Pool Building Glossary
Definitions of key terms in custom pool design and construction β from pool types and finishes to features and equipment.
- Gunite Pool β What gunite is and why itβs the gold standard for custom pool construction
- Fiberglass Pool β How one-piece Imagine fiberglass shells are made and installed
- Fiberglass vs. Gunite Pool β Honest comparison for Chester County and Main Line properties
- Inground Pool Construction β The complete build process explained
- Pool Spa (Attached & Spillover) β Heated spas integrated with the pool, plus standalone hot tubs
- Tanning Ledge (Baja Shelf) β The shallow sun shelf for lounging, kids, and bubblers
- Vanishing Edge Pool β How infinity / negative-edge pools work and when they make sense
- Pool Coping β Materials, options, and selection guide
- Pool Plaster Finishes β White plaster, quartz, Pebble Tec, and glass tile compared
- Pebble Tec β The luxury exposed aggregate pool finish
- Pool Hardscape β Decks, coping, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens
- Saltwater Pool β How salt chlorine systems work and what they mean in our climate
- Pool Automation β Smart control of heating, lighting, and features from your phone
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