New poster here. Basic question is whether 15" of water is too deep for a tanning ledge and whether I can/should make contractor build up the ledge so it meets the original specs for depth.
Our pool is basically a modified half-circle with a half-circle tanning ledge in the center. I designed this and my original thought was that the ledge would come off the first step and be pretty shallow. When contractor did the steel, they had the ledge coming off the second step. I confirmed depth with the pool contractor and project manager at that time and both assured me that the ledge would be 9" of water. I decided that would be fine, but once they shot everything it became clear that the ledge would be much deeper -- roughly 15 inches.
This seems basically useless for tanning or little kids, and I also wonder whether the bubblers will even work at that depth. After a couple inquiries, the project manager went out to look and confirmed that the ledge is indeed deeper than it was supposed to be. They've offered to essentially pour new concrete over the existing ledge to build it up.
Just curious if anyone has done this? Any issues or concerns to be aware of? Also, any thoughts about just leaving it at 15"? Thanks all!
Our pool is basically a modified half-circle with a half-circle tanning ledge in the center. I designed this and my original thought was that the ledge would come off the first step and be pretty shallow. When contractor did the steel, they had the ledge coming off the second step. I confirmed depth with the pool contractor and project manager at that time and both assured me that the ledge would be 9" of water. I decided that would be fine, but once they shot everything it became clear that the ledge would be much deeper -- roughly 15 inches.
This seems basically useless for tanning or little kids, and I also wonder whether the bubblers will even work at that depth. After a couple inquiries, the project manager went out to look and confirmed that the ledge is indeed deeper than it was supposed to be. They've offered to essentially pour new concrete over the existing ledge to build it up.
Just curious if anyone has done this? Any issues or concerns to be aware of? Also, any thoughts about just leaving it at 15"? Thanks all!
. But if you wanted the ledge loungers there I think it would be too deep. I think any more shallow would be a waste though.
pic shows with chaise and water is in the seat.