A Houston Pool Build Inside the Loop
- Thread starter Marlahoutex
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Besides the sewer running through the middle of the pool???
Oh....guess I missed that! Yikes! Know any plumbers that will do a side job and cut you a deal? My brother in law (plumbing contractor) said it's a bit pricey to do... I'm hoping we won't have to...
Yeah a sewer running right through it would cause a problem! LOL
nini, I LOVE how much everyone can learn just by reading other's posts. You will have to keep an eye out as I have found I forgot what I told one person and NOT told another person. It gets hard to keep up with at times
Kim
nini, I LOVE how much everyone can learn just by reading other's posts. You will have to keep an eye out as I have found I forgot what I told one person and NOT told another person. It gets hard to keep up with at times
Kim
We can contract with their plumber to have the sewer line moved. The biggest issue will be where the pool equipment will go. We want it behind the garage since there is no easement indicated on the survey but we are pretty sure we have a 5' easement. Will be interesting to see what the city says.
I don't think we'll have any gas line issues and the power line runs overhead at the back of the lot.
I don't think we'll have any gas line issues and the power line runs overhead at the back of the lot.
Yeah a sewer running right through it would cause a problem! LOL
nini, I LOVE how much everyone can learn just by reading other's posts. You will have to keep an eye out as I have found I forgot what I told one person and NOT told another person. It gets hard to keep up with at times
Kim
Yes! Just keeping up with the different threads is difficult and I find I get them mixed up, especially since I can't be on here everyday.
I'd put the equipment as far away and hidden from the pool as possible so you don't have to see or hear it.
Here is the revised pool design. We expanded it a foot in both directions and got rid of the shelf.
We also shortened the fire pit.
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We also added a planter behind the raised wall.
We also shortened the fire pit.
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We also added a planter behind the raised wall.
What an awesome use of your yard! I love it! I like the sitting wall by the fire! That is going to be like a spa with it being right by the fire! NICE!
The planter behind the raised wall is a nice touch! Do you know what you will put in it yet?
How does hubby feel about it?
I am excited for you!
Kim
The planter behind the raised wall is a nice touch! Do you know what you will put in it yet?
How does hubby feel about it?
I am excited for you!
Kim
Hubby was the one who wanted it wider and added the planter. I think the pool dimensions are now 17x19.
Marla, I love it! Do you love it? It really looks amazing! Love all the changes and the planter is a nice touch. I'm so excited for you!
Yes, it's getting closer. We've told this PB that we will be going with him. We are looking over the contract and will probably sign soon.
Helen, I'm not sure. Probably standard size, 4"?, though. I think we got an estimate from the plumber to move it but am not sure. That'll be hubby's department!
I will post all of the details later which I would like feedback on just to make sure everything is okay.
I do know he thinks one pool light will be sufficient plus we will have 2 small uplights on the bench between the water spouts. I THINK this should be enough light, but what do y'all think?
I do know he thinks one pool light will be sufficient plus we will have 2 small uplights on the bench between the water spouts. I THINK this should be enough light, but what do y'all think?
Just wondering...do you anticipate having the fire going while people are sitting in the bench? Just wondering about the heat for those sitting on the bench directly in front of the firepit. Probably not an issue though...
Well if they get too hot they can just jump in! But if it's cold enough for the fire pit it's probably too cold to swim!
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,282
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)