Pool/Fence Build Thread

[NVGator]

I think those are reducer couplings

Indeed. Upon further look the are leading to a larger pipe.

 

[bradgator2]

Colors.

The glass tile will go on the steps, like this:

I've also decided to use the water level tile as the countertop for the outdoor kitchen.

 

[crosscreekcooter]

Your wife picked that stuff huh?

 

[bradgator2]

Day 14. Tuesday.

A ton more plumbing. Set the skimmer. Started staking out the pool deck perimeter.

 

[bradgator2]

Your wife picked that stuff huh?

She had several combos picked out and we chose that one. It really isnt a big deal to me

 

[crosscreekcooter]

your finish selections are real nice....i really like the irridescent glass tile....whats the edging gonna be...you doing a rolled concrete edge?

 

[bradgator2]

your finish selections are real nice....i really like the irridescent glass tile....whats the edging gonna be...you doing a rolled concrete edge?

Yep, just a rolled edge. We are staining that edge a dark tan. And then rest of deck a lighter tan.

 

[NVGator]

Is your pool going to be lined?

 

[crosscreekcooter]

Day 14. Tuesday.

A ton more plumbing. Set the skimmer. Started staking out the pool deck perimeter.

Be sure and take pictures of all plumbing on all sides before they backfill to keep as asbuilts in the event of a future problem

 

[GatorJ]

As to being screened in, seems to me it is much more enjoyable if you don't have one, assuming you aren't too close to trees and mosquitos aren't too bad. Growing up, we built a pool in a new house and didn't screen it. Seemed much nicer than many of the pools I had been in which were screened. Obviously there will be more upkeep.

One thing my dad did that I think helped is he overspec'd the power of the pool pump, and he put in an extra gutter. The result was you got a lot more water flow which kept the pool nicer looking, but of course that does take more energy.

I would probably never have a pool. They are nice to have, but I suspect that I would put in a lot more work maintaining it than we would actually use it.

Not as much maintenance as you think. Mine is enclosed and I have a Hayward pool vacuum. Shock the pool twice a month and run the vacuum once a month. Sometimes I have to add an algaecide.

 

[G 2]

Colors.

The glass tile will go on the steps, like this:

I've also decided to use the water level tile as the countertop for the outdoor kitchen.

Is that the make pool finish you picked or your friend? There are definitely different quality between PebbleTec and others when it comes to finishes. However most importantly is getting the very best installer. Otherwise it can end up very patchy, and not last as long as the product is capable (20+ years).

 

[bradgator2]

Is that the make pool finish you picked or your friend? There are definitely different quality between PebbleTec and others when it comes to finishes. However most importantly is getting the very best installer. Otherwise it can end up very patchy, and not last as long as the product is capable (20+ years).

No, it will not be Diamond Brite in that sample. It will be a different product that he likes better.... forget the name. That is essentially they very last step.

 

[bradgator2]

Is your pool going to be lined?

Lined? It will have a exposed aggregate coating.... like Diamond Brite.

 

[bradgator2]

Day 15. Wednesday

The deck is 90% framed in with footer dug and some metal thingies placed in there. Plumbing is 100% done and back under pressure.

Not worth any pics.

 

[crosscreekcooter]

What's the footing for?

 

[bradgator2]

What's the footing for?

Um.... not certain actually. The whole perimeter of the deck looks to be about 8 inches deep (maybe 6-8 inches wide), while the whole deck is 4 inches deep. There are these metal brackets placed every 4 feet. Is it code for pool decks? Maybe in case you build a cage later?

I'll take a pic later.

 

[crosscreekcooter]

Sounds like what's called a thickened edge or possibly a perimeter grade beam of sorts. Not sure of the metal bracket you are describing, they could be chairs for reinforcement. A grade beam would typically have rebar for some future load like maybe a wall, the thickened edge would be installed in the event of erosion to prevent the concrete slab from being undermined and exposing the bottom of the slab. Or it could be to receive some type of deck drainage system.

 

[bradgator2]

Sounds like what's called a thickened edge or possibly a perimeter grade beam of sorts. Not sure of the metal bracket you are describing, they could be chairs for reinforcement. A grade beam would typically have rebar for some future load like maybe a wall, the thickened edge would be installed in the event of erosion to prevent the concrete slab from being undermined and exposing the bottom of the slab. Or it could be to receive some type of deck drainage system.

As usual.... Correct.

 

[bradgator2]

Day 16. Thursday

Water level tile installed. They also adjusted some deck edges at my request and moved the gutter downspout pipes that run under the deck.

 

[crosscreekcooter]

work looks pretty clean