Building a Pool

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Building a Pool

Pool Finishes That Transform Your Swimming Pool

When designing a custom swimming pool, choosing the right pool finish is one of the most important decisions. The finish impacts your pool’s appearance, durability, maintenance, and overall swimming experience. Pebble finishes and PebbleTec pool surfaces offer unmatched beauty, longevity, and performance, making them a top choice for homeowners. What Are Pebble Pool Finishes? A pebble pool...

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Building a Pool in the Texas Hill Country: What Homeowners Need to Know

Building a pool in the Texas Hill Country can create one of the most stunning backyard environments in the state. With rolling hills, scenic overlooks, and beautiful natural stone, properties in this region are perfect for outdoor living spaces that take full advantage of the landscape. However, building a pool in the Hill Country is very different from building in flatter areas of Texas. The...

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Designing and Building Pools for Small Backyards

When most people picture a luxury swimming pool, they imagine a sprawling backyard with endless space to work with. The reality is that many homeowners today are building in tighter lots, urban neighborhoods, or master planned communities where space is limited. The good news is that a small backyard does not mean small potential. With thoughtful design, smart engineering, and creative features,...

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The Anatomy of a Luxury Backyard

Designing a Space That Goes Beyond the Pool A truly exceptional backyard is defined by thoughtful design, purposeful spaces, and details that elevate everyday living. While the pool is often the centerpiece, what transforms a backyard from beautiful to luxurious is how every element works together to create a cohesive outdoor experience. At Cody Pools, luxury is not about excess it is about...

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Why Winter Is a Great Time to Design and Build Your Pool

When most people think about building a pool spring and summer usually come to mind. However many homeowners are surprised to learn that the offseason especially winter is actually a great time to begin designing and building a custom pool. From smoother timelines to better planning winter pool projects offer advantages that are easy to overlook. Shorter Wait Times and Faster Schedules Spring...

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Gunite vs. Fiberglass Pools: Which Is Right for Your Backyard?

Adding a pool to your backyard is an exciting decision, but choosing the right type of pool is just as important as the design itself. Two of the most popular options are gunite and fiberglass pools. While both have their own benefits, they differ in important ways that can impact how your pool looks, feels, and functions over time. At Cody Pools, we build thousands of custom pools across Texas,...

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