- Apr 23, 2017
- 2,400
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
That brightened things right up. I got all my solar lights from costco but they are out right now in my area at least...
New IG pool build in Fort Worth, TX
- Thread starter Gorilla
- Start date
Decking crew is here and after speaking with them about my existing patio I've decided to make a pretty drastic change.
All of the existing tiled patio will be covered with 3" of rebar enforced concrete to match the decking around the pool, therefore it will all look the same. I debated back and forth about how to tie the two areas together, how to make the tile non-slip, etc. and decided in the end to spend the money now to make it all look cohesive and well finished.
Not a huge overall hit to the budget but I'll now have over 1,000 sq ft of continuous decking. Still going with the salted concrete finish so it will look fantastic and I'll stain it later on after the pool is finished.
Here's the patio right now before they begin work today!
All of the existing tiled patio will be covered with 3" of rebar enforced concrete to match the decking around the pool, therefore it will all look the same. I debated back and forth about how to tie the two areas together, how to make the tile non-slip, etc. and decided in the end to spend the money now to make it all look cohesive and well finished.
Not a huge overall hit to the budget but I'll now have over 1,000 sq ft of continuous decking. Still going with the salted concrete finish so it will look fantastic and I'll stain it later on after the pool is finished.
Here's the patio right now before they begin work today!
- Apr 23, 2017
- 2,400
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
You were so torn and worried about the slippery! I bet your heart and head feels much better now! Maybe not your wallet but...............LOL
Kim
Kim
You were so torn and worried about the slippery! I bet your heart and head feels much better now! Maybe not your wallet but...............LOL
Kim
Wallet is hurting but I know it's the right decision. The different surfaces would have driven my OCD out of control and I didn't want any slipping to happen to all the kiddos that will be hanging out at our pool.
Decking crew cut out early after laying down some base sand and putting up a few forms.........it's HOT out there! They'll be back in the morning to finish up all the work, then we'll have an inspection on Friday and concrete poured on Saturday if all goes as planned.
Decking rebar is now complete. Inspection is scheduled for Friday and plan is to pour concrete on Saturday. Hoping this goes as planned because we have rain in the forecast on Sunday.
Plaster being scheduled for next week, but rain could delay or push us back. We're getting close now!
Plaster being scheduled for next week, but rain could delay or push us back. We're getting close now!
- Apr 23, 2017
- 2,400
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Looking really good...might want to work on your water as its a bit green...perhaps a SLAM is in order 
Looking really good...might want to work on your water as its a bit green...perhaps a SLAM is in order
I saw the decking crew dip the form boards in the water to make them more pliable and I was like that’s gross!
Very close! I love how your decking will come right up to your house. Will make the pool area so clean and crisp.
No inspection today because the city doesn’t have enough inspectors to send one out today 
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Rain is in the forecast for next week so this could set us back at least a few days depending on what happens weather wise. Fingers crossed the delays will be minimal.
.Rain is in the forecast for next week so this could set us back at least a few days depending on what happens weather wise. Fingers crossed the delays will be minimal.
Decking inspection passed on Monday so we are now slated for concrete on Wednesday as long as the rain holds off.
Spent some time this weekend working on the fence. It badly needed a new coat of stain and will really improve the looks of the yard when the pool is completed.
Spent some time this weekend working on the fence. It badly needed a new coat of stain and will really improve the looks of the yard when the pool is completed.
PB dropped off our pool cleaner today, it is a Zodiac MX6. Plan to do some research later tonight on this model, but anyone here have personal experience with this model?
I did a quick search in the white box at the top of the page with just "Zodiac MX6" as the search....there were MANY hits here at TFP. I did not link to them so you can pick and choose which ones you want to read.
Kim
Kim
The fence makes such a difference! Well on our side of town it's not raining (yet) so I really hope you are getting concrete today!
A day later than planned but we are getting decked poured today. Clean-up is scheduled for Monday followed by plaster on Tuesday.
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- Apr 23, 2017
- 2,400
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Decking is finished and it was totally the right call to make it all one cohesive surface.
