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    I really like the look of travertine

    I have no problems with my travertine deck. I also have a SWG.
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    Building Spa - Should i Put Jets in Front of Waterfall?

    I am no expert by any means. I had a pool/spa installed last year. He needs to put rebar in way of the bench. The bench should be 360 (IMO). Your spillway opening should be 24" or less ( less is better in some cases). My spa is 18" above the deck and makes a perfect seat. I do not have jets...
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    Umbrella sleeves in tanning ledge

    I have three tanning ledges with a sleeve in the center of each. I should have moved them off to the side. The umbrella pole is smack in the way...
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    Polymeric sand with pavers

    The travertine deck is great. No problems at all. Contractor did a great job. The pool/deck was installed June 2011.
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    SWG and travertine

    My sw pool is one year old and the travertine deck has no sign of wear/damage.
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    Polymeric sand with pavers

    My (tumbled) travertine deck has polymeric sand between the joints. The gap between pavers is <1/8".
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    Raised spa height?????

    Mine is 18". Very easy to get in and out of. Also use it for seating.
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    New pool numbers

    Thank you very much for the feedback! I will bump the swg output from 30% to 40% and monitor it till I maintain 4ppm.
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    New pool numbers

    Fc 3.6 Cc <1 Ph 7.2 Ta 70 Ch 310 Cya 85 Borate ~60 Water temp 90 Thoughts?
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    first day of construction....WOW

    Things are moving quickly for you. Mine took just over five weeks. My PB did a great job. Congrats on the pool!
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    pool builder caught on our security camera

    I have cams 360 around the house. They do come in handy at times....
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    League City - Final Pool Specs - Advice?

    I would want more than 6 spa jets in a 6x9 ID spa. But that's just me...
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    New Pool Build, New Orleans

    As for the skimmer covers... http://www.carvistlane.com/contents/en-us/d49.html She is in Abita Springs LA and makes all sorts of New Orleans themed crafts. The skimmer covers that I have measure 11.5" in diameter. My deck was made to fit these. You may have to do some retrofitting to install...
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    New Pool Build, New Orleans

    We have water!!!
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    How is your travertine pool deck holding up?

    Good post. Thanks!
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    How long was your pool build?

    I have been following your build, the one thing that you or your pool does not lack is class.
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    Some interesting reading about tiled pools and spas

    Please delete if this is a repost... http://www.laticrete.com/Portals/0/pdf/DS-725.0.pdf
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    New Pool Build, New Orleans

    PM sent!
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    How is your travertine pool deck holding up?

    Thank you for the response. :wave:
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    Post Night Time Pictures of your Pool

    I love the night shots... Both pools look amazing.
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    How long was your pool build?

    So far it has been 5 weeks for us. I think we have about 3 weeks left (fingers crossed).
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    New Pool Build, New Orleans

    PM sent!
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    New Pool Build, New Orleans

    Thanks, a local artist made them for us.
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    How is your travertine pool deck holding up?

    Please do not post unless you have a travertine pool deck....
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    How is your travertine pool deck holding up?

    Please only post if you HAVE a travertine pool deck.
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    How is your travertine pool deck holding up?

    Just like the topic says. I only want to hear from those that HAVE a travertine pool deck. Please do not post unless YOU have a travertine POOL DECK. I am looking for real experiences, not hearsay. :-D
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    Our progess so far.

    The Corgi and-the pool are beautiful.