How do I see your build thread Jgc88! I don’t know how to navigate this
Disco Pool
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Different pool builders do things different ways. It also depends on the kind of tiles/glue they putting on. If your PB wants to do it question him a text or email so you have it on "record" IF anything goes wrong.
It’s on text, he said it’s good, just don’t water on Monday. Another possible issue is this though, the design is different from reality. The so cement cap is 18” all the way around. Measurement of spa should be 6” wider than the pool coping. By the way it looks, it’s not. Just texted him about it and hopefully get some answers next week. Not sure if it just starts this way and ends up looking like the design in the end. Crossing my fingers. Also, I doubt they’ll finish by June 17th. Contract says 60 days after dig date (March 24th). Definitely not happening.
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I see what you are talking about. They forgot the put the spa "inside" the pool coping. There is no "ledge/step" on the other side the spa wall.
Do this for me. Go out there with the plans. Is the spa bigger in the inside than the plans say is should be? Is the POOL wide enough on the inside?
Some one messed up. We will help you figure out just what they did or did not do AND what can be done and what you can expect from the PB.
Do this for me. Go out there with the plans. Is the spa bigger in the inside than the plans say is should be? Is the POOL wide enough on the inside?
Some one messed up. We will help you figure out just what they did or did not do AND what can be done and what you can expect from the PB.
Hi Kim,
The inside measurements are correct. The outside ones are wrong. The raised spa cement should be 18” therefore it should be 6” wider than the pool coping. But I’m scheduled for tiles tomorrow. Unless they add 6” more gunite all around the outside of the spa, then it’s not as per designed.
The inside measurements are correct. The outside ones are wrong. The raised spa cement should be 18” therefore it should be 6” wider than the pool coping. But I’m scheduled for tiles tomorrow. Unless they add 6” more gunite all around the outside of the spa, then it’s not as per designed.
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mguzzy
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I don't think so. They can build up that out but if they put tiles on it they will be more resistant to make it right. I assume you contacted the PB already. Make sure he knows you are not going to allow the tile guys to start until there is some kind of resolution on this. I don't think its structural, but they may be more willing to negotiate a credit if they are trying to stay on a schedule. Turn the screws, but be business like. someone got lazy when doing the framing.
Got it! Thanks for the tip, Mguzzy! I did inform the project manager about it but I don’t want to say I’m not allowing tile to not be done because they might say I delayed the process. I asked the PB how it can be build as per specs.
mguzzy
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Just sayin' don't be afraid to apply some leverage while you still have it. I doesn't look like a structural thing but is cosmetic, still its not to the plan. If there is a change to the plan, there should have been a change request made... yadda yadda yadda. I think you have read enough build threads here to know how that goes. Good luck!
Yup, I hear you. Hoping I do get some credits. Appreciate you a lot! Thanks!
Ok, it was explained to me that once the coping is in placed, the spa cap will be 18” or close to it. Of course PB had to remind me to relax and be patient, they know what they’re doing and other things that basically means leave us alone. So defensive my PB is even though all I did was ask a question about something I’m concerned about. Ugh!
@mguzzy said what I was going to say.
Sigh and GURRRRRRRRRRRRR on the PB! REALLY GUY??? He knows it is messed up but does not want to admit it! At least he knows you are watching!
I AM glad the inside measurements are correct! That is a huge plus and anything else can be "fixed" by more work or giving you a $$ credit.
Sigh and GURRRRRRRRRRRRR on the PB! REALLY GUY??? He knows it is messed up but does not want to admit it! At least he knows you are watching!
I AM glad the inside measurements are correct! That is a huge plus and anything else can be "fixed" by more work or giving you a $$ credit.
Tile people are here. They’re adding cement at the side of the spa so it can meet specs.
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They added concrete nails and now slapping cement. They probably wouldn’t have done this if I didn’t ask. Your right, Kim, PB didn’t want to admit the mess up. I hope that bonds with the gunite well and spa tiles won’t start falling off after a few years.
One picture is the additional 4” of concrete to reach 18” of spa width. Next is the waterline tile. Nothing fancy, wifey chose it and she’s happy about it therefore I’m happy as well. When I saw one of our pictures, I then realized what influenced our tile choice.
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mguzzy
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I'll drink to that as well!I then realized what influenced our tile choice.
Man they sure slopped that stuff on. What is going to cover it? Too bad they did not follow the plans! Would have saved them a LOT of work!