Recent content by Rico Laguno

Well the one thing that I definitely learned from dealing with the different Fiberglass Pool manufacturers is dont go by their advertised dimmensions...they are overexaggerated sometimes by as much as 2ft. For example I was looking for a 15x30 pool and many of the fiberglass pools that...

bk...Im still thinking about it. In fact, I still havent even ruled out a Shotcrete pool either. Anthony & Sylvan is still aggressively chasing my business and they are quite frankly lowering their price 'close' to a vinyl install (both include 300sq ft pool, 3ft concrete patio, auto...

Thanks for the tips... I forget to mention that the builder who is simply recommending the AquaGenie and the Frog Salt system, is also quoting me a Fiberglass pool. In terms of fiberglass pools, does the circulation installation practices change in any way? What I mean is, do the same...

Guys, I need your expert advice, I have recieved a quote for a Leisure Pool (15x30 Fiberglass - Marc Sheridan swears by this brand) Anyways, he wasn't pushing them, he just recommended them instead of using an AutoPilot Salt system and 2 Anti Entrapment Main Drains. Now I'm guessing, he...

guys....Im a little confused about the waiting 6 weeks to 6 months thing before pouring the deck??? Are you using these estimates with just a dirt backfill in mind? I was under the impression that the proper backfill is using a gravel or a 3/4 pea stone...if either of these are used, I...

What is it that makes a Gunite/Shotcrete pool so much more expensive than a vinyl lined pool? Arent they both equally labor intensive?....Can someone who has experience with both builds chime in as to why its almost a $10,000+ difference in the quotes?.... if not more

Bk, do you have pictures of your pool I could see anywhere?

Yes it is....I agree about the vinyl advantages, but I think considering both prices are close to equal (if they are...which is why I am asking you guys to help compare the details) then I think my choice is leaning toward a shotcrete pool. Perhaps I'm, crazy....but I have always felt concrete...

BK, Im up in the air right now...Im leaning toward a gunite/shotcrete pool if I can budget it close to the same price as a vinyl package...and this one seems close to that based on the advertised package, unless of course, I am missing some obvious things that I didnt account for?

Fellas, Im about to bite the bullet on this special, but before I do, can some of my more skilled poolhead colleges take a quick glance at it and advise if there is anything I should be aware of before I take the plunge (no pun) :P The company is Carlton Pools and they seem to be pretty...

I think I am still confused about cantilever vs Bullnose......is the difference that cantilever coping is a concrete coping while bullnose is a pavers coping?.....or are there other distinguishing differences?

Oh ok got it...

just out of curiousity, it appears your above ground pool is under ground with the surrounding deck and the hole that you dug to put it in...Was there a reason you chose not to go with an In ground Pool kit for the project? Btw, things look great

funny thing is if you look at homes on Long Island (NY) and homes just over the GW bridge in NJ, they use a totally different type of grass. Out on LI, the grass is thick and plush...I thinks its Bermuda, but in NJ, I think they mostly use Kentucky Blue.....and they are only miles apart.

I just recieved a quote from A&S for a gunite 15x31 400sq ft pool with no additional options except for 3ft of paved concrete all around the pool. Their package comes with 2" PVC plumbing, a 1hp Jandy pump, DE Filter and their ozonator system. includes electrical sub panel installation, 2...