Recent content by mrrr0809

We’re currently under construction with gunite pool that will be getting plastered in the spring. I’ve noticed a handful of spots in which there are streaks of soil along the pool wall. Upon further inspection, they appear to be voids of concrete and/or cracks which tells me that water has...

Hi all! We’ll be starting out in ground pool and attached spa build in late fall. I’m just starting to second guess the cost and additional maintenance of an attached spa in comparison to its use. For those of you that have a similar setup, are there any regrets? Is it worth the additional cost...

Completely new to the pool world. Our pool builder has 2 returns in the proposal but will be asking for another 2-4 to be added. Are returns generally split once a main return line is ran from the pump/filter back to the pool? I’m just having trouble visualizing how several returns are plumbed...

After observing our kids swimming in a pool on vacation, it seems they spent most of their time in the 4’ section of water. Since we’re going to have. A Baja shelf that real youngsters can play on, we’re going to have our pool depth changed from 4’ to 9’. Additionally, we’re going to change to a...

Thank you for the suggestions! I’ll look into the top two as I’m not familiar with them. Shallow end of pool will be 3’- do you recommend a different depth? Spillway is planned as open on the spa.

Hi all! I’ve read through several forum topics on here over the years and am thrilled that we’ll finally be able to have our own pool by this time next year. We’ve found a contractor that is very kind and has a great reputation from friends that have used him. Known specs for build are below...