pool build

  1. T

    Under Construction - Tomball, TX

    HERE WE GO!!!!!! Dig Day!!!!! I will be posting Pics, specs, and Information here along the way. I'm currently struggling BIG TIME with the salt/chlorine decision. I have only a few days to put that change order in, so we will see how it turns out. - My wife really wants the saltwater pool...
  2. halleys5

    Building in-ground DIY

    Hi all, long time TFP user and learned all I need to know here about keeping my pools crystal clear. After 7 years of AG pool, we are building a DIY 20x36 vinyl starting now. I've seen a handful of posts here about people that have done this and lived to tell about it, but would appreciate any...
  3. J

    Central Coast California Pool Build Thread

    Well guys, I've thoroughly enjoyed reading all the old posts, I've been doing a ton of research on what we might want for our backyard pool on the Central Coast of California. I've had 3 companies come out and here is the rough details and pricing: 15x32 Rectangle Pool Basic concrete coping...
  4. D

    Plaster resurface on in ground pool. Poor quality work by the pool builder or "part of the process?"

    Hi all, This is my first post, so bear with me if I don't get all the necessary information out on the first shot. I found this forum after looking everywhere for good information on good plastering techniques, what to watch for, etc. and being overwhelmed with how much information was out...
  5. JPinATX

    New Pool Build in North Austin, TX

    We are getting close to signing a contract for our first pool in Austin, TX. We've met with three PBs and are leaning towards the specs provided below. We've also considered adding a small spa, but as you can see we do not have much space and unfortunately there is no natural gas in our...