Recent content by cms22

Congrats on finishing the build! I really like the way your deck turned out. As a fellow Austinite, I was curious how hot the Belgard pavers are getting this time of year. I love the look of pavers, but I'm leery of baking the kids' feet when it's 103 F outside. Is it tolerable, or are you...

Thanks, atttech! Couple of quick follow-up questions: * I've heard differing opinions on 1 vs. 2 robots. For the size of pool that we're looking at, do you think 1 robot will do the job effectively? * On the SWG, I'll probably do some checking on the sealing option. If it's not too much of...

Thanks much for the insight, Yip - all interesting points. * On the spa, I hear you. That said, it's pretty much a must have for my wife and kids, who like to use it in the mornings / evenings. * Had not thought about the impact on pool temperature. Also had not even thought about the...

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and new to pools. My wife and kids (10-yr-old son and 5-yr old daughter) have been after me for quite a while to get a pool, so I'm rapidly approaching the point of no return on signing a contract for our first pool. We live in Austin, TX, and have been...