Recent content by spatrickp

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    Umbrella holders in lawn/concrete suggestions

    We were facing the same challenge, but with the added issue of having a good amount of artificial turf around the pool. I found these and expect they'll be a VERY sturdy option once the bottom is sunk in concrete. The above-ground post is removable, so you can remove and close the hole flush...
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    Discovery Bay Pool Build

    much appreciated - thank you!! Good luck with the patio!!
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    Discovery Bay Pool Build

    @joeprunc - Your pool looks fantastic - wonderful choices - I hope you were able to sort out the patio color issues you were facing. If I can go back a while in this post. You shared a picture of your friends pool (the one you liked the color blue of) - can you tell me what kind of coping they...
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    Basecrete "Intercept" on fresh gunite shell??

    Thank you for your input Maddie! I'll have to ask the PB what they use to waterproof at the waterline beneath the tiles. I'm just wondering if spraying something like Basecrete Intercept (used to be called Basecrete Plus I think?) or Aquron CPSP would be a good low cost/high value thing to...
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    Basecrete "Intercept" on fresh gunite shell??

    I've heard Basecrete Intercept (primary shell waterproofer, concrete densifier) is a great option to apply to a fresh gunite shell (simple garden sprayer application!). BUT, I've been told by my PB that the gunite shell doesn't need a waterproofer except for the waterline where the tile will...
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    Soon to be new pool owner - Marin Co. CA

    I've already benefitted greatly from the content and feedback on this forum - the information is invaluable! We are in the process of digging as of this weekend, so the project has just kicked off. It's going to be an Ozone pool with the sanitation system by Micro Plasma Ozone (Micro Plasma...