Recent content by houstonnewb

Thanks, my pool is newly constructed. Is efflorescence common with new pools?

Today I noticed loose white powder sitting on top of 4-5 coping tiles. The affected coping tiles were not batched together. I am attaching a photo but it may be hard to make out the powder because the coping is white. Any idea what this is? My pool Math log results FC 8.5, PH 7.4, TA 60...

I had plaster installed this past Saturday the pool was filled early Monday morning (about 19,000 gallons). I have Ben brushing it consistently 3-4 times a day. Two days after the pool was filled the pool company put in a sequester, acid and put a couple of chlorine tablets in the skimmer...

Thanks for all the responses. I should clarify that the pergola would have a dark tinted polycarbonate roof, which will prevent water from getting through. It would also have a ceiling fan. Regardless of if I go for the wood framed patio or pergola I plan to have a pull down screen on the...

Now that the pool is almost done I am starting to get bids on a covered structure that would be attached to the back of my house. Initially I wanted a wood famed covered patio. However, as bids started coming in I also started looking at a cedar pergola with a tinted polycarbonate roof or...

My pool quote was initially around $62k for a freeform 105' perimeter freeform pool plus hot tub. However, after equipment and tile upgrades and additional concrete caused by moving the pool further back my pool is going to end up at around $72k. My advise is to get at least 3-4 bids. The...

I was afraid of that. There are about 6 areas where this is showing. I notified my PB and am waiting to see what they say.

I just had the tiling completed on my pool and while I am pleased overall, there are numerous tiles that appear to have the underlying adhesive on top of the grout (pics below). Is this something that is typically seen? If there an easy fix?

Looks great, thanks!