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I'm a little concerned that somebody will step off the shelf and sort of knock against the stairs, but maybe that is paranoia? I wonder if I changed the shallow depth to 4.5 if that would make it a little better for lap swimming on the one side.

I think the cost is higher than typical for such a simple pool because of the automatic pool cover. But admittedly I basically met with a few pool builders, found one I liked, and then added the pool cover. PM me if you have recommendations!

He's 60 lbs of love in mutt form. It is quite likely he will refuse to use whatever I build with him in mind, but I want to give him the option! What do you think about four cascading steps across the short/house side? It's about 18 feet - will make sure I check the throw length.

That's a really good thought about the benches, the bench on the cover vault side especially. For tv watching, I'm planning on having a projector face out from the garage towards a projection screen by the fence, so anyone sitting in the garage can also watch. What are your thoughts on steps...

That is exactly correct! There will be a one bedroom apartment above the garage apartment. It will be for guests for now, as my house was built in the early 1920's and is quite small. I have had the same thought about people jumping from the balcony to the pool. I don't have any kids, but...

Okay, here's the disaster area. Looking towards the house. Looking towards the garage structure: Looking towards the back fence. As I mentioned, the fencing and landscaping will all be replaced. The tree towards the back right in the last picture will be removed. There is another large...

Alternatively I was thinking cascading stairs across the width of the pool, but was afraid of losing swimming length since the pool is so small as it is. I'd like a ledge for my dog to sit on, otherwise I am open.

I'll try to get some good ones but I am not sure it will help - the garage building has been under construction for a year, so it's pretty wild and will need a new fence and all new landscaping.

Thanks for the real life input, I think I will oversize the cell as you and Jim suggested.

I don't have a detailed plan - any suggestions? I'm also wavering on the placement of the stairs and ledge. The side of the garage that faces the pool has a big glass door, so it will sort of act like a pool house. Maybe the ledge should go along there? Thanks for the link to the main...

Thank you - yes it is a T-3 salt cell. Since I have the automatic pool cover, I thought I might be able to get away with a smaller salt cell, but I will bring that up with the builder. Thank you for your comments!

Trying this again, I think I somehow deleted my prior thread. Have been reading a lot on this site for over a year, let me know if you have any comments on the below! Thank you.