Recent content by MFM

I'm looking to add 264 sq ft to my existing concrete/bonded deck, running the length of the pool in the attached pic. The use of metal rebar to 'attach' to the existing deck would be within the 5 ft of the water's edge, so, that brings up bonding concerns. But would the use of fiberglass rebar...

In researching finishes for a renovation project, came across a new PebbleTec finish, PebbleEssence. I've been told it's PebbleSheen with the shimmering sea/luminous already in the 'recipe' and that it is applied in a similar way to PebbleBrillaince. I've considered a PebbleSheen finish with...

I'm considering adding to my existing concrete deck (where the river rock is located). It will include drilling rebar 'pinning' every 2 ft into the side of the existing deck to help prevent the new deck from rising above/falling below the existing deck. Because this would be within 5 ft of the...

My concern is having the deck and coping uneven.

I'm going to do a pool renovation (replaster, new tile, new coping). I am looking at adding some decking and plan to resurface (Sundek, for example) the existing concrete deck. I'm trying to determine the best time to resurface the concrete deck, before the demolition and replacement of existing...

Thanks for the reply. I asked one contractor why he wasn't quoting a full chip out of the plaster and he said, 'not necessary'. You'd think they would quote a full chip out, I would guess it's more expensive than a chip out around certain areas (fixtures, etc). They all do quote a per ft price...

Thanks for the reply. I had seen several videos/articles about full chip out of the plaster, but none of the contractors offered it. I asked why, and was told, 'not necessary'. You'd think they would all quote a FULL chip out even if it wasn't needed, but none of them have. I do not know what...

My 20,500 gallon gunite pool was installed in 2003, white plaster, red bullnose coping, basic tile., brushed concrete deck. The pool is in very good condition, some staining on the white plaster by the drains, but otherwise in very good condition. I had a leak in the skimmer repaired last year...

These are by no means recommendations, but some of the companies in the NOVA area I've talked to/met for pool renovation: Miller Pools, Cornerstone Foundations LLC, Dolphin Pools, Millennium Pools, JW Contracting. I'm looking to do similar work to my 20 year old 20K gal gunite pool. I want to...

Pool was opened Wednesday, 5/23, Heater and display worked fine. Today, display is showing rows of pluses and minuses (+, -), no text, no temp. Doesn't change when hitting the mode button to go through pool/spa, etc. Turned unit on/off, no change. Model Number P-R406A-EP-C. Any idea what might...

I replaced the wall connector this spring, and I have a new Polaris 360. The quick connect is brand new, with Magic Lube/new O ring. While it goes into the wall connector, it's not 'clicking' in place, still has some movement, resulting in a loose hold, which can come out of the wall connector...