New Pool Build - TX
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The aggregates I've seen done in our area are much more even in color and depth of cement around the exposed stones which is really what causes the disparity in color. A second acid wash should even it out and then if it's sealed it will look even better.
That is looking great! I do not envy the restraint you will have to exercise with regard to running your heater right after the pool is finished. The spa will be looking mighty tempting! At least you won't miss any swimming days when spring comes (not to jinx your build!).
Tell me about it! Especially with this giant blast of cold air that came in today!
The deck is looking a little more uneven than it really is in these latest pictures. The deck is fairly dirty right now with dirt and dust from the stone cutting that was done yesterday. Some workers did show up today and told my wife they still have to acid wash it (again maybe? We thought they did it yesterday too).
I still think it looks good too, but Ryno's deck (which I saw in person) looks fantastic. It is more of a beige color than the gray color that ours tends to be, and I don't recall seeing his with any variations in it. And I'm assuming that it was the same crew that did our decks so I'm just hoping mine will turn out like his!I think the aggregate looks good the way it is.
Very funny about the panel! I really, really like the flagstone decking. It is COLD today isn't it???? -Karen
What a difference a few miles makes. It's still in the low 60s here in Houston today, and it's looking like the freezing temperatures are going to miss us this time around.
Glock
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Oh its coming along nicely. Your whole yard is lovely, especially with this addition, I can't wait to move in to the grotto with Glock...
I like the fire pit. I wish we would have incorporated that into our budget. Oh well... chimenea it is.
Thanks again for the compliments, we appreciate it! We really do like our flagstone, and I think they do great work. I've never seen tighter grout joints.
As far as an update, well not much of one. The last time they worked on our project was a week ago. No workers since then. They cut off the pipes in the pool and blew out the lines because of our big cold front that was coming in. They finished putting in some drains behind the retaining wall, and ran a lot of lights back to the panel. That has really taken a lot of time, since we have 16 accent LED lights and 4 pool lights, that's 20 lights that all have to have a run back to the panel.
They didn't come last week because "it was too cold to put down deck sealant", however there is still a lot of things that could be done. I was told last Thursday, "Maybe tomorrow, but more than likely Monday depends on the weather." Well of course yesterday we had a small dusting of snow, and so I guess they decided they didn't need to come. Today its bright sunshine and up to 50 degrees and with no workers, I got a text "be there tomorrow". Sigh....
As far as an update, well not much of one. The last time they worked on our project was a week ago. No workers since then. They cut off the pipes in the pool and blew out the lines because of our big cold front that was coming in. They finished putting in some drains behind the retaining wall, and ran a lot of lights back to the panel. That has really taken a lot of time, since we have 16 accent LED lights and 4 pool lights, that's 20 lights that all have to have a run back to the panel.
They didn't come last week because "it was too cold to put down deck sealant", however there is still a lot of things that could be done. I was told last Thursday, "Maybe tomorrow, but more than likely Monday depends on the weather." Well of course yesterday we had a small dusting of snow, and so I guess they decided they didn't need to come. Today its bright sunshine and up to 50 degrees and with no workers, I got a text "be there tomorrow". Sigh....
I'm pulling for ya to get finished in a hurry, but the wagerin' man inside of me likes to handicap things. Anyone else want in? I'll set the over/under for your project to be the completion date of my pool. In other words, who's getting done first?
If I take the over (to be when my pool gets done compared to the two of yours) maybe my usual lack of luck will have me actually be the under and I'll get done first. In other words, I'm hedging my bet! - Karen
OK....but I should be complete in about 2.5 weeks, according to PB's estimate of last week...
Sorry to be Debbie Downer but I'm going to have to vote over -- only because PB finally told me mastic was going to be done today then texted me 5 minutes ago that it wont be until Dec 1.
WHAT??????????? How does it go from today to Dec.1?????????
Well at least he is still talking to you.
Kim
I'm waiting to see the pool full of water and vegetables! I'm rooting for it (pun not originally intended and then left in on purpose). I have to fly to Puerto Rico tomorrow for a business trip. I will be gone until Friday. When I come back - yours, Jay and my pool - work will be done! -Karen