New Construction in Austin, TX
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Thanks! We fell like it is finally coming together... Hoping for that end of September date.
Not much going on due to the weather 
We got over 8 inches in 2 days..a bit more and we could be swimming in there
We got over 8 inches in 2 days..a bit more and we could be swimming in there
Suggestion please.
From the picture above, is bleach the right thing to use for mosquitoes control?
If so, how much should be applied?
Thank you!
From the picture above, is bleach the right thing to use for mosquitoes control?
If so, how much should be applied?
Thank you!
Go to big box store and get the mosquito control doughnuts. I don't recall the name right now ... But those will take care of the mosquito larvae
I think they are called Mosquito Dunks - walmart has them around the garden center, or home depot/lowes near the garden stuff - with all the insect control stuff. You can also throw them in any standing water in your yard as well as in the pool. I have a few in my pool. They also have something similar a little black tablet shaped like a fish, you can use those in bird baths and other water you need to be safe for pets/animals to drink from.
Our PB had us put a gallon of bleach in and it worked fine for mosquito control and it cleared up the water. We've done it twice so far - no issues
imperator, Beadedbiker - thank you!!! Ran out to the store and got the exact order....plain donuts, no glaze.
Tossed 2 in the pool, one in the spa. All set
Karen - thank you. I might have heard the same thing from either your or Readyforapool thread. I'll try that when I'm out of the donuts.
Tossed 2 in the pool, one in the spa. All set
Karen - thank you. I might have heard the same thing from either your or Readyforapool thread. I'll try that when I'm out of the donuts.
Finally got a break from the rain.
Deck poured....
Another crew worked on trenching.
This was buried not far down (previously covered by stone patio). It wasn't marked but the location it was found got me worried due to the proximity to the existing gas line we have for the gril.
I hope this is not it.
Deck poured....
Another crew worked on trenching.
This was buried not far down (previously covered by stone patio). It wasn't marked but the location it was found got me worried due to the proximity to the existing gas line we have for the gril.
I hope this is not it.
thats a water line - gas has to be 12" below grade per code, water lines for irrigation only have to be about 6-8" below or below the frost line and that is what that looks like.
My bro in law (in Austin) said he got a quote on a pool and just over the phone, the PB told him it was in the neighborhood of $20k just to punch a hole in the ground b/c of the rock and limestone !!! Does that even sound ballparkish or the norm?....I notice most of your elevation is above grade.
Good looking pool BTW
Yes, I build pools in the Austin area and thats what I say. I just completed one further out in the Hill Country and charged $30k. It was a big, deep pool though and solid rock. Rock demolition is is hard on equipment and therefor expensive. He's not trying to get to you, he just knows what he's having to get into.
Finally, an issue that will test the PB.
I think there was either a miscalculation on the grading, or the design is a it off.
But the result is we ended up with a much higher deck.
The design does not call for anything to prevent things and people from falling off because it does not have much elevation.
However, this is the rendition
Sorry, not from the same angle.
But to give you an idea, I'm 5'8 and the height of the deck in circle is up to my chest. The pool slope on the design, in reality, starts off at my head level.
We are trying to meet with PB today to see what to do, I don't think we'll pass inspection as is
I think there was either a miscalculation on the grading, or the design is a it off.
But the result is we ended up with a much higher deck.
The design does not call for anything to prevent things and people from falling off because it does not have much elevation.
However, this is the rendition
Sorry, not from the same angle.
But to give you an idea, I'm 5'8 and the height of the deck in circle is up to my chest. The pool slope on the design, in reality, starts off at my head level.
We are trying to meet with PB today to see what to do, I don't think we'll pass inspection as is
Hmm...yeah that will be interesting how he handles it. From the angle I'm seeing, and not being a professional at all, I wouldn't think it would be that difficult to bring the grade up a little. I can't quite make out around that corner, but on the opposite side of that raised area from the pool, is that going to be decking or yard?
Either way, I would bet it could be easily remedied.
I'm an insurance professional, and I can tell you from a liability standpoint, that wouldn't be great. Some of my companies don't like anything over 30" inches without handrails.
Either way, I would bet it could be easily remedied.
I'm an insurance professional, and I can tell you from a liability standpoint, that wouldn't be great. Some of my companies don't like anything over 30" inches without handrails.
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Looking good man! Concerning the raised deck, nothing a couple of hand rails and railing can't fix (if thats what you want)
Seems you have much privacy back there.
Seems you have much privacy back there.
Here's the one that shows the side on the high deck. Before the rocks went it.
With rock wing wall (the intent for this is a retaining wall for plants.....well, too high?)
Twolabs, rodog123 -
We work in insurance industry,too. So I'm glad to hear our concern is not far off.
I hope it's an easy fix with more top soil. We don't really want the railing there. if we have to, I only want the glass rail so we can keep the transparency and view but it's way too $$$.
With rock wing wall (the intent for this is a retaining wall for plants.....well, too high?)
Twolabs, rodog123 -
We work in insurance industry,too. So I'm glad to hear our concern is not far off.
I hope it's an easy fix with more top soil. We don't really want the railing there. if we have to, I only want the glass rail so we can keep the transparency and view but it's way too $$$.
I see 1x1 tile going in somewhere around here 
Your deck finish looks really good. - Karen
Your deck finish looks really good. - KarenI see 1x1 tile going in somewhere around here
Karen - help me design this please!
I've been too busy dreaming up landscaping.
One company wants 50k for the job so I paid $4 on app and draw it myself.
What do you think?
