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  1. krisiak11

    Liner Float / Drainage / Backfill

    Thanks to everyone for the advice, good luck with the build jza1736!!
  2. krisiak11

    Liner Float / Drainage / Backfill

    Hello all, just had the pool company come out today to position the layout for us. We are not in a flood zone, we do have a flat yard where the pool will be going with a 4-6 foot pitched grade in the back, about 20 feet behind the pool. The installer mentioned we may want to back-fill with...
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  4. krisiak11

    Liner over steel stair construction

    I know, they look so beautiful! Glad you have had good luck with yours thus far, thanks for the feedback. - - - Updated - - - Looks like you also went with the concrete coping? Love your liner choice too :)
  5. krisiak11

    Liner over steel stair construction

    Hello, My pool installation is going to start in about 2 weeks. Just nailing down the final details. I have the option of going Liner over Steel steps into the pool for an extra 2 K. While the look is great, I have been told already that the first step can be problematic due to wear and...
  6. krisiak11

    Electric versus Gas Heaters

    Everyone I talk to seems to tell me they are more efficient, but more expensive up front. I am in PA and looking to extend my season.
  7. krisiak11

    Electric versus Gas Heaters

    Most of the installers I talk to seem to recommend Electric Heaters. The one I am looking at is a 110,000 BTU Hayward Pro Series. Installer swears it is powerful enough for a 21,000 gallon pool. Should I be concerned? The gas heater option is 1000 less and 250,000 BTU's plus the cost to run...
  8. krisiak11

    Advice and Opinions on Depth and Stamped Concrete

    Thank you to everybody for the feedback!
  9. krisiak11

    Advice and Opinions on Depth and Stamped Concrete

    Hello everyone, father of 2 young children and putting in my first pool, I am looking for opinions on depth and concrete. I was considering doing a straight pitch from start to end going 3.5' to 5.5'. I don't want a deep end, will never have a diving board. Other option is flat 3.5' then pitch...