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    Water streaks in new plaster

    Can it be fixed?
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    Water streaks in new plaster

    The Gunite never seeped any water before plaster and I don't remember them hitting any ground water.
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    Water streaks in new plaster

    Anyone know what this is? Had plaster done about 3 weeks ago and now have water looking streaks on walls. The ph did get high initially but it is good now.
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    Rebar formula

    I sent off my first plan to get bid and I was given a quote on the rebar. Since then I have had to change the pool dimensions and was trying to figure out how they bid the original plans so I could get a rough idea on my new plans without having to send them off again for a new bid.
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    Rebar formula

    Yes as to cost. I have a bid and want to figure out if it is bid per linear foot, or square foot or volume??
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    Rebar formula

    Yes I'm aware that it's an engineering question but I am doing an owner build in the country on Texas and don't need any permits. I'm trying to figure out how rebar gets bid. I know the Gunite formula and just want to know if anyone knows the rebar formula??
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    Rebar formula

    Does anyone know the formula they use to determine rebar for pool construction??
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    New Build in Dallas - DIY, BYOP or Hire

    Hey Jmoore where are you located in DFW? I am also going to do an O/B about an hour east of Dallas and I have already received several bids and they all are from DFW. If you would like the subs contact info send me a PM.
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    A Houston Pool Build Inside the Loop

    Quick question. I am doing an O/B and was wondering if I would need any automation since I will not any water features?
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    O/B in East Texas

    Okay thanks for the help. I see some people on here go with a 3hp pump. Is that because they have a spa too? Also your pool is about the same size as I am planning, what kind and how many lights do you suggest?
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    O/B in East Texas

    How about horsepower for a pump? My pool will have no spa and be around 30k gallons. Also what size filter?
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    O/B in East Texas

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    O/B in East Texas

    Actually woody I'm still open on filters and as for automation I am going simple as I can. Nothing fancy just a usable pool. It is mainly for My kids which are 10 and 6.
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    O/B in East Texas

    Hey guys I am close to beginning my owner build here in East Texas and was curious about equipment size and preference. We are basically going to have a saltwater rectangle pool with a small Baja stuck on the side of it. The pool will be 19x38 and the Baja approx. 7x10. So I total sq feet is...
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    Owner Builder - would you do it again?

    Awesome thanks. I might give you a call when I get things going.
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    Owner Builder - would you do it again?

    About how much would an OB expect to save? I am going OB mine starting right after the new year east of the Dallas area.
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    Looking for subs for DIY pool in Dalllas Tyler area

    I am in the process of starting to gather bids for my DIY pool located about 45 east of Dallas and was hoping that some posters on here might have a place to look for subs. I have the electrician and plumber and I think the decking so I am mainly looking for Excavation, rebar, and gunite. Any...