New Oasis on Long Island
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Yeppers! That does look oh so much better!!! Nice job on getting it the RIGHT way!
Kim
Kim
More progress pics
And then, probably back to a holding pattern, they ran out of stone for the steps
But we are so happy to see movement [emoji2]
And then, probably back to a holding pattern, they ran out of stone for the steps
But we are so happy to see movement [emoji2]
What they got done looks nice. BUT how do you run out of THAT much block? I can see running out at towards the end but...........oh well they will be back and have more!
How will the area by the lower doors drain?
Kim
How will the area by the lower doors drain?
Kim
This contractor has made so many mistakes. The wall was supposed to be 28' + the piers, it's 32' + the piers. The acrylic of the spa was supposed to sit above the steps, it's sunken in. The step by the lower sliders was extended 8" further out. I caught them early yesterday b4 the concrete was poured and had them move it.
I'm watching them like a hawk now.
That area will drain to the left to our French drain system
I'm watching them like a hawk now.
That area will drain to the left to our French drain system
What they got done looks nice. BUT how do you run out of THAT much block? I can see running out at towards the end but...........oh well they will be back and have more!
How will the area by the lower doors drain?
Kim
So hard to find people who take pride in their work for some things 
At least you know what to look for and can stop them in time for some of it. Did you have the change/fix the wall? What about the spa?
Knew you had something planned out for that area. I am also guessing the decking is sloped to keep the water going AWAY from that area as well with the new pour!
Kim
At least you know what to look for and can stop them in time for some of it. Did you have the change/fix the wall? What about the spa?Knew you had something planned out for that area. I am also guessing the decking is sloped to keep the water going AWAY from that area as well with the new pour!
Kim
So hard to find people who take pride in their work for some things
Knew you had something planned out for that area. I am also guessing the decking is sloped to keep the water going AWAY from that area as well with the new pour!
Kim
I catch some of the screw ups, but not all [emoji53]
The wall... We paid for the stone, but not the labor and we like it. It's actually 4' longer and 4" higher.
The owner and I have not been on the best of terms since the 6 week delay. Today we talked on the phone for the first time in weeks. I am not trying to be a huge PITA. he was not happy, I could tell. But he will do whatever is needed. We agreed to see how it is after the steps are finished. If I can live with it, I will. I know it will be a nightmare to raise it, but he said it can be done.
And yes [emoji2] all the decking is sloped away from the house and pool.
The owner told me just tell the guy on the job what I need and he'll take care of it. There work is good, I have no complaints about that. I few quirks, but we will work through them.
And some updated patio pics from today!
We are very ?[emoji846][emoji3][emoji16]
OH MY! That decking is SO pretty!!!! LOVE the color and design!!! OH YEAH!
Glad they are working through the problems...............sad there are problems to be worked through.
Your PB is not happy as HE has cost HIS SELF so much money by not making sure the work was done in the first place!!!
Kim
Glad they are working through the problems...............sad there are problems to be worked through.
Your PB is not happy as HE has cost HIS SELF so much money by not making sure the work was done in the first place!!!
Kim
Bingo!OH MY! That decking is SO pretty!!!! LOVE the color and design!!! OH YEAH!
Glad they are working through the problems...............sad there are problems to be worked through.
Your PB is not happy as HE has cost HIS SELF so much money by not making sure the work was done in the first place!!!
Kim
- Apr 23, 2017
- 2,400
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
No [emoji853]
But they ordered more. [emoji3] Hopefully by Tuesday or Wednesday.
Then they can finish the steps and the wall.
Still waiting on the sheer descent to come too.
But they ordered more. [emoji3] Hopefully by Tuesday or Wednesday.
Then they can finish the steps and the wall.
Still waiting on the sheer descent to come too.
Your paving looks stunning! Love it so much. It’s all coming together very nicely.
Looks great. I like that pavers and coping too....i didn't see any supports for the wall on the pool coping? Idk if ur contractor put piers in but the wall will not support that load on its own i am doing the same thing w my steel wall amd i have an engineer and he laughed when i told him I wasn't gonna put support under and showed me a pic of a collapsed vinyl pool section w a retaining wall on the edge. Just giving u what I know maybe u have a stronger type of wall system than i do
The pool walls are polymer and have polymer braces filled with concrete. They poured a concrete footing on the bottom of the pool and the top of the pool (with rebar). The wall has a 1 foot wide 4" concrete sub base, under it. The company warranties the pool shell and pavers (from unsettling) for life. I hope I never have to call them for it [emoji849]
Thanks everyone for your nice comments! Nothing has gone smoothly or easy from the very start of this project so long ago last year. Honestly I never thought I would have such a beautiful pool in my life. I feel so lucky everyday and have to pinch myself to believe it is real. Thanks to Jay my husband for all his hard work and finding this marble stone for decking. I cant wait to see everything completed so excited. It will be worth the long wait and all the mess in the end. Looking forward to sharing with friends and their kiddies as we do not have any of our own. That is one reason I wanted a pool for our friends kids to use when they visit. I see many drinks and good times being had by the pool.