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Enhanced Pools builds swimming pools in Boise, Idaho and the greater Treasure Valley including Meridian, Eagle, Star, Kuna, Middleton, Nampa, and Caldwell.  We have also consulted and taught pool builders nationwide and internationally how to build pools with an automatic pool cover. Blog pictures and others used on our site are from projects we built or consulted.

Pool and Spa, Shotcrete Spa

Should I build an in-ground spa with my pool?

In-ground spas, including those built inside a pool, are not recommended by Enhanced Pools for Idaho homeowners. If you lived in a climate that did not experience the freeze-thaw cycle every year, we would wholeheartedly recommend it. However, we cannot make that recommendation here. We know how to do them,

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Shotcrete, gunite, swimming pool, rebound

Is there a difference between Gunite and Shotcrete?

Most people are unaware of the difference between shotcrete and gunite. Some builders across the US prefer shotcrete, while others prefer gunite. There isn’t a big difference in quality when applied correctly. Our preference is shotcrete. The products are very similar; they are both concrete products that are pumped through

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vanishing edge pool, tile pool

What kind of pool is most custom?

There is no question or argument to the statement that concrete pools are the most custom. You may have also heard them referred to as gunite pools, shotcrete pools, or plaster pools. Some pool styles can only be done with a plaster pool. For example, in-ground vinyl and fiberglass pools

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pool cover box, walk-on lid brackets

Most common construction mistakes continued

Swimming pool construction for pools with an automatic pool cover requires modifications to the construction process. Some of the changes are minor, but others are major and can cause significant problems if not done right. In our last blog, we addressed some common construction mistakes related to the pool cover

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