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My pool just finish in Dec 09. however after all deck pour and plaster install. The coping looks really beat. What can I do to make it look more fresh? My decking guy say I shouldnt seal it. it can be too slippery. My coping is a chocolate color concrete bullnose. you can kind of see it here.

Re: Building on my own, need suggestions.... do your own sub-contracting. if you have the time. when you get 100k quote on a somewhat normal feature pool. They just dont want to do your pool or discouraging you to do it. read up on this. http://www.ownergrown.com/build_your_ow ...

Thanks everyone for looking. after thoughts..... I get asked a lot from friends about retaining wall for the pool and what not. The Answer is, The Pool is the retaining wall and its own structure. For my pool area, The only way was to build a "Free Standing" in ground pool. Fiberglass...

Finished at last! Filled and 1 week for brushing. The water is becoming pretty clear. Too bad water is about 55 degrees

Plaster at last. Took 10 hrs and 2 hose to fill. 5pm - 3am!

Right. Cleaning was a problem. I tried a few different ways for hours and it still streaks. Rain-X made it worse to clean too. So the only way to clean without streaks is to get a professional window Squeegee and washer with a cotton shaggie sleeve. The other side can be clean with the tools...

Fence inspection PASSED! getting plaster and fill on Wed 12/16/09 if no rain !! Thats 6 months and 10 days since signing contract...

4" too high with the coping installed? That is less that 1 step up.. about 1/2 a step really. you can have a flat deck but with a slight step up. which will be better than a sloping deck. Usually they will do a deck 3 ft + wide around the pool. a small step up to your pool will absolutely...

Glass fence in place Now if the inspectors shows up and stop picking on little stupid corrections we can get it plastered.

The best idea I've seen so far is to build a BBQ area in front of the equipment area. a 4-5' wall that also serves as a back splash for counter space will cover the equipement. If space and budget allows of course.

are u doing the coping replacement yourself? That picture looks like a pour in place deck. you prob need to cut and remove at lease another 12 to 24 "of your decking to get a good clean coping form.. Stegmeier has a liner track and form system. Looks like that is exactly what you need...

Just morning mist/fog. Glass going in today.. Guardian Pool fence is in.. Almost ready for inspection!

glass fence post installed. concrete deck still drying

I found some info here. http://greenbydesign.com/2008/09/24/the ... -optional/ looks like it need ultraviolet sanitzer and a lot of plant and rocks to filter.

Day 53 Deck Pour. We have a flat back yard again.. :party: Wet Concrete. Contractor say it will lighten up a lot to a sandy color. I designed the Joint Lines when they were smoothing out the surface.

It is considered to be a free standing pool. There is a small slope of the other side where the side walk is. Here is a enginneering drawing of the "key" it requires to pass code.

Re: Questions for OP Thanks Lana. Coping is preformed concrete bull nose. color is "Chocolate" waterline tile is a "Sand" color tile. Ledger stone is just something that matches the Sand tiles. I will have regular white plaster finish when finish.

after a four week break. Coping and waterline tiles are in. turtle mosaic

Here in suburb, So Cal. Not much space. Try to do major construction without permits will not be wise around here. They will make you rebuild it. Pool is still curing after 1 week of shotcrete.

updates Day 10 & 11 no work done Day 12 inspection for rebar and plumbing - passed Day 13 Shotcrete and Fence post - took 40 yard of shotcrete - 4 trucks of concrete. The pool finally has its shape and structure. Its important to stay home and watch the progress. I had to correct the spa...

Looks like contruction is going overdrive. I will add pictures later today. Im just going to count working days and not weekends. Day 3-off day for subcontractors. No work done. Day 4- Rebars for pool structure and concrete cut for plumbling done Day 5- Break out cut concrete and dig trench...

Day 0 The $80 that cost me 50K. Day 1 Ground Break Day 2 finished dig. Note: Left side lower edge is the KEY. required pool structure for slopes. It is 18inch deeper and 18 in wide.

hacienda heights, CA Basically San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles County area

PB told me that without a Fire Dept permit they have to install a 6" main drain and accessible to the Fire dept near the sidewalk in case they need to use the water for fire. I live in fire zone 4. (I dont know what that really means.)

finally broke ground yesterday.. wow. almost 2 month wait for a fire dept permit. They have to test the nearest fire hidrant for pressure.

thanx for the info. TRW. Yes Don is our sales guy. He was the only salesperson that was able to draw up our pool and give me the quote on the spot. all the other pool builder took 1 week to give us a quote. His design was our favorite from the begining. I would recommend him to friends in...

We have the same pool builder. Good to know you choose Blue Fountain also. I found my Sales /Designer to be very knowledgable. He gave me a design and quote on the first visit. We end up choosing Blue Fountain after going thru 5 pool builders design and proposal. so 8 week of construction...

looks great.. who was your Pool Builder and How long was the construction time after permits?

Still waiting for permits.. For some stupid reason the fire dept need a permit and need a pressure check on the nearest fire hydrant. ?!!!! The local Water Utility have to do the water pressure test and that will take about week or 2.. ?!!!! Arggg.. !!!! 2 week permit lead time now looks...

It will be similar to the CG in shape. 6'x8' spa 30' length 102' perimeter