If you were to do your build over again - would you have natural rocks that drop into the waterline?
Would you do rocks again???
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Sunbaby
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Re: Would you do it again???
I just finished my pool - and my rocks are under the waterline. I wouldn't want it any other way. Have you seen a pool where the rocks are just installed on the top? I hate to say it, but it sometimes looks like an afterthought. Personally I love the look of the rocks coming up out of the water. If you are going to spend that much money adding rocks - you are going to want them to look like part of the pool and not just sat on top. NOW - other people may not notice things like that - but I have researched and drooled over so many pictures, I would notice it. (at least on my pool)
Now, it is YOUR pool. If you like the look of it, go for it! I promise when you have a big pool party all the people swimming in your pool - not one is going to come to you and say, dude - your rocks aren't in the water!
I just finished my pool - and my rocks are under the waterline. I wouldn't want it any other way. Have you seen a pool where the rocks are just installed on the top? I hate to say it, but it sometimes looks like an afterthought. Personally I love the look of the rocks coming up out of the water. If you are going to spend that much money adding rocks - you are going to want them to look like part of the pool and not just sat on top. NOW - other people may not notice things like that - but I have researched and drooled over so many pictures, I would notice it. (at least on my pool)
Now, it is YOUR pool. If you like the look of it, go for it! I promise when you have a big pool party all the people swimming in your pool - not one is going to come to you and say, dude - your rocks aren't in the water!
Re: Would you do it again???
I only have about 6'. A few weeks ago I had my first algae spots in 3 years and that is where they showed up. So, I am a little biased right now. But, they have been, and are now, completely algae free and troublefree for 3 years. So, as long as you keep your chlorine level at target level at all times it will be fine and they will stay clean.
I only have about 6'. A few weeks ago I had my first algae spots in 3 years and that is where they showed up. So, I am a little biased right now. But, they have been, and are now, completely algae free and troublefree for 3 years. So, as long as you keep your chlorine level at target level at all times it will be fine and they will stay clean.
I have them under the water lien and agree with Sunbaby. The look is much different that way.
Has anyone ever had trouble with getting algae on the rock waterfalls? I didn't know if they attracted algae or not.
- Jun 12, 2011
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I don't know about algae, but my neighbor's rock waterfall is covered on calcium deposits and is eroding badly from the salt water in the pool.
the calcium deposts the develp over time are the biggest downside at least IMO. It sticks out like a sore thumb and not all that easy to get off because the rock surface is not smooth. They do look awesome though.
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