Interesting, and delivered by horse! We certainly don't see that around here. :lol:
Can't wait to see it progress, this one will be fun.
Can't wait to see it progress, this one will be fun.
New pool build in Nicaragua
- Thread starter MrNica
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Our pool was existing but filled with dirt. Also dug by hand. Took 7 working days to dig and remove over 100 tons of dirt.
Good luck. It's a lot of work but worth it.
Good luck. It's a lot of work but worth it.
I think I'm going to get my horse to stand by the pool and take a photo. He didn't do an ounce of work to help with hauling any of the materials but he did keep a keen eye on all the activity (relatively speaking
) . I am fascinated by this build and of course, the amount of organization and planning as nobody wants to have to drive 90 minutes to pick up any forgotten materials! Can't wait to see all of the tile installed. - Karen
It's starting to look like a serious hole now finally. About 45% excavated. We had 16 M3 of sand delivered. We will be making concrete on site. No concrete trucks here.
My Wife and I are watching your build with great interest. We even looked at maps to see where you were down there.
Very anxious to see it progress.
Very anxious to see it progress.
We now have a genuine real looking hole. About 65% excavated. Remember, the top of the waterline tile is 6" below the upper edge of the horizontal boards because much of the pool is partially out of the ground (designed to go with the slope). This is because the lower area (9 o'clock corner in the pic) will be an outdoor kitchen with bar stools at the pool edge.
That is going to be so nice when it is done!
What will you be making the pool sides that are out of the hole out of?
Kim
What will you be making the pool sides that are out of the hole out of?
Kim
The pool sides with be block with re-bar and reinforced bond beams top and bottom. Partially out of the ground.
The whole hole is done! Just some clean up Monday and we start concrete.
The whole hole is done! Just some clean up Monday and we start concrete.
That's a nicely hand dug hole ! I've seen holes dug with a machine not that clean. Nice job !
I agree! That's a good looking hole! Its hard to get a nice flat bottom digging by hand. There is some skill involed in doing that.
What happen to all of the dirt that was dug out? Is it just out of the field of view of the camera or did it get hauled away?
What happen to all of the dirt that was dug out? Is it just out of the field of view of the camera or did it get hauled away?
I will post a pic of the excess dirt tomorrow. We have another project we will use it for.
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- Jan 21, 2014
- 1,069
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Wow, This is going to be a great one. I love the tiles, and wow, digging by hand. I'm glad it's them and not me.
To answer the question on where the dirt went and the progress.
We are running at Nica speed. Had base delivered and will compact it tomorrow. Stone and re-bar Friday for the floor.
We are running at Nica speed. Had base delivered and will compact it tomorrow. Stone and re-bar Friday for the floor.
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,211
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Looking good. I hope your palm trees don't mind the extra dirt placed around them. Sometimes it can take years for the effects to show on trees.
