Recent content by ShadyPool

Gas feeder was completed mid-March. I stubbed-up the outlet near the equipment pad, and capped the line. Timeline Total = 1d Technical I used a common trench for many utilities - my workshop subpanel feeder (2" conduit), pool heater gas feeder (1"), pool plumbing return loop (2"), and...

I didn't take any pictures, but we fixed the spa. TL;DR: Installed metal lathe, and built-up mortar a few inches, then waterproofed again. Timeline Total = 2d 1 day mortar 1 day waterproof Technical Started with a string layout giving the minimum increase in wall thickness (the greatest...

Tiling has started, which I'll be posting an update on once completed. But we've run into an issue. In some areas, the spa venturi's are closer to inside wall - leaving only ~1/2" between the front of the niche and gunite wall. The venturi niche itself is ~2" long. Even at the shortest length...

The pool has been paused since gunite was shot (12) days ago, while I work on the foundation for the workshop. I expect to start trenching the pool plumbing, natural gas, and main electrical subpanel next week. I'm about (1) week ahead of schedule, and nearly right-on budget (despite inflation...

Gunite was done (2) days after the rebar inspection passed (about 12 days ago). Timeline: Total = 1d Technical: The crew started by checking & correcting all the rebar, formwork, and dims. They also pulled metal layout lines to mark bond beam, ledge, etc. Throughout, we discussed: bond beam...

I sub-contracted the pool rebar, in order to move quickly from excavation --> gunite. Timeline: Total = 1/2d Technical: Sub laid down masonite on top of pea gravel to give an easier work surface, and to lay spacer bricks on. Before sub arrived, I leveled all plumbing & electrical, and tied...