- Jun 24, 2021
- 16,096
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Likely the three floor returns listed in your original build profile. Don't know why there are only two...
Pool greenhorn needs guidance
- Thread starter clarkboy
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That original estimate is from a builder we didn’t select. I left that estimate and never changed it, sorry about that. The estimate from the PB we selected is on page two of the thread. I don’t recall seeing anything about floor returns. That’s why it’s a little puzzling as to what they could be. I didn’t know if it was something used by the builders in the next stages and covered at the end. Thanks for responding!
- Jun 24, 2021
- 16,096
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Oh okay, yeah
! For some reason I thought those would be in the wall. Thank you.
- Jun 24, 2021
- 16,096
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Me too, but the holes in the sides look more like lights. Ask the builder?Oh okay, yeah
The builder was here today and told me those holes are for hydrostatic valves. I didn’t think we had problems with groundwater or hydrostatic pressure in this area.
Yes I agree. I just thought the water table was low in our area due to the elevation.
Here are some pictures of the pool and initial plumbing.
Should the pool be as tan as it is? I know they mix in sand when they shoot the pool, but all of the pictures and videos I’ve seen pools look gray like concrete.
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There are lakes atop mountains that are fed by natural springs below. Elevation doesn't necessarily rule out ground water.
I bet if you take some clean water out there with a soft brush and scrubbed the walls you will see that is dirt.
Yeah I didn’t really consider that angle though. Well you learn something new everyday. The builder knows more about this process than I do, so I’m glad it wasn’t me deciding if those valves would be added. I would be the person that has the pool pop out of the ground
He may have been worried about rain/floods popping the shell if the local soil doesn't drain well.
Or he was just extra cautious, which never hurts.
And that was part of my thought process. I grew up in the Virginia Beach area and it flooded with the slightest bit of rain. It’s pretty close to sea level and flooding was a big problem in the whole Hampton Roads area. But in my twenty years of living here I’ve never seen it flood. And we get some bad storms coming through from time to time.
Oh wow okay. I feel better now. I was stressing that something didn’t mix right or too much sand was used during the shoot. I’ll give that a try, thanks.
It’s been a little while be we have some progress on construction. The pool equipment and all electrical have been run and connected. The electrical inspection passed, and the builder said they’ve successfully completed pressure testing, so all trenches were closed. Attached are pictures of the equipment pad. I have concerns about the length of pipe before the IC40. There’s not 12” of straight pipe before the flow sensor. Please let me know what you think or what I should discuss with the builder. Thanks I’m advance.
We’ve also settled on the plaster type and color which has changed multiple times. Our builder told us this was normal that people change all the time. We went with StoneScapes Micro Moraine with the Puerto Rico blend glass add on. It will be one bag of PRB in each batch.
We’ve also settled on the plaster type and color which has changed multiple times. Our builder told us this was normal that people change all the time. We went with StoneScapes Micro Moraine with the Puerto Rico blend glass add on. It will be one bag of PRB in each batch.
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The framing and gravel base for the patio was completed today. I was told rebar and electrical bonding would be next. We are still waiting on delivery of the stainless steel slot drain which is tentatively scheduled be to delivered April 5th.
We haven’t received any timelines on the coping and tile. At what stage would that normally happen? I’m sure it varies from builder to builder and probably has a lot to do with material availability. It’s all starting to come together, very exciting.
We haven’t received any timelines on the coping and tile. At what stage would that normally happen? I’m sure it varies from builder to builder and probably has a lot to do with material availability. It’s all starting to come together, very exciting.
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It could also be a factor of waiting on the labor to have time to work on your pool. That has been a real issue for many builds.
You are most likely right. More pools being constructed than skilled trade workers to complete the work in a timely manner. I’m just thankful things are starting to move forward again.
I walked along the compacted gravel and found multiple spots around the deep end that were spongy. The ground would depress under my feet just from my weight. I don’t want problems in a couple of years with the travertine patio settling. Not sure if this is something I should bring up to the builder.
The spongy spots need to be brought up asap and in writing so you have a paper trail just in case.
I’ll email the builder this morning about it. I wanted to make sure I wasn’t overreacting at the situation. Thanks for confirming. I’ll share what I get back in response.