. We are proud to inform everyone reading this post that we are now available on more social media sites than ever before! Danna Pools Inc. has expanded to more social media outlets, increasing your opportunities to get much needed Gunite swimming pool advice and much needed savings year round. Here are some of our most used social media outlets, and some information on how we use each one to provide incomparable service to our current and future customers:

As a premiere swimming pool contractor in the Chicago-land area, we absolutely love Facebook! This particular social media outlet allows us to have conversations with our customers like never before. Giving us the ability to post images, ask questions, and inform the public, Facebook helps us create and maintain great relationships with people in the market to own a swimming pool. Click here to visit The Danna Pools Inc. Facebook Page...

YouTube can be used to inform the public about your profession using something that everyone loves... VIDEOS! Danna Pools Inc. already has multiple videos posted to YouTube and we have had over 25,000 minutes watched in just the past year!!! We are able to show potential customers the process in which we perform our work so that they feel much more comfortable doing business with us. Click here to visit The Danna Pools Inc. YouTube Page...

Just like Facebook, Danna Pools Inc. uses Google+ to stay connected with people all over the Chicago-land region. Something that is unique about Google+ is that you can leave reviews about a company and find their location to get directions to their place of business. Danna Pools Inc. already has positive multiple reviews on Google+ detailing the appreciation customers have for our company. Click here to visit The Danna Pools Inc. Google+ Page...

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Renovation Ideas for Gunite Swimming Pools

2015-01-09T08:24:00.001-08:00

Gunite swimming pools are very flexible when it comes to add-ons. You can customize just about everything on these pools. That is why they are so highly coveted. Gunite pools add a certain swagger to your backyard that other pools do not. Just seeing all the different shapes and colors of the different material used to build them will take your breath away. People get all kinds of things in their new gunite pool that they are not able to get with other types of pools. Things like custom coping, custom tile, a natural stone deck, swim jets, pool lights, auto covers… you name it, and someone has it.
One of the best-selling products on the market when it comes to pool renovations is a natural stone deck. Everybody wants one of these because they not only make your pool look amazing, but they make your entire yard look amazing as well. The mixture of boldness and beauty is what gives this type of deck its allure to customers. The rocks are crafted to be shiny and colorful (with all natural color, not bright rainbow colors) and yet bold and natural. This mix will give any yard a more vibrant and appealing look. You don’t need to worry about the actual pool construction, the plumbing and electricity is installed right underneath the deck with ease. The coping of Gunite Swimming Pools is also considered in the deck building process.
Coping is the custom stone put on the edge of the pool that looks like it is “hanging over” it. This stone comes in all different types and can be custom cut to your liking. It is very important to make sure the colors are right because you cannot just exchange the stone if you don’t like how it looks. Before the project begins, you will be prompted with all the decisions associated with your pool and its custom features. So make sure you make up your mind before you order anything. The other aspect to a natural stone deck is that the cost is very reasonable. Taking in consideration the material used and time spent on the project, natural stone decks are a very good way to add some life to your pool.
The next things I want to talk about are water features. Water features can add all kinds of different looks to your pool. You can have a fountain or a rock waterfall at one end of your pool, you could get custom fountains outside of the pool that spray into the pool, you could get swim jets, bubble jets or even custom fountain that spray over your tile. The different variations are endless. I have met people who have custom shaped tile at the bottom and sides of their pool. the tile is shaped lie dolphins and fish to give the pool a very “aquatic” feel. This is a very unique aspect to the pool building process. Companies that don’t have a specialist on staff rarely add extra stuff like this. It takes skill and years of experience to craft certain aspects of Gunite Swimming Pools. So when you are researching pool companies, make sure you don’t just choose a company because of their name. ask to look at previous work and ask about how they do their work. These questions will tell you a lot about the company you are hiring and if they are the right team for the job.

Swimming Pool Maintenance

2012-01-23T10:37:00.000-08:00

Winterizing уоur in-ground swimming pool is essential if yоu expect to enjoy the nеxt summer in yоur backyard, splashing іn the water. Aѕ а pool owner, yоu defіnitelу don't wаnt to open уоur swimming arеa whеn thе wеathеr warms tо find thаt уour pool iѕn't fit fоr nеither man nor beast! Esрecіally if уоu аre јuѕt gеtting yоur pool installed аt home, іt's important tо knоw the proper procedures of swimming pool maintenance ѕо thеre аrе no problems in the future.

Whеn уоu "winterize," or close, yоur swimming pool yоu takе steps to protect thе bowl frоm thе elements, and to maintain clean surfaces аs muсh аѕ рoѕѕiblе ѕo thаt thеrе іѕ leѕs work to do in thе spring оr summer. If уou leave уour water іn thе pool, defіnitеlу takе note оf theѕе tips:

1) Havе уоur water tested fоr thе correct chemical balance. Your local pool supplies shop mау offer this service іf yоu'rе nоt ѕurе hоw to dо іt уоurѕelf. It's important to make surе thе alkalinity and pH iѕ right іn уоur water becаusе thiѕ helps kееp thе water clean аnd prevents stains and othеr damage during thе winter. If yоu visit уour pool store, уоu mаy ѕee winter kits for sale - theѕе are helpful іn performing swimming pool maintenance and keeping your water's freshness аnd color.

2) If уou havе reаѕоn tо bеlіеvе thе temperature will drop to below freezing, bе warned how thіѕ will affect уour pool. Water expands when it freezes, аnd thіѕ соuld mеаn damage tо уоur liner оr bowl and сauѕе leaks lаtеr оn. Yоu maу wiѕh to kеeр уоur water level low еnоugh ѕо thiѕ dоeѕn't happen - keeping іt belоw уоur skimmers will hеlp.

3) Your plumbing lines and filters shоuld bе cleared оf water. If you'rе nоt sure hоw tо dо thіs уоursеlf, уоur local pool experts can takе care оf thіs for nоw.

4) Invest іn а strong cover fоr уour pool. Thіs will hеlp kееp out debris that yоu wоuld оthеrwiѕе skim оut оn а regular basis.

Taking care оf your pool when уоu are not uѕing it will hеlр ensure that yоur swimming аrеa iѕ perfectly clean аnd healthy fоr the next summer period. Swimming pool maintenance is essential to knоwing the balance and levels of уоur water, if it is too confusing for you, consult wіth pool experts whеn уоu саn. Onсе winter іѕ over аnd the cover comеѕ off, yоu'll enjoy anothеr season of swimming and backyard fun with family and friends.

Swimming Pool Maintenance Innovation

2012-01-16T10:51:00.000-08:00

Swimming Pool Maintenance uѕеd tо be a herculean task. Evеn if thе pool owner has all the chemicals, tools аnd scrubs needed tо keеp hіѕ pool іn tip top condition, thеrе wоuld be sоmе factor that cannоt be remedied bу theѕe measures. Takе for еxаmplе leaves falling on thе pool саnnоt be prevented by thеsе maintenance supplies.

Even if he haѕ a state of thе art filtration, thiѕ сannot do anything to dead cat floating оn thе water. Worse іt cannоt prevent wayward children оr pets from falling іnto thеm. Tо prevent theѕe things from ruining the swimming pool, the bеѕt solution may be a robot pool keeper whісh wіll guard it 24/7. But no ѕuch thing іѕ invented уet.

Whаt has bеen invented аnd cоuld be the bеѕt thing thаt сould kеер thе water clean and safe at all times arе pool covers. Thеѕe are simple yet practical solutions tо еvеrу pool perennial problem оf undesirable intrusion еіthеr bу falling leaves whiсh rot іn the pool water аnd hasten algae аnd bacteria growth, dead pets which haѕ accidentally drowned while thе pool owner wеre not lооking.

Most importantly, іt iѕ thе bеst assurance thаt beloved young children wіll nоt tiptoe аnd fall іnto thеm. Pool covers arе lіkе lid covers, this time іt is а cover for thе whоlе pool. As ѕuch, nо falling leaves or dead cat cаn go іntо them. Children аnd pets саn be saved аѕ pool covers аrе designed tо hold heavy loads. Covers аre the еvеr ready safety nets. Thе ultimate benefit of Swimming Pool Maintenance іs that thе water beneath іt is kеpt clean аnd ready fоr thе nеxt swimming hotel.

Danna Pools Inc. Is Offering Timeless Gunite Swimming Pools

2011-12-19T12:38:00.000-08:00

Danna Pools Inc is offering the greatest deals on all of our gunite swimming pools in stock. It doesn’t matter what shape, size or depth you want, Danna Pools Inc has the best products at the cheapest price. We take in consideration that not everyone can afford the biggest pool or the most luxurious pool. We know that people have to spend money on a budget and that a new pool probably doesn’t fit in that budget. So do a little research and see how good our prices are compared to our competitors. Nobody can out-perform Danna Pools Inc when it comes to quality and expertise. If you were wondering what exactly sets Gunite Swimming Pools apart from the other types of pools, listen up. Im about to tell you why you should invest in a gunite pool, and also why you should purchase it from Danna Pools Inc.
Every gunite pool has its own unique features. It all really depends on what the customer wants and how they want to customize their own pool. The reason gunite swimming pools are all different is because of the amount of customizations that are available. You can change the shape, size, depth, color, tile, coping, and even your plaster finish. Believe me, when you start to get creative with these customizations, your pool will be one-of-a-kind! Danna Pools Inc. is the very best at taking your requests and ideas, and turning them into reality. We have built things like custom rock waterfalls, animal shaped tile, beautiful natural stone decks and many, many more custom features. Although these different features come standard with Gunite Swimming Pools, most other types of pools don’t allow a wide variety of custom features. Above ground pools and fiberglass pools are among the different pool types that limit your customizations quite a bit. When building and investing in property like a swimming pool, you should take into consideration that it should be there for a long, long time. You don’t want to purchase a swimming pool and then a month later, have to repair it or replace it. Gunite Swimming Pools are the most resilient and long-lasting pools on the market, and that is all Danna Pools Inc. does. We build Gunite Swimming Pools.
Because Danna Pools Inc. only builds Gunite Swimming Pools, we are simply the best at what we do. We will take the challenge against any other company in the industry, and be confident that our pools with be much better quality and last much longer than anyone else’s. If you are still not sure on whom to call for your new pool, do some research. Look at our website and check out the work we have done so far. It will blow you away! We have worked on big pools, small pools, exotic pools and boring pools. You name it, we’ve built it. When it comes too quality, you can’t beat our prices. So check us out and see what you think, then give us a call for a free pool quote and maybe Danna Pools Inc. will be turning your backyard into a local paradise!

Keeping Gunite Swimming Pools Clean

2011-12-15T18:41:00.000-08:00

To comprehend the difference between guite pools and any other pool on the marketplace, all you have to do is take care of one. The quantity of effort involved with a gunite pool is pretty much triple that of any other sort of pool. But don't worry cause im here to help you see a little more about the process of Swimming Pool Maintenance. There are multiple things that go into the maintenance operation such as vacuuming the pool, skimming the pool, washing the filters and precisely adjusting the chemicals. Please do not strive to do these things yourself unless you comprehend what you are doing. Call a pool professional to come in and do weekly maintenance. The first thing that a pool staff should do when they arrive is check the chemicals. This will assure the maintenance workforce how much chemicals are needed at the conclusion of the labor. If there are two people on the appointment, one should have already started vacuuming the pool while the other was checking the chemicals. If not, vacuuming is still the next labor (With one person on the job, it takes much more time to finish the task). The bottom of the pool has to be unsoiled when you leave the labor. This is very important because the bottom of the pool is what gives the water its color. When the pool floor is grimy, the whole pool is basically unclean. Next step is to skim the pool (this is usually done while the other is vacuuming). It takes much longer to vacuum the pool than it does to skim it. They both have to be done with longanimity and not rushed. If you rush either of these things, the soil and leaves will just stay on the bottom of these Gunite Swimming Pools and drift around. Going leisurely ensures that all the dirt is captured and not stirred up. Sometimes skimming can be the only thing one person does during the whole maintenance process. Because some pools are covered by trees, the amount of leaves can be scary. spending the whole hour on simply skimming would be a better fit appointment in this case. As this is happening the other person is doing the remainder of the duties. After vacuuming, the filters need be cleaned. When you vacuum a pool, 90% of the time, you will hook up you vacuum to a skimmer pipe and suck all of the filth into the filter. This is the desirable way to do it because you don't have to mess with any filth or waste. But once you are done with the delightful white filters will be unclean. What you would do is shut down the system, take out the filters, and proceed to clean them with a hose. The dirt will come right off with a powerful hose spray. This is an fundamental part to maintaining a clean pool. These filters are what spotless the circulating water in your pool. They keep it unsoiled until they get too dirty and can't keep it clean anymore. After you have cleaned the filters and put the system back together, you can now contribute chemicals to the pool. We advocate that you don't add these chemicals yourself. They are meant to be person friendly but if you contribute too much it can burn the skin and eyes. Leave this job to your local pool contractors. Also the system need be running when the chemicals are added. This ensures that the chemicals get circulated and are not sitting in one area. Once the chemicals are added, you have to wait a little while before you can swim. Depending on the sum, we advise a 12 to 24 hour break from swimming after chemicals are added. This helps keep kids safe and helps you, as the pool owner, to see if the chemicals are working properly. I hope this helps anyone that was curious about Gunite Swimming Pools and how to properly maintain them. If you are in Chicago, check out Danna Pools Inc.

Renovation Ideas for Gunite Swimming Pools

2011-12-12T10:51:00.001-08:00

Gunite swimming pools are very flexible when it comes to add-ons. You can customize just about everything on these pools. That is why they are so highly coveted. Gunite pools add a certain swagger to your backyard that other pools do not. Just seeing all the different shapes and colors of the different material used to build them will take your breath away. People get all kinds of things in their new gunite pool that they are not able to get with other types of pools. Things like custom coping, custom tile, a natural stone deck, swim jets, pool lights, auto covers… you name it, and someone has it.

One of the best-selling products on the market when it comes to swimming pool renovations is a natural stone deck. Everybody wants one of these because they not only make your pool look amazing, but they make your entire yard look amazing as well. The mixture of boldness and beauty is what gives this type of deck its allure to customers. The rocks are crafted to be shiny and colorful (with all natural color, not bright rainbow colors) and yet bold and natural. This mix will give any yard a more vibrant and appealing look. You don’t need to worry about the actual pool construction, the plumbing and electricity is installed right underneath the deck with ease. The coping of the pool is also considered in the deck building process.

Coping is the custom stone put on the edge of the pool that looks like it is “hanging over” it. This stone comes in all different types and can be custom cut to your liking. It is very important to make sure the colors are right because you cannot just exchange the stone if you don’t like how it looks. Before the project begins, you will be prompted with all the decisions associated with your pool and its custom features. So make sure you make up your mind before you order anything. The other aspect to a natural stone deck is that the cost is very reasonable. Taking in consideration the material used and time spent on the project, natural stone decks are a very good way to add some life to your pool.

The next things I want to talk about are water features. Water features can add all kinds of different looks to your pool. You can have a fountain or a rock waterfall at one end of your pool, you could get custom fountains outside of the pool that spray into the pool, you could get swim jets, bubble jets or even custom fountain that spray over your tile. The different variations are endless. I have met people who have custom shaped tile at the bottom and sides of their pool. the tile is shaped lie dolphins and fish to give the pool a very “aquatic” feel. This is a very unique aspect to the pool building process. Companies that don’t have a specialist on staff rarely add extra stuff like this. It takes skill and years of experience to craft certain aspects relating to gunite swimming pools. So when you are researching pool companies, make sure you don’t just choose a company because of their name. ask to look at previous work and ask about how they do their work. These questions will tell you a lot about the company you are hiring and if they are the right team for the job.

Maintenance for Gunite Swimming Pools

2011-12-10T10:59:00.000-08:00

To understand the difference between guite pools and any other pool on the market, ll you have to do is take care of one. The amount of work involved with a gunite pool is almost triple that of any other type of pool. But don’t worry cause im here to help you understand a little more about the process of swimming pool maintenance. There are multiple things that go into the maintenance process such as vacuuming the pool, skimming the pool, washing the filters and correctly adjusting the chemicals.

Please do not attempt to do these things yourself unless you understand what you are doing. Call a pool professional to come in and do weekly maintenance.

The first thing that a pool company should do when they arrive is check the chemicals. This will tell the maintenance crew how much chemicals are needed at the end of the job. If there are two people on the job, one should have already started vacuuming the pool while the other was checking the chemicals. If not, vacuuming is still the next task (With one person on the job, it takes much more time to finish the job). The bottom of the pool has to be clean when you leave the job. This is very important because the bottom of the pool is what gives the water its color. When the pool floor is dirty, the whole pool is basically dirty. Next step is to skim the pool (this is usually done while the other is vacuuming). It takes much longer to vacuum the pool than it does to skim it. They both have to be done with patience and not rushed. If you rush either of these things, the dirt and leaves will just stay in the pool and float around. Going slow ensures that all the dirt is captured and not stirred up. Sometimes skimming can be the only thing one person does during the whole maintenance process. Because some pools are cover by trees, the amount of leaves can be overwhelming. Spending the whole hour on just skimming would be a better fit job in this situation. While this is happening the other person is doing the rest of the duties. After vacuuming, the filters must be cleaned. When you vacuum a pool, 90% of the time, you will hook up you vacuum to a skimmer pipe and suck all of the dirt into the filter. This is the proper way to do it because you don’t have to mess with any dirt or waste. But once you are finished the nice white filters will be dirty. What you would do is shut down the system, take out the filters, and proceed to clean them with a hose. The dirt will come right off with a powerful hose spray. This is an essential part to maintaining a clean pool. These filters are what clean the circulating water in your pool. They keep it clean until they get too dirty and can’t keep it clean anymore. After you have cleaned the filters and put the system back together, you can now add chemicals to the pool. We recommend that you don’t add these chemicals yourself. They are meant to be person friendly but if you add too much it can burn the skin and eyes. Leave this task to your local pool contractors. Also the system must be running when the chemicals are added. This ensures that the chemicals get circulated and are not sitting in one spot. Once the chemicals are added, you have to wait a little while before you can swim. Depending on the amount, we recommend a 12 to 24 hour break from swimming after chemicals are added. This helps keep kids safe and helps you, as the pool owner, to see if the chemicals are working properly. I hope this helps anyone that was curious about swimming pool maintenance.