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Our pool is similar. 16 X 36 for the main pool, but 18 across in the deep end with the bench. We went with a 9' depth and even though I'm not a great swimmer I love the deep end. Personal preference wins out at the end of the day, but I feel like a deep end gives you more options. Our shallow...

For what it's worth, I have a similarly shaped lot. We decided to essentially split the whole yard into sections, with the pool taking up the west side of the yard, and leaving the east side open for a grass and gardens. My profile pic shows the corner where the pool is by the house. I have no...

Thank you! The yard is a work in progress, for sure. The pool distracts from the rest of the work the yard needs. I love my layout, we use the ledge all the time, and I would do it that way again. The ledge is the nearest point to the door so it's a natural entry point. It's nice to have the...

Was going to reply in your other thread, but this seems like a better place. I adore symmetry, but by centering everything I think you're compromising both a lot of pool space and yard space. The steps in the right back corner by the fence seem a little useless, who is walking all the way...

Regarding benches, I love our deep end bench. It's 10' long with a step on each side. The vision in my head when building it was my teenage son and his friends doing stupid showoff teenage boy things while the girls could sit on the bench and laugh at them, which is pretty much how I see that...

Started a new thread for that and tagged you. Mosquitoes in umbrella sleeves?

I've been eyeing the lounge as well, the whole collection is on sale right now through the end of the month. It's a good sale. I think for the price this Ikea furniture is unbeatable. It needs to be tightened seasonally, but we've been using these since before the pool (about three years now)...

Thank you! I really hope this helps some people. They are Ikea Applaro. We initially bought these to use with the dining table (which I love!), but the bench was really hard for people to get in and out of, and the chairs were very awkward at the table. I love the bench in its new shady spot...

I'm not sure how to answer that, haha. Whatever my contractor put in? Would pictures help? Now that I looked really closely at them I realize they've got standing water in them...so probably need to do something about that before the mosquitoes move in.

It was such a scramble to get the pool done last fall, then we were too busy trying to cram in as much fun as we could before it got too cold and I never updated my Construction Thread. Here is a recap of what I learned and the finished pool. Lots of photos to follow. I love how everything...

Plaster is in and pool is filled! It look 22 hours running tow garden hoses, which is sooner than I expected. We're swimming as is over the weekend, then they're doing an acid bath on Monday, and then by Wednesday we should be ready to go. I'm very happy with the colors so far, let's hope the...

Behind in updates, now that school has started up again I'm pulling 12 - 13 hour days between work and playing chauffeur. Concrete is in, and it is beautiful. I love the checkerboard effect from the brushed finished, I love how nicely it all lines up. It's funky looking right now, but from...

He's going to try to push it out a foot or two, which is still annoying, but better than it is now. He says there are no other options. I certainly can't think of any. Better to be annoyed the relatively few times a year we actually get rain than be annoyed every time I use the pool. Still...

So, due to some miscommunication between the guy who worked with us to quote the pool and communicate the project back to the people actually doing the building....they apparently had no idea we were also having a patio cover installed. In the picture below, the yellow highlighted portion (where...

I'm excited to see the before and after between today and tomorrow!

Days 11 & 12! Tile prep was Day 11, tile install was Day 12, unfortunately I forgot to set the camera for the tile install. Day 11 Time Lapse: Day 12 Progress Pics: I'm really happy with the overall look of this tile. It's NPT Waterfall in Yosemite. There were SO many variations, probably...

I'm just up the 99 in Fresno, and there was nothing in ours at all until they actually started laying the pipe. They said it was required to have two main drains, I'm not sure if it's different in Bakersfield or not. All of our returns are on the sides. The way my builder did it was to dig the...

Tile should be Monday. Progress pics below, including our son making do with what he's got.

I was facing the same decision, and ultimately went with the L. Our little L is 8 x 10, otherwise very similar to what you're thinking. Now that the gunite is in, I'm very happy with the shape and dimensions. The 8 x 10 ledge feels very spacious, enough to put two lounges and still have play...

Thank you! I actually JUST went through all of those links yesterday, and ordered the test kit and salt test on Friday. I didn't order the whale wall brush, but will probably go get one of those, that seems very useful. I did get the Ahhh-some for the hot tub though. Sounds like next steps in...

So one of the dogs has decided the water pooling in the deep end is for her to play in. How big of a problem will this be? She's a medium dog, no more than 30 pounds. She's just splashing. Also, pics of cracking below.

Day 10 - Gunite!! I was so excited all morning, and that was a lot of fun to watch. I will take some more photos today of progress. There's little cracks in the surface, but from what I've read here and been told by my PB that is to be expected. We're watering it down 3 - 4 times a day. I...

Pre-gunnite inspections were all passed yesterday, so I think it's a waiting game for scheduling and this oppressive heat to move along. Still 107 today and tomorrow. I'm staying busy picking finishes and buying fun stuff. I've got Watermelon Ball (thanks to you Kim!), diving toys, squirt...

Day 9 - last of the steel, they trimmed the roots that were hanging into the pool, not much else to report, They're not working in the afternoons, but I can't blame them, it's 107 for the next three days here. PB says gunnite may go in on Saturday, so the Labor Day pool party seems plausible...

Not sure on the shell, someone from the city has to come out and inspect the plumbing first. If inspections can happen this week, maybe we get the shell in next week? If the shell goes in next week, the concrete deck the following week, and then the plaster - we can have a Labor Day pool opening...

Thank you everyone, that was my thought as well, but I didn't want to be the person complaining if it wasn't an issue. I'm picky, sometimes the hubby thinks I'm too picky. I spoke with my PB and he's going to have someone fix it. He agreed it probably would have been easier to do it before all...

We had two large palm trees removed about a month before construction began on the pool. The stumps were ground down to the level of the yard at the time they were removed. When the pool was dug, the remaining roots were sticking out from one of the trees. This entire time I assumed someone...

Still behind, so here's three days of updates. Days 6, 7, and 8 brought more plumbing and more steel framing. The line for the auto fill is in, and I think they're done caging in the entire structure though there's still just random little cement blocks scattered around the shallow end. Lights...

A bit behind on updates. We did measure, luckily my son throws shotput and discus so we have a 150' measuring tape. We're all good on dimensions, there's an extra two feet where the wooden frame is, and probably 3" - 6" of dirt on the inside of the frame, so we're right within those...

Day 4 - Deep end is done, and they removed the sad little inadequate patio that came with the house. We should be a go for plumbing next week and done with excavation until they come back to pour all the concrete. That's a great idea - thanks for the tip! It's still going to be plenty hot when...