- Mar 31, 2010
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Pool Build - California Dreaming - 3 Years Closer
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Thanks Mud for the interest. I discuss the tile earlier in this thread, here:
pool-build-california-dreaming-t20686-240.html
I found the tile on Craigslist at $2 per sq ft. Similar tile on line can be had for about $9 per sq ft. The light blue/aqua iridescent tile will be the waterline tile and should contrast well with the quartz stone ledger on the bond beam and the peach color coping. The dark blue iridescent or "peacock" will be used for the safety tile strip on the steps and anywhere else that needs a bold highlight. The dark blue with gold streaks aka blue twilight are 3/4" tile and will be used to tile portions of the spa and stools - these are nice and smooth.
Thanks Mud for the interest. I discuss the tile earlier in this thread, here:
pool-build-california-dreaming-t20686-240.html
I found the tile on Craigslist at $2 per sq ft. Similar tile on line can be had for about $9 per sq ft. The light blue/aqua iridescent tile will be the waterline tile and should contrast well with the quartz stone ledger on the bond beam and the peach color coping. The dark blue iridescent or "peacock" will be used for the safety tile strip on the steps and anywhere else that needs a bold highlight. The dark blue with gold streaks aka blue twilight are 3/4" tile and will be used to tile portions of the spa and stools - these are nice and smooth.
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This last weekend, in preparation of plastering the pool and to meet code, I put up the ornamental iron pool fence. The fence which consists of 12 Fortress Versai panels and one arched gate runs from the corner of the house around the curved portion of the patio closest to the house and then up the sloped hill and fastened to the property's back wall, effectively closing off the entire back portion of our lot to entry. It looks pretty good. I originally feared that by not using curved panels the fence would look odd going around the curved portion of the deck but in the end it looks fine. The trickiest part of the install was getting all the panels to properly transition with the change in grade. The most labor intensive aspect of the install - driving the 12 x 30" metal Oz-Post spikes into the hard dry ground. In a previous post, I stated that I was going to put up some stone faced columns to connect the panels, but decided that it would block the view too much and would be difficult later to demolish when it comes time to remove the fence.
This last weekend, in preparation of plastering the pool and to meet code, I put up the ornamental iron pool fence. The fence which consists of 12 Fortress Versai panels and one arched gate runs from the corner of the house around the curved portion of the patio closest to the house and then up the sloped hill and fastened to the property's back wall, effectively closing off the entire back portion of our lot to entry. It looks pretty good. I originally feared that by not using curved panels the fence would look odd going around the curved portion of the deck but in the end it looks fine. The trickiest part of the install was getting all the panels to properly transition with the change in grade. The most labor intensive aspect of the install - driving the 12 x 30" metal Oz-Post spikes into the hard dry ground. In a previous post, I stated that I was going to put up some stone faced columns to connect the panels, but decided that it would block the view too much and would be difficult later to demolish when it comes time to remove the fence.
- Oct 18, 2009
- 3,637
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
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Mann I am dying to see the finished product. Do you think you will have water by July 4th? Sure would be nice
Mann I am dying to see the finished product. Do you think you will have water by July 4th? Sure would be nice
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I wish that would be the case but I think I have a month to go before filling. Thanks for the interest and kind wishes.
I wish that would be the case but I think I have a month to go before filling. Thanks for the interest and kind wishes.
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Spillmar - I need some updated pics!!!! I am going through withdrawals. Hope to see some soon.
Spillmar - I need some updated pics!!!! I am going through withdrawals. Hope to see some soon.
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Thanks Flippy for the push. I will try to post a couple pictures of the completed fence surround tonight or tomorrow. Not much else to show since I posted the pictures of the waterline tile work.
I have been presently focusing on getting the fence up and also need to install a gate on the rear of the property in order to get the sign off from county prior to filling the pool. My oldest daughter also is having a birthday party this weekend at the house (she's sad of course that it's not a pool party) and I don't want her little friends falling into the empty pool. Been there, done that and believe me it hurts.
Remaining paver deck, tile and ledge stone work as well as the final equipment hookup should be done over next two weeks then its the plaster.
Thanks Flippy for the push. I will try to post a couple pictures of the completed fence surround tonight or tomorrow. Not much else to show since I posted the pictures of the waterline tile work.
I have been presently focusing on getting the fence up and also need to install a gate on the rear of the property in order to get the sign off from county prior to filling the pool. My oldest daughter also is having a birthday party this weekend at the house (she's sad of course that it's not a pool party) and I don't want her little friends falling into the empty pool. Been there, done that and believe me it hurts.
Remaining paver deck, tile and ledge stone work as well as the final equipment hookup should be done over next two weeks then its the plaster.
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It was a hot day today and all I could think of is "finish the pool already!"
It was a hot day today and all I could think of is "finish the pool already!"
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Spillmar I can't tell how much I appreciate that you share this amazing build with us all. I have been quite busy myslef over here so I haven't had time to catch up on your build lately but I will.
I hope you get water in asap so you and your family can enjoy it as much as possible this summer and for all of us behinde computers around the world to drawl over some nice bathing pictures
Spillmar I can't tell how much I appreciate that you share this amazing build with us all. I have been quite busy myslef over here so I haven't had time to catch up on your build lately but I will.
I hope you get water in asap so you and your family can enjoy it as much as possible this summer and for all of us behinde computers around the world to drawl over some nice bathing pictures
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Thanks Mats. When I do post pictures after the fill I'll make sure not to be in the picture. Somewhere around the world someone may be eating lunch and I don't want to upset them or their stomachs. Not all of us can have a 6-pack like you my friend. Let's put it this way, the kids in the neighborhood think I am Jack Black.
Anyway here are some pics of the fence. This one project phase I did all by myself. It was not that challenging with the exception that it is a heavy gauge of steel/iron and hard to hang the panels.
The posts are a bit too high right now but will be cut down once I rent a cutter. I was not able to cut a straight line with the SawzAll, even though a friend said just clamp a 2x4 on each side of the post and use it as a guide. For me, it appears a fence post cutter may be the best bet.
Thanks again for the interest and motivation.
Thanks Mats. When I do post pictures after the fill I'll make sure not to be in the picture. Somewhere around the world someone may be eating lunch and I don't want to upset them or their stomachs. Not all of us can have a 6-pack like you my friend. Let's put it this way, the kids in the neighborhood think I am Jack Black.
Anyway here are some pics of the fence. This one project phase I did all by myself. It was not that challenging with the exception that it is a heavy gauge of steel/iron and hard to hang the panels.
The posts are a bit too high right now but will be cut down once I rent a cutter. I was not able to cut a straight line with the SawzAll, even though a friend said just clamp a 2x4 on each side of the post and use it as a guide. For me, it appears a fence post cutter may be the best bet.
Thanks again for the interest and motivation.
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Spillmar - Your fence looks good. Keep the pics coming.
Spillmar - Your fence looks good. Keep the pics coming.
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Thanks. In the last picture you can barely make out our 2 dogs, Sheila (English Shepherd) and Bandido (annoying Chihuahua mix). Both are pound dogs and have been good companions throughout the build..... Well that or they wanted the leftover pizza. :?
Thanks. In the last picture you can barely make out our 2 dogs, Sheila (English Shepherd) and Bandido (annoying Chihuahua mix). Both are pound dogs and have been good companions throughout the build..... Well that or they wanted the leftover pizza. :?
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Looks like your neighbor's palms could use a haircut!
Looks like your neighbor's palms could use a haircut!
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LOL - That's the truth.
Those palms sit on the utility company's service road and none of the neighbors have access.
My neighbors and I have talked about a tree intervention with the city, that or a flame thrower. Anyway they are an eyesore, aren't they. One day I think I may hire someone myself and have them trimmed. I am afraid to find out what lives in there however.
LOL - That's the truth.
Those palms sit on the utility company's service road and none of the neighbors have access.
My neighbors and I have talked about a tree intervention with the city, that or a flame thrower. Anyway they are an eyesore, aren't they. One day I think I may hire someone myself and have them trimmed. I am afraid to find out what lives in there however.
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Those old Mexican Fan Palms (Washingtonia robusta) are nasty.
Send one of these up the trunk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGJMcbjXqMA
Those old Mexican Fan Palms (Washingtonia robusta) are nasty.
Send one of these up the trunk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGJMcbjXqMA
- Oct 18, 2009
- 3,637
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
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Spillmar, I may have asked this question but why is the pool so far away from the house
Spillmar, I may have asked this question but why is the pool so far away from the house
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Thanks NoMas for the kudos.
Hi Brentr - It's not really that far from the house. It's about 80 ft from the kitchen patio entrance but only about half that from the master bedroom courtyard entrance. Basically the placement was such because we are going to build a 800 sq ft pool house against the far rear wall of the property and the pool goes up and under the cantilevered roof of the pool house and then the pool extends toward the house 65 feet. For some it's too far for us it's just right considering the pool house.
Thanks NoMas for the kudos.
Hi Brentr - It's not really that far from the house. It's about 80 ft from the kitchen patio entrance but only about half that from the master bedroom courtyard entrance. Basically the placement was such because we are going to build a 800 sq ft pool house against the far rear wall of the property and the pool goes up and under the cantilevered roof of the pool house and then the pool extends toward the house 65 feet. For some it's too far for us it's just right considering the pool house.
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This is one of those pool builds that I cannot wait to see completed. This was one of the first ones I followed and it is truly amazing. Congratulations.
This is one of those pool builds that I cannot wait to see completed. This was one of the first ones I followed and it is truly amazing. Congratulations.