Construction, Industries, Swimming Pools
Builder’s Guide to Swimming Pool Construction
- Break into the lucrative swimming pool construction business with this practical how-to guide. Here you’ll learn how to get the permits and do the surveying, planning and layout for a typical pool, including how to read a soils report. You’ll read about the excavation, backfill, soil compaction, sand and gravel bedding and drainage requirements, and mechanical systems such as pumps, heaters, filters, skimmers, and solar systems. Covers underground piping, including drain, supply, and gas; and electrical work, including grounding and supply to breaker, pump, underwater lighting, and heater. Shows wood and pre-fabricated metal forms for walls, steps, spas, equipment base and diving board base, and how to install bar and mesh steel reinforcement. Covers cast-in-place and sprayed concrete, and modern pool finishes available. Includes scheduling, and a section on estimating labor, material and equipment costs.
$76.99
Book Overview
- The Builder’s Guide to Swimming Pool Construction guide serves as an educational tool for those looking to understand the intricacies of pool construction. It provides insights into different types of pools, including concrete, fiberglass, and vinyl liner pools, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each. The book is structured to cater to both seasoned professionals and individuals considering a DIY approach to pool building.
- Key Aspects:
- Full-Scope Construction Coverage: This book walks you through every major phase of pool construction.
- Practical Tools & Forms
- Highlights:
- Easy Navigation
- Designed for Pros
About Max Schwartz
- Max Schwartz is a seasoned professional in the field of swimming pool construction and design. He is best known for authoring the Builder’s Guide to Swimming Pool Construction, a comprehensive resource that serves as both a practical manual and a reference guide for professionals and enthusiasts interested in constructing residential swimming pools.
- Schwartz’s expertise encompasses various aspects of pool construction, including planning, layout, earthwork, plumbing, electrical systems, and finishing techniques. His work is particularly valuable for those undertaking DIY projects or professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in pool building.
Specifications
| Weight | 3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11 × 8.5 × 1 in |
- Publisher: Builder’s Book, Inc.
- Edition/Release Date: October 1, 2005
- ISBN: 978-1889892504
- Pages: 244
- Format: Paperback / Softbound
- Target Audience: Professionals
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