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    Pool seating with jets

    Hello TFP team... I'm looking for help for any pictures of pools that have seating that have jets just for the seating area. I know I've seen some pictures on here before just having a hard time finding some. I'm trying to explain to my pool builder what I want and a picture speaks for it self...
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    New Build please let me know what is wrong and what you would change

    Pool Build in Fort Worth, TX Cost:$65,600 Free form play pool 34.5x19/ Pool/ 98' perimeter Pool/8'x6' semi oval Spa-rolled neck 3'6"-5'6"-4'6" Rebar-#3 on 10 OC plumping Sch 40 Gunite by Prestige- Lifetime warranty Plaster- White Plaster/1 yr warranty Coping-Okl. Flagstone/Standard...
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    Help with price checking and recommendations please

    STRUCTURE: Custom pool Per 103 sf max length 36', max width 26', 3.5' - 6' depth profile Choice of standard tile, flagstone coping 1/2 inch steel throughout structure with 3" gravel subbase tan ledge 6' x 8' with bubbler(s), steps, 2 additional benches with steps per plan Weeping Wall D14" x...
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    Hot tub incorporated in to a pool design

    Can anyone help me and give some pros and cons of putting a 3-5k hot tub out next to a pool versus putting a 10k spa attached? I would sink it a bit and build a nice stonewall on 3 sides or on all 4 sides. Pros: Cost 3-5k (spa 8-10k) I will not have to get a propane 250-500 gal tank for the spa...
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    Plaster price Question and Robot cleaner question.

    I have a feeling this PB is trying to charge me to much for diamond brite. He put down it would be an additional 7K for a pool 39 x 19, 3.5-6ft, 106ft. Other things that look high iaualogic PS8 controller he has for $2325, 1 1/2 booster pump, valves and drains $1435, Reg colored plaster $2947...
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    Thoughts on Plumbing and Rebar?

    PB tell me this is one of the things sets him apart from others. He calls it pump protection from pump burnout. He has it riged so if the water drops below the skimmer the pump will not run dry. He also says that he ties in the pool structure rebar with the deck rebar by bending it so it flows...
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    Visualize Decking help

    Does anyone have a picture of decking that's about 850 sq ft? Just trying to visualize how much that is. The program a PB was using didn't really show it to well. Thanks, TCB
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    Can I get a price on my 1st bid??

    STRUCTURE: Custom pool, spa max length 31', max width 24'. 450 sq ft up to 6' depth profile Choice of standard tile, flagstone coping, veneer 1/2 inch steel throughout structure, minimum 10" o.c.b.w., at transitions/breaks 5x10 ocbw pluming Oversized tan ledge 6' x 10' with bubbler(s), steps...
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    Fact checking the builder!!!

    Had a builder out to the house yesterday and have a couple questions and statements I would like you to review…. - On the plaster he states that he can add black sand to the plaster for a darker look and the sand is UV resistant so the color we will get will hold up longer. Is this the case and...
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    Permits not required

    Looking at starting my build soon in North Texas and I've had a couple PB out to get a lay of the land. All have stated because I'm not in the city limits that permits will not be required. My questions is because the city will not be inspecting the work should I get an independent contractor to...