Pool project · Marana, AZ
Rectangular Pool with Sheer Descent Water Features in Marana, AZ
A long rectangular pool for a newer Marana backyard, with a tiled raised wall along one side that feeds two sheer descent water features, mosaic waterline tile, a travertine deck and coping, and a dark interior finish that deepens the water color. Our own crew handled every stage of this custom pool build.
- Rectangular concrete (shotcrete) pool
- Two sheer descent water features from a tiled raised wall
- Mosaic waterline tile
- Travertine deck and coping
- Dark interior finish
- Entry steps and bench seating
Services in this project: Custom Pool Construction · Water & Fire Features · Luxury Custom Pools · Pool Decks: Travertine & Pavers · Pool Tile & Coping Replacement
Marana, AZ · Designed in 3D, permitted and built by our own crew · More pools in Marana
Build progress
How we built this Marana pool with sheer descents
Every photo is from this one project, in the order it was built. Tap any photo to see it full size.
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Step 1 of 4
Rebar and plumbing for the pool and sheer descents
After the dig, our crew tied a rebar grid across the floor and up the walls of the excavation. Plumbing for the returns and for the two sheer descent water features was run before the shell, sized so each sheer gets an even sheet of water.
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Step 2 of 4
Travertine coping, mosaic tile and the water feature wall
Travertine coping was set along the edge of the shotcrete shell and mosaic tile wrapped the waterline. The raised wall that holds the sheer descents was built up and faced with tile, so the water features look like part of the pool design instead of an add-on.
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Step 3 of 4
Travertine pool deck
Our hardscape crew laid the travertine pool deck around the pool while the shell was still empty. Travertine stays cooler than concrete in the Arizona sun and gives the pool a warm, finished edge.
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Step 4 of 4
Dark interior finish and first fill
The dark interior finish went on and the pool began filling beside the finished travertine deck. A dark finish turns the water a deep blue-green and helps the pool hold a little more heat.
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Finished
The finished pool and sheer descents
Filled, the dark finish gives the water a deep color, and the two sheer descents spill from the tiled raised wall. The sound of the water features is one of the best parts of this Marana backyard.
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