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This is 100% not normal. They need to address that issues. If the contractor says it normal then they're not doing any correct.

love the fire pit and BBQ. That's next on my list once it gets a little cooler.

They should be on page 8 unless you're looking for something different.

Thanks, I couldn't have done it without some huge help from the member on here.

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Pebble turned out great and I'm filling the pool as I type. Should be done this afternoon. Pictures are coming soon but I need to get my pool school going NOW.

Lacking the pictures.. I know everyone loves pictures but I got the pebble scheduled for this Friday. We ended up going with Aqua blue mini pebble with 3 bags of glass. Should have the pool filled by Sunday if everything goes as planned. This build feels like forever and I couldn't have done it...

I was also torn between the two but ended up going with the Aqua blue mini and 3 bags of glass. I'm getting it completed this weekend and will have pictures posted next week. World's longest OB Pool

Sorry I've been missing in action. Still working on this build. I need to take some updated pictures but we got the decking completed and currently have someone doing the pavers and landscaping. I hope to get some pebble action within the next few weeks. Passed my pre plaster inspection without...

Sorry guys, I've been slammed with work, still doing 60+ hours a week which really helps with the costs. Pool UPDATE: We got our tile installed, decking it almost done too. I got 4 pallets of 16x24 travertine with 2 inch coping and ended up being a little short and had to get a 5th pallet...

It was easy to use and I even let my son (13) dig about 10 or 15 feet. It just takes a little time getting used to the controls. He picked it up really fast but had me a little nervous working next to the house. I had to jump in the seat and knock it out.

Back to work on the backyard.... Got the trenches for the gas main an electrical.

I wish there was a huge increase in pay but it wasn't like that. I just realized I needed to loosen up the wallet or this pool won't ever get finished. I didn't get to talk to them after they finished but I know he had some down time between two jobs. I'm sure he was happy to keep his crew...

So I had a little set back on my pool build. I left the company I was working at for that past 7 year to move into a management position. It's been a huge challenge and took me away from the pool build but I'm back now. Pool Build Update... When I did the excavation myself I ended up shorting...

Wow, these are great. Thank you

I dug my own pool (build hasn't completely started) and had never used a backhoe or excavator until it showed up but I think my computer gaming skills helped me pick it up fast. You can change the excavator controls to operate like a backhoe ISO vs SAE which could help. I recommend getting a...

Just a little update... I've been to busy to focus on the pool build but I should be able to start on the plumbing in about a week. I open the shutters to look and make sure the hole's still there and that's about it. I'm almost done with my pool side gate I'm building to match my other gate...

Looks like a great start and very nice build. I would add more umbrella sleeves for more options. Those aren't added very easily later.

These are great. I've seen some super nice layouts and some not so great. I was just hoping to get a thread for everyone to see how builds have optimized their plumbing layout. I think Jandy makes a very nice new setup that streamlines their equipment. The Jandy Versa plumb system really makes...

Post a picture of your pool equipment layout and plumbing. I'm looking for some layout ideas and would love too see what people are working with. Any issues with your current layout you'd change?

Yesterday I got a 75 lbs chipping hammer to clean up the caliche that I couldn't square up. I can't believe how freaking hard that stuff is and how much work it takes. I'm glad I don't have much to do. I got my floor drain and spa drain ordered and should be picking up my skimmer and autofill...

This would freak me out, I'd worry about the gunite mixture being off or what kind of long term issues you could have. It can be fixed but I'd want the PB to cover the gunite shell with a lifetime warranty or some kind of extended warranty.

I've called/ emailed anyone that I could find that does shotcrete and most of them won't even schedule it right now until I pass inspection. I emailed them but haven't heard back yet. I'm planning on getting some trenches dug for the plumbing and electrical this weekend and maybe even get the...

I wish my dirt looked like that!!

I'm worried about the PVC sitting in the sun for to long while I wait for shotcrete to come. I've heard they're backup up like 6 weeks but haven't called anyone yet. Still in shock I have a hole in the ground and this is really happening. Thank you but we're all here doing the same thing, I...

Thank you, I just hope the inspector thinks it's okay but I won't find out until after the rebar, plumbing, and electrical is done.

The dig.....

I couldn't get an excavator rented with the trimble 3D earth. To get a mini excavator equipped with the trimble, requires a 30 day minimum rental and there's a waiting list. I ended up renting a CAT308e2 mini excavator and a CAT 236 skit steer with a 7 year dump truck. 16 dump trucks later (way...

wow, That looks great. Nice work!!

Just got the permit and this project is about to get started.