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notenuftoys
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Post subject: New Pool in North Texas  Posted: January 7th, 2012, 12:44 am |
Joined: June 17th, 2011, 9:27 am Posts: 33 Location: Flower Mound, TX
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We finally pulled the trigger, and boy howdy, I sure hope we made the right decision. We talked with references, BBB and all that and it's all great. No cause for concern, just nervous that's all. This is a new adventure for us. Here's some particulars: 40' x 20' 3'6" to 8'6" diving pool 114' perimeter 625 sq. ft 35' moss rock weeping wall along the back Tanning ledge with 2 bubblers Spa raised 18" Jandy PureLink SWG Jandy 2.0hp variable speed pump Jandy 1.0hp pump for spa and weeping wall Jandy 400k BTU heater Jandy 460 cartridge filter Jandy LED lights (2 in pool, 1 in spa) Jandy PS-6 remote controller Polaris 280 w/ booster pump Quartzscape or Stonescape - undecided still Oklahoma Flagstone Coping Boticas Green or Petra Azul tile (dependent on the pool finish decision) 527 sq ft of stamped 2 color concrete (but we've already decided to add to this; will end up closer to 600 sq ft) They started digging yesterday morning, and 8 hours later we had a big hole in the ground  Today they got all the steel work done and bonded. Tomorrow they do the plumbing. Our PB is trying to get gunite in Monday before the rain, but I'm afraid the weather isn't going to cooperate. I'll keep posting pictures here through the build. Any feedback or comments are welcome.
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mhosborn
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Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas  Posted: January 7th, 2012, 8:08 am |
Joined: July 2nd, 2011, 8:31 am Posts: 142 Location: Broken Arrow, OK (Tulsa)
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This looks like it's going to be a beautiful pool! I love the shape and design choices.
Our pool is just about finished here in Tulsa. Not nearly as big as yours, but we're thrilled the grandkids will love it this summer. It was filled with water yesterday (completely filled last night at 9pm). Just a few details to finish up with by our PB.
_________________ 16 x 31, Approx. 12,000 Gal Freeform IG pool; Flagstone coping; Quartzscapes Super Blue plaster finish; Tanning ledge w/2 bubblers; 1 HP Pentair Whisperflo pump, Pentair sand filter; (2) Pentair Intellibrite LEDs w/controller; Easytouch8 w/IC-40 SWG; Salt finish concrete decking.
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notenuftoys
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Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas  Posted: January 8th, 2012, 4:55 pm |
Joined: June 17th, 2011, 9:27 am Posts: 33 Location: Flower Mound, TX
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Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas  Posted: January 9th, 2012, 8:37 am |
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Joined: November 10th, 2010, 3:27 pm Posts: 398 Location: Sault Ontario
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Lookin good!
_________________ 20' X 54" Sharkline Matrix Resin AGP, 9400 Gallons, Sta-Rite 1 HP Dynamo Pump, 150 lb Pentair Sand Filter, Gorilla Pad, Foam Cove, Taylor K-2006 kit, BBB method, Hard Plumb, DIY Fountain, Margarittaville Fiji Coming Soon: Solar Heater
My Build: one-man-one-pool-and-one-deck-agp-pics-t37172.html My Build 'To-Do' List: my-pool-build-list-t40249.html?hilit=list
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notenuftoys
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Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas  Posted: January 31st, 2012, 12:03 am |
Joined: June 17th, 2011, 9:27 am Posts: 33 Location: Flower Mound, TX
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notenuftoys
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Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas  Posted: February 8th, 2012, 4:54 pm |
Joined: June 17th, 2011, 9:27 am Posts: 33 Location: Flower Mound, TX
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Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas  Posted: February 8th, 2012, 6:15 pm |
Joined: January 8th, 2011, 10:26 am Posts: 136 Location: Richmond, Texas
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That looks great!
_________________ Approx 11K Gal. 10'X30' Semi free-form IG - 6 ' raised spa w/6 jets - 10' circle sun shelf with 1 bubbler - Waterfall - 3 / 1.5 HP pumps - Polaris 280 Cleaner - 3 Pentair Color LED Intellibrite Lights - Pentair 400K Master Temp - 2 Valve Actuators - 5 Fiberstar Mini Laminars - 1 Fiberstars 2004 Illuminator - 2 Skimmers - 6 Returns - Caribbean Blue Pebble Tech - 600+ sq ft kool decK - Auto Fill - 1 Awesome View.
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notenuftoys
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Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas  Posted: February 18th, 2012, 5:52 pm |
Joined: June 17th, 2011, 9:27 am Posts: 33 Location: Flower Mound, TX
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Another update... The patio inlays are all done, the pool cleaned out, and the yard cleaned and graded. The plumber came this morning to hook up the heater. Looks like this is the final week of construction!! All that's left is the fence around the equipment, seal the patio, plaster the pool interior and install the diving board. Best news is it's supposed to be sunny all week. Can't wait!! Flagstone border  The dog likes how the old flagstone patio was integrated with the pool and new patio.  Three more flagstone inlays 
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notenuftoys
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Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas  Posted: February 22nd, 2012, 7:26 pm |
Joined: June 17th, 2011, 9:27 am Posts: 33 Location: Flower Mound, TX
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PLASTER ON FRIDAY!!! The end is in site! Here's some updated pictures for your enjoyment.    Pay no attention mess behind the pool. I can't wait to get this part over and start the cleanup and clean out. Spring is around the corner, so lots of planting to be done soon.
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dlandrum
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Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas  Posted: February 22nd, 2012, 7:47 pm |
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Joined: October 3rd, 2011, 8:51 pm Posts: 20
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looks great!
_________________ Pentair IntelliFlo VS pump, 60sqft Pentair FNS DE filter, 11750gal, Pebble Sheen, Pentair Legend cleaner, IntelliChlor salt chlorinator, Rome Heat/Cool HeatPump 125
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notenuftoys
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Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas  Posted: February 25th, 2012, 11:20 pm |
Joined: June 17th, 2011, 9:27 am Posts: 33 Location: Flower Mound, TX
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Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas  Posted: February 26th, 2012, 2:27 am |
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Joined: December 22nd, 2010, 12:09 am Posts: 1068 Location: San Diego, CA
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Looks great! I'd sweep up those leaves ASAP...
_________________ 15,600 Gallon, 16' x 32' In-Ground Vinyl Pool Pentair VS 3050 pump, Quad DE 60 filter and SunTouch controller 8 gallon Liquidator, Aquatherm EcoSun Solar Panels, 2 wheel ThePoolCleaner
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Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas  Posted: February 26th, 2012, 11:14 pm |
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Joined: May 4th, 2010, 7:25 pm Posts: 133 Location: Columbus Ohio
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Looks great, I love the color of your plaster!! Do you have a picture of your Pergola? We are looking at putting one on but can't find a lot of good photos!!  Can't wait to see it completely full!
_________________ 16 x 32 IG Vinyl- Install- Mid June 2011. 3ft Shallow 8ft Deep/ Totally Hayward 1HP pump/ 250 pound Sand/ AquaPro800 Heat pump/ Blue Hampton Liner/ 2 Intellibrite LED Lights/ Polaris 360/ 4 Deckjet II's/ 3ft concrete Apron/ 800 sq ft Paver Patio
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notenuftoys
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Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas  Posted: February 27th, 2012, 3:34 pm |
Joined: June 17th, 2011, 9:27 am Posts: 33 Location: Flower Mound, TX
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The PB came today to add the salt and turn on all the equipment. The brushing starts!!
tatertot09, I'm traveling this week, but I'll get you a better picture of our pergola at the end of the week. That was built about 5 years ago when we had our flagstone patio done. I so wish it was fully covered, though. We went a little cheap, and now we can't use that patio when there's a light drizzle because it's just open slats.
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tatertot09
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Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas  Posted: February 27th, 2012, 5:00 pm |
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Joined: May 4th, 2010, 7:25 pm Posts: 133 Location: Columbus Ohio
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Thank you! I look forward to the photos... Safe travels!!
_________________ 16 x 32 IG Vinyl- Install- Mid June 2011. 3ft Shallow 8ft Deep/ Totally Hayward 1HP pump/ 250 pound Sand/ AquaPro800 Heat pump/ Blue Hampton Liner/ 2 Intellibrite LED Lights/ Polaris 360/ 4 Deckjet II's/ 3ft concrete Apron/ 800 sq ft Paver Patio
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Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas  Posted: March 6th, 2012, 7:45 pm |
Joined: February 15th, 2012, 11:03 am Posts: 2
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Can you share your price tag. I'm in frisco. Thx. notenuftoys wrote:
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notenuftoys
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Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas  Posted: March 25th, 2012, 1:28 pm |
Joined: June 17th, 2011, 9:27 am Posts: 33 Location: Flower Mound, TX
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This is when it's all worth it!! Last week over spring break, my youngest (in the pool) and a friend talked themselves into swimming. The water was 63 degrees (burrrr!!)! But they did it, even doing an inaugural front flip off the diving board. I'm installing micro sprinklers all through the plant beds right now, and in another month or so we should have all the plants in. 
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George N
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Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas  Posted: March 25th, 2012, 9:26 pm |
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Joined: October 8th, 2011, 7:30 pm Posts: 293 Location: New Caney, Texas
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Looks nice Kids just don't seem to mind the cold water 
_________________ 18' x 42" Intex (4786 Gal @ 80% capacity) Intex 8110 SWCG, 2000 GPH cartridge filter. Full Sun, Well Water, Borates at approx. 50 TFTestKit-100--The Pool Calculator--Pool School
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