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The pool builder just finished the pool acid wash and started filling the pool. They put one hose in the raised spa and one in the deep end of the pool. The pool worker guy said, once the spa is filled, remove the water hose from the spa and put it in the deep end. He said not to let the hose...

We are getting close to completing our inground pool with the builder. We should be spraying plaster in the next couple weeks. Question: There is a threaded plug on the inside of the bottom drain. The builder says it’s a hydrostatic plug that can be removed if we ever drain the pool in the...

hi guys We are working on a pool build in Texas and the builder is working on our paver patio. It slopes about 1/8" per foot from the edge of the pool to the two drains in the main paver section. It also slopes 1/8" per foot from the house to those same two deck drains. So basically the paver...

Hi guys the crew just finished the tile and the coping. They left the forms in place and they bend the rebar back. I was thinking they would remove the forms and cut the rebar out. any thoughts?

Hi folks We are in the process of building a pool and a large covered pavilion here in Texas. Any thoughts on the best way to keep cool under the pavilion in the summer? We will have 2 ceiling fans. Misting systems? Evaporative cooler system? Portable AC type unit? Anyone have a good...

Building a 50k gallon pool in Dallas. Builder speced a IC60 SWG. is this too small?

My pool builder had the gunite sprayed for my pool today in Texas and it was 102 degrees outside with humidity around 35%. Will these high temperatures cause issues? We will be watering it 3x a day for the next 10 days.

We were curious if anyone has changed the size of the pool after the contractor had staked out the pool prior to the digging. how much larger did you make it? what was the added cost? thanks!

Hi guys We are building a pool in Dallas and have selected a pool builder after meeting and getting plans from several. Pool will be "L" shaped. the main section is 40x20 and the deep "L" area with the dive rock is 15' X 10'. We have a meeting to sign paperwork tomorrow. Here are the...

Hi We are new to the forum and are getting bids for a large pool in the backyard. We live on a 1 acre property. We have two bids from builders and are trying to decide on which one to use. Would love your thoughts. Both bids are close in pricing. Both pool builders are large scale pool...