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    New Construction - Gunite Pool Deck

    Hello, I am the GC of my pool, we are currently excavating. I have a small deck going in (~200 sq feet) that will be topped with travertine pavers to match my existing foundation patio already attached to the house. A contractor recently mentioned that I could have my deck sprayed with gunite...
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    New Construction - Unbrella Sleeve

    Had a few questions about umbrella sleeves? 1. Have you ever installed an umbrella sleeve on a raised wall in the pool coping? 2. When are these typically installed in the deck during construction and by which trade? 3. If we put a couple in the pool, at what point do we install the sleeve...
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    Pool Heater, Heat Pump or Both?

    I have community propane in my subdivision. Looking at installing a spa with my pool and I am considering purchasing both a heater and a heat pump and using the heater as backup for the heat pump to heat my pool during colder months. Curious if others have done this and if I'm off-base with my...
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    Travertine Deck

    Just getting started on my pool and are planning on installing a travertine deck and coping. The product will be a paver (3cm), I'm trying to decide whether or not to fill the travertine and whether to grout the seems. I'm not a fan of grout in general especially in wet areas but I'm concerned...