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My Pool Builder continues to haunt me :) I have had TWO Hayward 1.5" LED lights go bad on me, both with under 200 hours on them. Not very impressed with Hayward to say the least... Luckily the larger Spa and Pool lights have not been an issue, these seem to be made better. Regardless I went...

It depends on the speed of the pump. It runs 75% 9am-5pm and then 35% 5pm-8:59am. When it is at 75% there is a bubble/trickle. Not so much at 35%, but it still flows over and lets the glass tile under sparkle. Are you going with a variable speed system? if so you could adjust it as needed -...

Thank you. It is level/flat With little kids we figured it was the safe bet and it's proven true.

Multiple day install for sure - we walked on it and it seemed textured but after it was cleaned/grouted the mortar/grout residue was gone and it was completely smooth. I would certainly catch it now - but being my first pool and not educated in the different finishes of travertine I did not...

Some Progress Kitchen & Bathroom framed in Kitchen & Bathroom Tiling (don't have pics of bathroom) Granite Counters Tounge & Groove Ceiling, 1x6 Pine Staining Top Coat, in Ceiling Speakers & Light Fixtures Need to finish the electrical, tape and float bathroom and...

The builder is going to try another etching product Friday. Unfortunately I have cracking in the decking where the existing patio meets the new patio. Both sides. This is certainly from the concrete sections underneath moving separately from one another. I'll be sure to show them Friday. I'm...

Thanks for the Info Phil - depending on their response I'll have them acknowledge the error and omit remaining payment as a settlement. I may have to go down that road - it seems like a liability for them. - - - Updated - - - That has crossed my mind - but being hired as a builder you would...

Thanks Chinatti - if the builder walks i'll definitely take a look :)

Beautiful! It even looks like your builder installed the right travertine!

I've requested that the decking be replaced. I'm sure the builder will disagree and threaten litigation. Unfortunate turn of events, really. I'm a pretty easy going guy - but after seeing my kiddos fall continuously I'm going to take a hard line. Some of the options that Vermaraj posted may...

Another lesson on keeping a significant portion of the payment for the end. I would have nothing to stand on if we had agreed to the original payment terms which had the final payment before work was completed.

The quote/build didn't specify the travertine finish - it is just says "Travertine". I don't think it would be a very hard argument with a judge on the safety of the correct finish around a pool - especially considering the pool builder installed it and the first travertine laid (coping) was...

Hey Suz, Houston, Texas. Chlorine Pool. :)

I've looked at fixes for it like you guys have mentioned. They do make sealers/top coats that will make the finish slip resistant by adding texture/grit. I spent 10k on the travertine upgrade because of its natural beauty and the fact it is literally maintenance free. If I have to apply a...

They drained and acid washed as promised. The finish is greatly improved. Worth the time and expense for sure. thanks all.

Hey Guys, I'm in the final stages of building the pool and have a problem before the final $8,000 payment. It turns out the builder installed "honed and filled" travertine on the decking. Since it is honed and filled it is perfectly smooth and has no texture/porousness to it. This creates a...

well the saga continues... We noticed some color inconsistency about a month after the pool was filled. I swam down and inspected it and noticed that the darker areas appeared to have less of the fine aggregate present exposing more of the pebbles in the finish. I contacted the...

coming along! Looks great? Where in Tomball are you? We are in Canyon Gate.

Re: Pool, Spa & Kitchen Build - Houston, Texas Excavation Date 3-23-15 I was concerned for a few reasons...I know travertine does not like acidic water - but if you keep the pool balanced this isn't an issue (plus the tap water here is very alkaline). The travertine is porous and could be...

beautiful pool! Excellent choices on all the material. Where in Tomball are you? Wildwood/Northpointe? I'm @ Northpointe and Eldridge

Water isn't perfect yet...but its getting closer. Been a battle with very high TA, no CYA and low CH

So the electrician came out and wired everything up this afternoon. But the builder cant make it until tomorrow morning to prime the pump and get the pool circulating. I told them i'll start it up myself if they didn't make a stop immediately. Which is exactly what i'll do. I can say for...

I have a small pump that I used to drain the pool during rain...but I'm just really apprehensive about adding anything without good circulation. The last thing I want to do is damage the PebbleTec...but with the PH and TA so high that seems like it could do it itself. This shouldn't even be a...

I did a Total Alkalinity test and it isn't even registering. So its well over 300 (30 drops and still green) I did it twice just so make sure I wasn't losing my mind. (TF-100 Kit). I tested the pool water and the tap/source water. Same thing

We have been brushing as required. Here were the startup instructions. 1.Begin filling pool with water. Filtering of fill water is recommended in some areas. The pool MUST be filled without interruption! 2. Get the pool circulating as soon as possible, with the main drain open and the skimmer...

Long story short my pool builder is having electrician issues and I have no pool circulation. Supposed to be done Friday and it wasn't. Then they promised first thing this morning. Now they wont be here until tomorrow. PebbleTec was Friday. Acid wash Saturday and began filling. Pool was filled...

Pebble Tec was today....acid wash tomorrow and then we can start filling. almost 14 weeks from dig

looks like it is coming along nicely. going to be a beautiful pool/backyard when it is complete! keep us posted!

Blue Granite Pebble Sheen? Exciting!! Keep us updated. I'm wondering on the acid wash/fill process/when you can jump in, too!