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He likely will not be involved to the degree I had originally negotiated for. I chose this guy based on his reputation as a pool builder. He is the owner of the company and he would have been heavily involved in my pool build because his company consists of him, an assistant foreman, and an...

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...

Thanks for the responses. So in terms of providing circulation on the baha deck, is that something that is a benefit and is needed? Should I put in a bubbler for that purpose?

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...

I just realized that the link above does not work. Here is the correct link: http://www.houzz.com/projects/307079/al-beadle-midcentury-modern-update This is the concrete deck look I am trying to achieve. Thanks again

Ryker - Thanks, your post was helpful. I figured there had to be someone out there that likes their in-floor cleaning system and hasn't had any problems with it. I am glad to hear about your brother's positive experience with the in-floor and I hope you have the same experience with your new pool.

jmhjgh, I am not sure how to post a picture. But if you click on this link, I like the concrete on this pool deck. http://www.houzz.com/projects/307079/al-beadle-midcentury-modern-update

Re: Booster Pump? I did ask them to put a suction line in, just in case I have problems with the in-floor system in the future. Maybe that is why he added the booster pump. The pool builders have been telling me that running an in-floor system costs the same as running one light bulb for a...

How would you recommend treating the concrete so that it will last and look good. I am not interested in stamped concrete or kool deck because they do not have the modern look that I am going for. Thanks again!

Booster Pump? Merged by moderator. Please keep related questions together so we can avoid repeating ourselves. Thanks, jblizzle Hello, I solicited four bids and I am trying to understand why one pool builder bid a booster pump w/the in-floor cleaning system. Pool builder #1: Paramount...

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...

Actually, this pool is going to have no water features. And this pool is supposed to be designed to be energy efficient, not an energy hog. The pool builder told me that he is designing the pool to have high flow due to the fact that my neighbor's pine tree hangs over the pool and dumps needles...

So I met with the pool builder who bid the XF and I asked him why he was using the Pentair XF rather than the Pentair VS and his response was........"We are designing your pool to higher than usual standards for hydraulic efficiency. Our plans for you include the Pentair Intelliflo XF (high...

I have read the vast majority of the posts on in-floor systems and i agree that they do not get great reviews on these boards. But, in AZ all of the pool builders say that they have not built a pool without an in-floor system in 5 to 7 years. From what I have read in doing my research, in-floor...

Well, that is the other issue. The two pool builders who bid the VS wants to use the A&A in-floor system and the pool builder who bid the XF wants to use the Pentair PV3 system. I am torn between the Pentair in-floor and the A&A in-floor system. And sometimes I even question if I should be...

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...