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I know it was non-poisonous, but still not wanting that stinky fella to bite me. Filled the hole with water. When he popped up I used the pool net and relocated him. Wife will never fill the pool again.

My wife got a big surprise when adding water to the pool. Watch out!

2015 has brought Bookoo’s of rain to SE Texas. Unfortunately it seems like much more on the way with a tropical storm looming in the Gulf. We’ve had so much water this year that I’m back to using my tab chlorine feeder at full-blast (I let me CYA drop to 30PPM) :( Normally 1 bucket of tabs...

Great review and Thanks for posting! I'm South of HTown and agree with you-summer swimming in 90F is too hot. I've been considering the Glacier for a few years now!! I think it's by far the most efficient/cost effective option. Also impressed how they worked it into that tight space.

Progressing nicely and looking good!

An interesting article on SWG pools and deck sealers. Silane & siloxane based sealers seem to prevail...

^smracing is correct-location, location, location!

Welcome to TFP! I see you live in Pearland so I'll take a stab at your cost question for an IG pool. From what I've seen in most standard (cookie-cutter) neighborhoods in our area, IG pool sizes range from 10k-40K gallons. "Bare bones" minimal decking no water feature except for maybe a small...

Wow, very nice! Love the hill country and you tied it together perfect.

Wow, very nice design!!!

Welcome to TFP!

Welcome to TFP-can't wait to follow your Pool-build!

Nice attention to detail and a most excellent backyard!

I'll agree with Paul and add 10%. The strength is in the backer board, but just to add lateral strength(especially during construction), a few angled supports are nice.