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Hello all, Three weeks ago I was happy that I had finally chosen a pool builder and signed a contract. My pool builder was, and still is, eager to break ground. However, he called me last night to inform me that he is selling his pool business to another pool builder and he is going to work for...

Hello, First, I would like to thank everyone who supplies information to these boards. I have learned a ton of information here and it helped me to finally select my pool builder and sign a contract for a new pool. Many thanks! I did try to research my recent issue on the boards, but I could...

Hello, I am trying to understand how the pool shell should be constructed and have a few questions. Can someone tell me how thick the shotcrete should be in the floor, walls, and corners? What size rebar should be used? 3/8" vs. 1/2" What does #3 bar bond, #4 bar bond, and #5 bar bond mean...

Hello, My original plan for our pool was to have concrete decking around the pool. I am going for the clean lines and modern look and feel. I have seen some pictures of very nice looking pools with just plain grey concrete deck. I am aware that concrete can be slippery so I would likely put a...

Hello, I am in the process of deciding which pool builder to select to build my pool. I solicited 3 bids. It is interesting to me how the pool builders have very different opinions on many things. I guess I did not expect that the bids would be so different. 1. Two of the pool builders bid the...