Recent content by ufbrandon

Hello all, newbie here! My pool builder is telling me that I can expect a total of approximately 5 months from signing a contract for the pool to be ready to swim (4 weeks for permitting and then 3-4 months to build pool, deck, and screen enclosure). He said it was conservative estimate. But...

Hello all - thanks again for all of the advice! I searched the forum but did not see anything in recent months asking questions about screen enclosures. It seems that just when I think something will be a no-brainer, there are tons of things to consider. Our enclosure will be 28x36, 10 feet...

Thanks to all for the suggestions! I have no idea who that extra woman is, the PB threw her in there. My wife will probably start asking questions now. This pool is already causing trouble!

Matt - thank you for the response, and sorry for not providing the required information (I am new at all of this. but trying to learn). The proposed pool will have the following: VSP Variable speed 3HP pump by Sta Rite Industries, and 200GPM Cartridge filter by Sta Rite Industries. Does that...

I am installing a new pool and the PB's proposal includes an IC-20 Pentair Intellichlor salt sanitization system. My pool is approximately 10,000 gallons. I have read that some people recommend upgrading to the IC-40 even with a small pool. Can you all please provide your input? What are the...

Hello all! Potential new pool owner here. This will be the first pool I have owned, and the first pool I have built so all advice is welcome. We have spent considerable time researching design, and we are happy with the modified L shaped design of the pool. Our main concern now is whether to...