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 Post subject: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: January 7th, 2012, 12:44 am 
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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.

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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

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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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 Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: January 7th, 2012, 8:08 am 
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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.



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 Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: January 8th, 2012, 4:55 pm 
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It's been steeled and plumbed, and possibly gunite tomorrow. It depends whether we get the rain that's forecasted.

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 Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: January 8th, 2012, 9:29 pm 
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Looks good. Couldn't have a better off season to put a pool in either.



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 Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: January 9th, 2012, 8:37 am 
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Lookin good!



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 Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: January 9th, 2012, 12:59 pm 
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I agree, looks like a great pool!

If it hasn't already been shot, I think I'd want them to replace the section of pipe in the spa that they burned when bending it; it's visible in the center left of your spa picture.



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 Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: January 31st, 2012, 12:03 am 
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Guess I should share some updates. The gunite, tile, coping and rock is all done. Electrical is done. Forms will be laid for the patio on Wednesday, and poured on Friday.

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 Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: February 8th, 2012, 4:54 pm 
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The stamped concrete patio was poured today. Including the flagstone inlays and border, the total square footage is about 770.

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 Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: February 8th, 2012, 6:15 pm 
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That looks great!



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 Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: February 18th, 2012, 5:52 pm 
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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!!

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The dog likes how the old flagstone patio was integrated with the pool and new patio.
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Three more flagstone inlays
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 Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: February 22nd, 2012, 7:26 pm 
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PLASTER ON FRIDAY!!! The end is in site! Here's some updated pictures for your enjoyment.

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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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 Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: February 22nd, 2012, 7:47 pm 
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looks great!



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 Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: February 25th, 2012, 11:20 pm 
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We have a pool!!! :party: :whoot: :cheers:

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The pool is being filled as we speak, and the PB will come back Monday morning to turn on the equipment and we'll start the brushing process.


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 Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: February 26th, 2012, 2:27 am 
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Looks great! I'd sweep up those leaves ASAP...



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 Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: February 26th, 2012, 11:14 pm 
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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!



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 Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: February 27th, 2012, 3:34 pm 
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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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 Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: February 27th, 2012, 5:00 pm 
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Thank you! I look forward to the photos... Safe travels!!



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 Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: March 6th, 2012, 7:45 pm 
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Can you share your price tag. I'm in frisco. Thx.


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We have a pool!!! :party: :whoot: :cheers:

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The pool is being filled as we speak, and the PB will come back Monday morning to turn on the equipment and we'll start the brushing process.


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 Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: March 25th, 2012, 1:28 pm 
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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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 Post subject: Re: New Pool in North Texas
PostPosted: March 25th, 2012, 9:26 pm 
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Looks nice :goodjob:

Kids just don't seem to mind the cold water :lol:



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