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    My cost savings by going owner builder route

    And5555 ... Very interesting post. Im doing OB myself and can reflect similar pros/cons (personality style). The flexibility to make decisions right on the fly because you know all variables including the 'real' budget (which is what we are willing to spend if we think the value is there)...
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    New Pool Build in Central Texas

    Love it .. gives me creative ideas that will really blow the budget!
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    New Pool build ... AUSTIN, TX

    Thanks for reply ... however, I've tried multiple combination of 'search' terms to find anything. I've even tried to search within the signatures for Jewelscape or beadcrete. I posted a new thread hoping to find someone.
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    AUSTIN, TX ... Can I look at your pool finish????? Jewelscape or Beadcrete

    Specifically I am looking for a forum member in the Austin area who has either npt Jewelscape or Beadcrete finish in their pool and would possibly allow me to come take look at your pool .. vs the little 2" sample I currently have to work with. If you are open to this possibility please PM me...
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    Glad to join ya from Central Texas

    Welcome! I'm in Austin as well and in process of building a pool.
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    New Pool build ... AUSTIN, TX

    Is there a 'Austin, TX' group on this site? I've attempted to search for groups with no luck so far. I want to see if anyone has a jewelscape or Beadcrete finish that I can look at (vs a 2" sample). If anyone knows the best way to search for someone with this type of finish in the Austin...
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    New Pool Austin Tx

    Love the pics. It's fun to watch the progress and your 'vision' on a computer come to life in your own yard. I'm in process of building a pool as well out in Dripping Springs ... you are a couple steps ahead of my build at this point. I'm trying to find someone on this forum in the Austin...
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    New Pool build ... AUSTIN, TX

    Well .. there has been no new progress yet. Have met with 4 potential sub-contractors on for Masonry work (coping, tile, waterfall rock placement,) and cement decking work. Waiting for bid to come in .. As for Plaster it's still a mystery on how to determine best answer besides color ...
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    New Pool build ... AUSTIN, TX

    Thank you all for taking time to read my post and all your replies. I like the 'sock' concept to filter out all the dog hair (German Shepherd, 2 Labs and a mutt). Im just west of Austin in the country .. But very close. It appears I need to talk with one of the 2 Pebbletec installers in the...
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    New Pool build ... AUSTIN, TX

    Broke ground on custom pool build in January 2016. Used Pool Studio to create design and now we are bringing it to life. 43' x 23' freeform gunite pool with spa and waterfall. I've attached some pics. #4 rebar 9"OC. 84 yards of gunite. I have purchased all the tile & stone material...
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