Editorial note: This story has been updated for the headline to read from "Home Improvement Guide 2021: Ask a pool expert" to "Home Improvement Guide 2021: Ask a pool expert."
With Texas heat in full swing, pool builders are swamped with work. Andrew Legro, owner of Coastal Oasis Pools, has tips for pool owners.
For people interested in installing a pool at their homes, what is the main hurdle they have to get past?
Within city limits there are permits and restrictions that must be followed. The main obstacle right now is every pool builder has more work than they can handle and material shortage. Gunite, [a mixture of sand, water and cement that is applied in layers using a specialized spray gun], has been the biggest issue. There are so many pools being built and only so many gunite companies. COVID-19 has created a materials shortage that is leaving pools sitting incomplete longer than normal.
What are some tips for pool owners to keep their pools and their filters clean?
