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Well we won't have a deep pool, but hopefully the jet sprays and waterfalls will help. May choose a lighter Wet Edge finish. We moved here from Virginia, so Texas heat is something we're trying to get used to. Thanks for your help !

Our dig is scheduled for tomorrow. Just talked with my son who has a pool in Georgia. He says the only problem they have with their pool is the water is sometimes too warm. Is there anything, outside of installing a chiller, we can add to the pool to help keep the water cool ? Do water features...

I said the same thing a week ago. We signed our contract April 13. Oops !! That should have told me something !! Here it is June 21 !! Anyway our dig is scheduled for tomorrow ! Hang in there, it will happen ! In a nice but assertive way, ask your pb where you are in line for the dig. Ask how...

Well I'm also indecisive about our Wet Edge finish. In our contract we're allowed any satin or Pearl matrix,and 3 prism matrix ( blue lagoon, southern lights,and moonlight). Our pool depth will be 9" tanning ledge, 4-4 1/2-5. We have moderate shade. We'd like an aquamarine color. I've looked at...

Pool is beautiful, dogs adorable ! Just hope my 3 doggies ( cocker & 2 King Charles cavaliers) take to the water !

We signed our contract April 13 and they are scheduled to dig this Monday. So excited !! I have tried to maintain my cool but it's been hard. But in the end we decided we'd rather wait for the rain to end, build a quality pool with as few problems as possible. I'm so glad we didn't push our pb.

Re: Skimmer install.....does this look right?? Response on 06-20-2015 What is your tile, it's very pretty ?

Absolutely gorgeous pool ! Congratulations and wishes for years of making FUN memories with your family !! We are just starting our pool. Would love to know what you used for coping and stacked stone. Also the step tiles. Thanks !!

Thanks for your help. I'm not sure I understand. But I'm very interested in your help.

Our dig starts Mon. Bring on the sunshine,Texas !! We've waited 2 mos ! We're going with a 4-4 1/2- 5 depth. But I see where most people have 4-5-4 1/2. Should I should change ?

Thanks for your suggestions ! We might go with an aqua waterline tile,that will tie in with our Wet Edge finish. On the 18" wall, stacked stone, use the same light travertine as our coping,may add some of the same tiles where the waterfalls are.

We will have a tanning ledge and were going with 12" depth. Will will also have Pentair LED color cascade bubbler. You are right about the depth. Our pb changed the depth to 9".

I need your help. We have an existing covered red/pink brick paver patio. So we will use the same brick pavers for our deck. What color water line tile would you suggest ? We will have an 18" retainer wall on the back side of the pool. Trying to decide whether to use split stone travertine or...

Suz, thanks for the pictures ! First, I love your shell beach ! And your bump out bench is a great idea. You are so thoughtful for all the help you give us newbies ! I have read many of your comments and not only have I learned a lot but have been entertained with your great wit ! As a Texan...

Thanks for your comments. I don't want to spend the money for the system. But my husband says, when we're out of town it'll clean itself, and not have to come home to a dirty pool. He doesn't want to use a pool service. He wants to keep the gate locked. So much for my patio furniture!

We will have the inground Paramount cleaning system. But was surprised when our pb said the other day that we will probably have to vacuum up sand from the bottom. What ? If that's the case, may need to rethink this Paramount system. But then we may be stuck with it. They're getting ready go...

I,too, like the look and feel of Travertine. We like the Tiramisu color. But my pb keeps pushing flagstone ! I want the pool edge to be bullnosed. He says they always bullnose flagstone. Then I've read where flagstone flakes and chips. And when using it for the deck it'll be uneven, making...

Thanks, oz diver. I was talking about 1" from edge of the top step surface.

Our pb said you can't put glass tiles on the step edges with a Wet Edge pebble finish. I wanted them for safety as well as decor. What in your opinion in Wet Edge is the most aquamarine color. I want a greenish blue look. Can't decide. Thanks ! Gina from rainy ☔️ Houston

Our pool layout has been drawn ! Hoping to dig Saturday ! We are retired and this is our first pool. I never see anyone mention railings for the swimout in the deep end. Now don't laugh, but how do you get out of the pool if there's nothing to hold onto ? Our pool is 32' long, not very big. So I...

So happy to say we got word this week from our pb that they'll be starting on our pool next week !!! We have a large tanning deck in the shallow end and a 5' bench with swim out ( not even sure what that is) in the deep (5') end. Wonder if we need a railing ? We are in good physical shape but we...

Thanks TW for your honesty and reassurance ! With 7 Grandchildren in Texas, we will be building the pool. Can't disappoint them ��. Spool, that seems high to me. From what I've seen, 2k is more like the upgrade cost from Satin/ Pearl to Prism. It also depends on the color. The...

Thanks once again, TW, for the advice. Will read up ,then check with our builder. Since you're from this area, have you had problems with snakes ? Someone mentioned this in another thread which almost made me want to cancel our contract ! We recently moved to Texas and I have a huge fear of...

OK, I'm now freaking out !!! When we moved to Houston 2 1/2 years ago we had a rat snake in our yard. We now have our "snake man" ,as I call him, come out every month to bait the rat traps and put snake away down. We haven't had a snake in our yard in 2 years. I have a serious phobia of them...

Thanks Patrick ! I guess I've got too much time on my hands, lol ! Just waiting for our dig �� As expected, our pb is a little backed up due to the rain ! One more question, will 2x4 stacked stone on our pool wall be a problem to clean or should we go with tile ?

We are building a pool ( our 1st ) in Houston. I am concerned about the water temp being too hot in late summer. I asked my pb about a chiller. He discouraged me from going that route. We will have 3 waterfalls and 2 jets and a bubbler on the tanning shelf. Will this help with the water temp or...

It's going to be a beautiful pool ! What's the dimensions of your sun ledge ? Gina

Suz, they're beautiful !!! Especially laid out on your sun deck !! WOW !! They really POP!! I've been lurking around on these forums. Learning a lot thanks to you and others ! So happy to hear everyone here is safe from the storm ! You guys are so right...we are blessed to have come through...

My heart goes out to you guys in Austin ! We haven't even started ,signed the contract but pb is backed up due to the rain. I hope someone can help you ! So sorry for your stressful situation.and disappointment ! Makes me wonder if it's worth it ??

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