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    Cooler Pool

    Our dig is scheduled for tomorrow. Just talked with my son who has a pool in Georgia. He says the only problem they have with their pool is the water is sometimes too warm. Is there anything, outside of installing a chiller, we can add to the pool to help keep the water cool ? Do water features...
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    In Floor Cleaning

    We will have the inground Paramount cleaning system. But was surprised when our pb said the other day that we will probably have to vacuum up sand from the bottom. What ? If that's the case, may need to rethink this Paramount system. But then we may be stuck with it. They're getting ready go...
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    Question about pool finishes

    Our pb said you can't put glass tiles on the step edges with a Wet Edge pebble finish. I wanted them for safety as well as decor. What in your opinion in Wet Edge is the most aquamarine color. I want a greenish blue look. Can't decide. Thanks ! Gina from rainy ☔️ Houston
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    Railings or ladder for deep end ?

    Our pool layout has been drawn ! Hoping to dig Saturday ! We are retired and this is our first pool. I never see anyone mention railings for the swimout in the deep end. Now don't laugh, but how do you get out of the pool if there's nothing to hold onto ? Our pool is 32' long, not very big. So I...
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    Dig Date !! Railing Question

    So happy to say we got word this week from our pb that they'll be starting on our pool next week !!! We have a large tanning deck in the shallow end and a 5' bench with swim out ( not even sure what that is) in the deep (5') end. Wonder if we need a railing ? We are in good physical shape but we...
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    Cool pool

    We are building a pool ( our 1st ) in Houston. I am concerned about the water temp being too hot in late summer. I asked my pb about a chiller. He discouraged me from going that route. We will have 3 waterfalls and 2 jets and a bubbler on the tanning shelf. Will this help with the water temp or...
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    Coping for freeform pool

    My pb said he only installs flagstone coping on freeform pools. I want a smooth edge, bullnose. I was thinking of travertine but pb says it will have to be cut in a million pieces and would look awful. What do you think ? Any other alternatives ?
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    Wet Edge Cost

    Our pb uses the Wet Edge finish. We can choose from any pearl matrix or satin matrix and 3 prism matrix colors. My question is are there different prices within the prism matrix group ? The 3 prism colors we are allowed are 1. Blue Lagoon 2. Morning Lights 3. Southern Lights. Would really like...
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    1st Pool ! Question prior to excavation

    We are building our 1st pool in Houston. We feel very comfortable with our pb, but have questions. It concerns the plumbing. Here is what is in the contract ( does this sound ok ? ): 40 plumbing install ,no flex conduit. ; pressure testing to 35psi to gunite; I only see 1 skimmer ( grey surface...