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  1. TsTime

    re Deck Options, Pros and Cons

    Re: Deck Options - Pros and Cons We are choosing poured concrete with a Top Kast 3 treatment to barely expose aggregate. Pros: Cost, low to no maintenance, easy of the feet, love the look! Cons: Can't think of any for us
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    in the design and bid stage

    Yep, I want to avoid all that, see what this site has created, an informed buyer! :cool:
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    in the design and bid stage

    We are inching are way forward, yesterdays meeting with PB who submitted first proposal was beneficial. We went over a few changes, stone & tile selections, equipment brands and agreement language. I just finished what I'll call a clarification email asking for entire verbal in writing including...
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    Intro and San Diego New Build

    Looks good, we are in process with one of three bids in. we will be 5 ft off property line rectangular for lap and auto cover, this site has been very helpful when speaking with builders.
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    How long did it take to get proposal?

    1st quote within 3 weeks, out 4 weeks with other 2 but project revised 2 weeks in.
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    Trying to Decide Finish prior to meeting with Builder

    thanks so much for your takes and photo and advise on thread activity. I will search more in forum re quartz. Below is a list of questions for potential builders interview, please critique and add thanks 4-7-4 Depth Middle Bench 8’ Skimmer(s) Placement Water fill location Bond beam...
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    Trying to Decide Finish prior to meeting with Builder

    Hello all, we are in the design stage and the pool finish is a BIG financial and desire decision for us. 2 catalogs left from prospective PB's are from Gemstone and NPT. We were leaning towards plaster for financial reasons but understand the builders do not warranty them and want to get it...
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    Have you go to your PB with a lot of changes?

    Your not alone, we are in process of design and bid and thanks to this site I have changed depth config and finish. All before proposal though.
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    My head is 'swimming' with decisions about new PB!

    I am right with you, we too are in design and bid process and getting a clearer picture thanks to this forum. Hang in there, the end result will be worth it.
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    SoCal Rock Pool

    very nicely done
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    in the design and bid stage

    Thanks TW, quote was for pool and in pool spa build equipment and coping only does not include bondbeam finish. Requesting itemized bid with brand, size etc of all equipment. Hope to have 2nd bid this week.
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    in the design and bid stage

    Revision has spa coming out of pool and going into hammock corner elevated 2 feet
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    in the design and bid stage

    thanks all and all recommendations into consideration. Do most buy their equipment seperatly instead of a whole package from PB. First bid in at $98,000 with spa in pool and pebble finish. Only budgeted for $60,000, ouch Salt Water - 400,000 BTU Gas Heater - LED Lighting - Variable Speed Pump...
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    in the design and bid stage

    Hi all, just getting started and the process has many considerations. What we have so far is design Lap Style in ground with room for grandkids 46' L x 10' W from 4-6' deep and 2 Baja steps 2' each 8" and 12" and 2 steps to side of Baja steps giving me 42' of lap swim with 2 Sheer decents and...
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    new to site from San Diego

    Re: new to site from Sn Diego Thanks All, Heading to the construction forum!
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    new to site from San Diego

    Hello all, in month one of deciding on a pool builder. Wow more of a task than expected but I am finding having a bit of info has gone along way. I ask for your patience in the process and will seek you help along the way and post all along the way. Thanks from San Diego