So are you contracting your own pool? I see the DIY logo in the corner of you pics. Or is a local builder following the plans? who does the site work then?
Yes, I'm an Owner Builder for the house and pool. I interviewed and got quotes from 3 designers. DIY won easily for my overall selection criteria and were about middle of pack on cost. I will sub out the site work but it will be rough-graded by the site formation contractor for the house. I've made sure the pool excavation contractor has adequate access but I really don't want them to start until the house shell contractor is complete.So are you contracting your own pool? I see the DIY logo in the corner of you pics. Or is a local builder following the plans? who does the site work then?
Also make sure ur water control forcthe house is under control so you don’t flood out the back yard working on the pool. Before my gutters were on water management off my roofs was a bear. And you can’t get gutters on till the outside is completely finished but you also need to keep water away from you foundation and that doesn’t leave a lot of places to move water except front and back yard. Till you can get ur water removed properly.Yes, I'm an Owner Builder for the house and pool. I interviewed and got quotes from 3 designers. DIY won easily for my overall selection criteria and were about middle of pack on cost. I will sub out the site work but it will be rough-graded by the site formation contractor for the house. I've made sure the pool excavation contractor has adequate access but I really don't want them to start until the house shell contractor is complete.
Chris
This is my first choice. Will open up the swim and play area of the pool.even are recessed beside the sun deck.
Jim,Nice very nice. I was my contractor for my home cause my dad’s buddies and my buddies are all in the trade. Was nice having total control. Plus having people build ur house who were there for you baby the pay check vs strangers. I was blessed for that. Same with my build. My builder was my dads cousin. And then I took over for wverything else myself and with my guts again.
good luck with it. So how does diy pools work. They do the plans and u go find the subs?
Thanks for the reply and details. You're right I was a little worried about round steps but they look pretty nice in your rectangular pool. I do like a triangular in the corner and so far that or moving it beside the sundeck is the leading contender (not behind).I really like the design. Important to have it centered on those three posts. Any way to only have two posts?
I understand the step issue. One aspect is the idea of having angular versus rounded steps to keep the full vibe of the pool going. I will note that our round stairs, which are flanked by benches at the second step, don't seem too out of place in a rectangular pool. But I'd understand if you wanted no curves. Will the steps be in a position where you can step down from the sun deck? It's a little hard to tell from the first picture.
I like the symmetry of it and recessing the steps behind the sun deck wouldn't be my first choice.
I would also consider adding a deep-end step/ledge, if there aren't any. Ours are two level. I would have preferred the second level to be about 6" lower. I believe ours is about 32-36" deep, but I think 42" would be a great standing height. Possibly a bit deeper if your family is tall. I'm 5'7" and my wife is 5'2".
Thanks Kim, yep we're gonna be pretty busy!This is my first choice. Will open up the swim and play area of the pool.
Yeah your eyes will need to be wide open and busy to make sure it is built like you want!
Good eyes and memory! They're working on the cage and the outdoor kitchen is in the house plan drawings but was added after the plan drawings I sent to them. It will be on the left as you enter the house from the pool.So, I dont see a pool cage? Have you nixed that idea?
I also dont see an outdoor kitchen?
It's actually going to be on the left side against the wall as you enter the sliding glass doors. We have power for the exhaust fan and a roof penetration shown on other drawings. I got your point though, think big! Thanks. Also, I had a question back at you. Where do you get propane under $3. Best price we've gotten is $3.29 and that usually goes up to $3.99 in peak season which they say is winter. I have no idea why propane is so expensive in Florida but it appears to be the highest in the country. It's not going to change whether we go propane since we need it for the generator. But it may affect other stuff like heat pump vs gas, solar, and pool cover.Ok. Gotcha. You are used to pool cages so you know what to expect in terms of sight lines and how it will affect your view.
So, the kitchen is going to be where the dining room table is? Or is it going to jut out from that section parallel to the side of the house. My advice is go as big as you can on the outdoor kitchen. My experience is you cant build it big enough or nice enough, so stretch.