Another New Build in South Louisiana

[jeremym480]

Everything has been going great so far. The pool builder has been uploading pics everyday as promised and gunite is scheduled for Friday or Saturday. I'll spare you guys all of the pics, but here's some of the PB's, plus some of ours with the dogs checking out their new yard.

We're going to pick out our stone tomorrow. Also, we're still not 100% on our tile or plaster yet, but we've got it narrowed down pretty well. For tile I think we're going with Iridium Patina Green:

And for the finish I believe we'll go with St Martin Shade, but Anvil is in the running, as well.

 

[WyattEarp]

We are only about 60 miles apart as a the crow flies and your yard looks really dry compared to mine. I have a partially dug muddy mess.

St. Martin shade was my top pick if I did Quartzscapes. We are using Diamondbrite and have picked Steel Blue which has a very similar look.

we are still agonizing over a tile choice. I really like the one you posted. Who is the manufacturer?

 

[kimkats]

I bet the dogs has a blast checking out everything!

Kim

 

[JamieP]

I like the pool shape! It looks big too!

 

[jeremym480]

We are only about 60 miles apart as a the crow flies and your yard looks really dry compared to mine. I have a partially dug muddy mess.

St. Martin shade was my top pick if I did Quartzscapes. We are using Diamondbrite and have picked Steel Blue which has a very similar look.

we are still agonizing over a tile choice. I really like the one you posted. Who is the manufacturer?

We've been lucky with rain so far. The yard was awfully soggy on Monday, but it has dried up since. We did have some light rain last night, but nothing too bad. Tonight isn't looking good though and this weekend it's supposed to get cold. Hopefully, that doesn't slow us down too much.

Here's the website for the tile. All Tiles | National Pool Tile Group

We keep going back and fourth between Iridium Patina Green, Gemstone Blue or Emerald and Tuscany Pietra Azul. I don't think we can go wrong with either choice really

My wife is pretty set on St Martin Shade as the pool color, but I like Anvil better. I'm not sure if this is a battle that I will win. I'm going to see if I can convert her though.​

I bet the dogs has a blast checking out everything!

Kim

Oh, they're loving it so far.

I like the pool shape! It looks big too!

Thanks, Jamie.

 

[jeremym480]

We chose our stone today. The first pic is boulders for the waterfall and planters and the next two are for the coping.

 

[Nursenini]

Looks great! Can't wait to see how it all comes together. Love seeing your little pups inspecting the workmanship!

 

[kimkats]

Happy Wife, Happy Life!

LOL


Kim

 

[jeremym480]

Day 8 was Monday which was Gunite day. Everything was looking good up to that point. We had some nasty weather come in on Tuesday and have been at a standstill since the. They're back at it tomorrow and tile and stones should start Monday. [emoji2]

 

[kimkats]

That is a nice looking pool. This is where you can really see what it looks like! I love it!

Now start watering it aka bonding with it! LOL

Do you have kids or pets? If so please think about putting tennis balls or such on the ends of the rebar. Better safe than sorry.

Do you have your test kit yet? If not think about going ahead and ordering it. Look in my siggy to see the one we use and love!

Kim

 

[imperator]

Very nice! I like the shape, extra benches, and deep tanning ledge. How deep is the tanning ledge going to be?

 

[jeremym480]

I haven't posted in a while, but things are moving along nicely for us and their pouring concrete today. The owner of the company told me last weekend that in another 2-3 weeks we won't even know that they were there other than having a new pool. Here's each day's Album Cover as a sneak peak...

you can see that the project manager got married the last week of December (hence why there were no pics then).

Last, but not least is "Moochie: King of the Empty Pool":

Very nice! I like the shape, extra benches, and deep tanning ledge. How deep is the tanning ledge going to be?

12 inches

 

[kimkats]

Hi Moochie! Do you think he will swim with you?

Kim

 

[jeremym480]

We're putting the finishing touches on our pool. Here's a pic of the landscaping my wife and I did last weekend.

I'll post more when we're finished. In the meantime, does anyone have any ideas on blocking my neighbors eye sores from our pool? I'm considering a "living green screen", but I'm worried about building something too tall with the wind we get from storms. Trees would be another option, but I'm worried about the roots potentially breaking the pipes.

 

[JamieP]

I can't find the link at the moment, but someone on here once mentioned a kind of bamboo that did not send out runners and spread like other kinds of bamboo, but still grew quickly and provided nice screening. I'll try to see if I can find it, but that might be an idea if it fits the look you're going for.

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Here is the thread I was referencing, specifically post #12. I hope it helps.
Seeking Pool Landscaping ideas -- hot in Texas, pool has direct sun

 

[bmoreswim]

I had started to say...nice RV. Oops. Landscaping looks great! Are the palmish looking ones in pots because you need to be able to bring them inside for frost? It's a nice look, and just a small bit of recurring maintenance.

 

[WyattEarp]

Plant some ginger or banana trees along that fence. You wont be able to see that RV by mid summer.

Pool looks great.

 

[jeremym480]

I can't find the link at the moment, but someone on here once mentioned a kind of bamboo that did not send out runners and spread like other kinds of bamboo, but still grew quickly and provided nice screening. I'll try to see if I can find it, but that might be an idea if it fits the look you're going for.

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Here is the thread I was referencing, specifically post #12. I hope it helps.
Seeking Pool Landscaping ideas -- hot in Texas, pool has direct sun

Thanks, Jamie! We have actually been considering bamboo. We're thinking of growing it in tubs and decorating the tubs with bamboo reed. That's the best/least expensive idea we've came up with so far anyway.

I had started to say...nice RV. Oops. Landscaping looks great! Are the palmish looking ones in pots because you need to be able to bring them inside for frost? It's a nice look, and just a small bit of recurring maintenance.

We didn't mind the RV too much because at least it's gone some of the time. However, we started the pool is when his shed went up. I was aggravated because it blocked our view of the treeline that we enjoyed, but there's not much we can do other than complain to ourselves.

Plant some ginger or banana trees along that fence. You wont be able to see that RV by mid summer.

Pool looks great.

Thanks, Mr. Earp. I'll take your suggestions into consideration.

 

[Texas Splash]

Very, very nice!

 

[jeremym480]

The final piece to our pool puzzle was added this week. That was the patio cover and window awnings so we're pretty much done with our outdoor makeover. Here's some pics:

Pool

Patio

Window Awnings/Seating Area

Dogs