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  1. dirtyJoeDirt

    New Pool Build - NE Austin Suburb - gunite!

    rough in plumbing from pool and rebar done. initial inspection should be done early this week. no idea on timetable for gunite though. we're adding a 2nd 18" cascade, which still needs to be roughed in. we decided on the A30/S300 robot. sent marina a few emails and left a message and still no...
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    New Austin Build - comparing top bids

    we talked with 5 builders and all 5 told us that the yard is not included. every one said they could add it in to the proposal but it would cost us more since they’d have to take their cut of the price.
  4. dirtyJoeDirt

    New Austin Build - comparing top bids

    i have nothing new to add other than i think that with as many of us austinites on the board as there are, we should just have our own subforum.
  5. dirtyJoeDirt

    New Pool Build in Austin (Feedback welcome)

    that looks fantastic. did you seal it? we have a mini goldendoodle that’ll probably claim a similar spot on the spa ledge.
  6. dirtyJoeDirt

    New Pool Build in Austin (Feedback welcome)

    can you post a picture showing full decking? we’re going with 16”x24” travertine in the same offset pattern and i want to see a preview of what it’s gonna look like 😬 also, do you know what color it is?
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  8. dirtyJoeDirt

    New Pool Build - NE Austin Suburb - gunite!

    finally got permits back from the city on 7/8. hoa wouldn’t review the plans until we had permits in hand. the hoa coordinator said that based on the volume of requests they have to review right now, we should expect they take the full 30 days. luckily the approval came back on monday 7/13...
  9. dirtyJoeDirt

    New Pool Build - NE Austin Suburb - gunite!

    yea it's actually 3.5" to 6". typo on my part. for whatever reason my wife insisted on the volleyball sleeves and set. she also wants to put sleeves down for a bball hoop, but i'd prefer one w/a moveable base. still trying to figure out why she's against having moveable gear, but here we are...
  10. dirtyJoeDirt

    New Pool Build - NE Austin Suburb - gunite!

    based on the conversation i had with pb today, controlling all water features will be addressed on the automation side with individual actuators. we’re now at the mercy of city permitting and hoa approval. gonna be a long summer.
  11. dirtyJoeDirt

    New Pool Build - NE Austin Suburb - gunite!

    bump for me! redesign is complete, here's the official build proposal. anything stand out to anyone before we sign the contract and get going? POOL PROPOSAL POOL AND SPA SPECIFICATIONS All work will be done in accordance with the American Pool and Spa Professionals specifications and...
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  13. dirtyJoeDirt

    New Pool Build - NE Austin Suburb - gunite!

    After interviewing 4 builders, we've decided on one and are ready to move forward pending some tweaks to the dimensions of the design. Specs Dimensions: 20’x35’ (14’x35’ swim area) Depth: 6 - 3.5 (left to right) Tanning Ledge: 6’x8.5’ Raised beam 18’x12” - stone fascia w/cascade Tile: 6”...
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