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Gunite, explained.

Straight answers on gunite pools and shotcrete from a family crew that has shot shells on the Texas Gulf Coast for over 20 years.

June 25, 2026 · 6 min read

Gunite vs. Shotcrete: What's the Difference?

People use the words interchangeably, but gunite and shotcrete are placed two different ways. Here is what actually separates them.

June 21, 2026 · 6 min read

A well-built gunite shell is the longest-lasting pool structure there is. Here is what makes one last decades, and what makes one fail early.

June 16, 2026 · 7 min read

From steel and plumbing to a cured shell, here is how a gunite pool actually gets built.

June 11, 2026 · 6 min read

The honest answer is that it depends. Here is what actually drives the price of a gunite pool and shell in the Houston area.

June 6, 2026 · 6 min read

Curing is the part nobody sees, and it decides how long your pool lasts. Here is why it matters and where crews get it wrong.

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