- May 16, 2011
- 1,180
- Pool Size
- 28000
- Surface
- Plaster
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Looks like it's going to be really sturdy! Good job on replicating it locally to save money.
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- Thread starter badcrc
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Thanks it was like a 5k difference. I went to look at kits when I started this process thinking I would save money. Not the case at all.
Additionally though when looking at these thing please make sure your looking at apples for apples etc there is a lot to look at from board size to board spacing to material type and notching
Additionally though when looking at these thing please make sure your looking at apples for apples etc there is a lot to look at from board size to board spacing to material type and notching
- May 16, 2011
- 1,180
- Pool Size
- 28000
- Surface
- Plaster
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
I agree about looking at the materials used and what type of construction methods are employed. We had a pergola built October in anticipation of our pool and intviewed 3 builders. The last guy had the price right in the middle, but he had the best construction techniques (notched) and used the sturdiest cedar boards and posts. Plus, his was the biggest design. It ended up being 24'x16' with 12" posts. He used 2x4's for the slats on the top, spaced 2" apart so they look very sturdy, won't warp, and we get plenty of shade. We really like it. Now if only we can get the pool built so we can use it the way we envision. (Of course it would help if it would stop raining...)
I love the size/look of the posts! Do you have a picture you can share of what yours will look like?
Kim
Kim
Jamie-
Show me a picture of that it sounds great would love to know what you used for beam and rafters. Instead of 2x4s I'm using 2x6 but 3 inch spacing sounds real close to yours. I have seen many people with over sized pergolas.
- May 16, 2011
- 1,180
- Pool Size
- 28000
- Surface
- Plaster
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Here are a couple of pictures. You can see how we only have one cross beam per post, instead of one on either side of each post. The post is cut out on the side of the beam to support the weight of the beam, instead of having the whole weight supported only by the bolts going through. The parallel cross beams are also notched. (Sorry, I can't remember all of the correct terms of the pergola parts, or the exact sizes of all of the beams. I can check for you with my husband if you're interested though.)
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Its been 17 days since Gunite no Tile and Couping just a bunch of reschedule apts is this normal? Starting to get seriously frustrated
- May 16, 2011
- 1,180
- Pool Size
- 28000
- Surface
- Plaster
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
From what I've heard, it doesn't have to happen that way, but can be all too common. Just look on the bright side... Since your gunite is in, there is no danger of cave-ins from rain.
Sorry, I feel for you. It stinks to have things stall like that.
Sorry, I feel for you. It stinks to have things stall like that.
Maybe a sit down with the PB is in order?? We have seen other builds that seem to stall for one reason or another. There might be a good reason-----wait on the A-team of tile? Best to ask.
Hugs! You are in a good spot as Jamie said-SAFE from cave ins.
Kim
Hugs! You are in a good spot as Jamie said-SAFE from cave ins.
Kim
Kim yea that is what the owner said that not a lot of crews could do the tile work. There is a lot of tile and small ones.
That said they ordered the tile late, it was on wrong paperwork just seems that things are disorganized. I was pulled away from work to pick grout color.
That said they ordered the tile late, it was on wrong paperwork just seems that things are disorganized. I was pulled away from work to pick grout color.
At least it seems as if they are honest 
Keep a smile on your face whenever you talk to them......even if on the phone as it shows through your voice. It WILL get done in time.
Kim
Keep a smile on your face whenever you talk to them......even if on the phone as it shows through your voice. It WILL get done in time.Kim
Yeah I filed late this morning with BBB. Its four missed appointments. Sup called this afternoon and indicated that they will be here tomorrow. Definitely not holding breath. I
I have a sad for you
Kim
Im sure it will turn out good its a matter of when. There scheduled to come out tomorrow and say with the amount of tile it could be two weeks. I don't really believe it at this point.
Ill be advancing with my next level of annoyances if this doesn't start to move.
Well today we got message head construction super coming out due to wrong size spa at gunite.
The wrong quanities of grout showed up and in correct vaneer. Were missing one tile selection. Half measures continue. Poor choice in pool companies.
The wrong quanities of grout showed up and in correct vaneer. Were missing one tile selection. Half measures continue. Poor choice in pool companies.
Wrong size spa? Too big? Too small? Got any pictures?
WOW there was a lot of wrong going on at your pool today
Kim
WOW there was a lot of wrong going on at your pool today
Kim
The spa is too far out from the side of the pool. Its a reflection spa. There is suppose to be a 6 inch gap around the spa. They have a 12....I can take pictures latter just fed up with errors I warned them at rebar. Then again post gunite.