I did contact Jay about doing my plans but after seeing what he was providing everyone I wanted to do the prints myself. I was a little worried about the wind direction but for what I can tell it seems to blow Northeast but it does change often. I'm not sure how the skimmer would work with the bench on the spa side. I was thinking about doing a long bench like you're suggesting but didn't what it to interfere with the lights or sweep. That's why I when with the L shape bench. I hope it all works out and I'm sure we'll be happy either way. Thanks for the great ideas.
The design has gone every which way and it's been crazy. I think 4-6 is great but wanted a little extra space for jumping in. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'10 which is why I chose the 7' deep end.
Thanks, I'll have to come check it out before you get your plaster finished. I'd like to find a build before shotcrete to peek at if you know of any locals.
oh, now you have me thinking.... Do you have any pictures of it in the pool?
I'll send you my number. Thank you
I think and sure hope 7' will be good because it's going to be to late to change that soon.
The plan is moving alone. I didn't get any quotes for rebar yet. My main focus has been excavation, electrical, and plumbing. I did send out some for shotcrete to have an idea of the cost. This project isn't going to be finished in a month or two. I'm thinking it's going to be about 6 or 7 months depending on how much work I end up doing myself.
His house looking like it's out of a better homes magazine so I'm sure he was created in a lab.
So you wear a singlet for your pool parties?
I work in construction and started right out of high school so I know how the game is played. I did the complete mechanical design/ detailing/ coordination/ and worked with our subs doing the install on the Mercedes Benz stadium. A pool should be a cake walk once I get the details, which there has been some good people on here that's help me understand the process. As for the subs wanting to work with an OB... I'm sure they give their big builders priority but they should because they will always be there to give them the work. I think if they have an opening they'll take all the work they can get or do it on the weekend. I think they chose to do the OB because they know they can charge more for an OB because any PB is going to have a good idea of the cost and if their sub gives them a high quote they'll go down the road. I've done a few HVAC jobs on the side and I know what my time is worth so if I'm working on the side I make it worth it and I'm sure they're doing the same. I'm trying to be as flexible as possible for them. This way they'll be more likely to do a better job at a good price... I hope. The subs also know if a PB doesn't have work they don't get work. A PB isn't going to care about any of their subs when it get slow and if they have a bad name on the street it goes around quickly. Construction workers are like a high school cheerleader. We talk to everyone. It'll be interesting to see how it all works out in the end and what kind of saving I end up with.
