So they remove the wood and then what? Looks like a 12" overhang
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So they remove the wood and then what? Looks like a 12" overhang
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Pool toy storage
- Jul 2, 2018
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So they remove the wood and then what? Looks like a 12" overhang
Oh, I see what you mean. There will be some overhang, but the are also putting Travertine split face under the coping
So they remove the wood and then what? Looks like a 12" overhang
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Pool toy storage
Inside 90s drive me nuts.. I cringe when I think of somebody’s head smacking them.
Good catch B. I did not even notice the coping overhang. My worry about that overhang is the fact people WILL sit on the edge of the spa coping. With nothing to support to edge when someone sits on it............crack, bang, boom 
Now if they do leave the frame and put the stone on it then it could be storage if they make doors!
Ray (poolguy) also has a point about the "coconut cracker" aspect of it inside the pool.
Kim
Now if they do leave the frame and put the stone on it then it could be storage if they make doors!Ray (poolguy) also has a point about the "coconut cracker" aspect of it inside the pool.
Kim
- Jul 2, 2018
- 648
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- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Good catch B. I did not even notice the coping overhang. My worry about that overhang is the fact people WILL sit on the edge of the spa coping. With nothing to support to edge when someone sits on it............crack, bang, boom
Ray (poolguy) also has a point about the "coconut cracker" aspect of it inside the pool.
Kim
If I look at the renderings, the split face looks less than an inch set back. I’m not sure what they are planning.
The pool side (at least how it looks in the renderings) will be flush with the pool.
I’ll ask,the PB if they ever actually start the tiling. Thanks for the comments.
See below. We did move the spillover to be centered and are using glass tiles on the spillover side, but this should give you an idea what they are,thinking.
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- Jul 2, 2018
- 648
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Good catch B. I did not even notice the coping overhang. My worry about that overhang is the fact people WILL sit on the edge of the spa coping. With nothing to support to edge when someone sits on it............crack, bang, boom
Ray (poolguy) also has a point about the "coconut cracker" aspect of it inside the pool.
Kim
PB was out today. He confirmed that the glass tile and travertine split face will be flush with the edge of the coping on the pool side from end to end. So no “coconut cracking”.
He also said that the travertine on the other 3 sides will only be inset about an inch.
He also explained why it looks like it does now. I didn’t completely understand what he was saying. Something about him not realizing we were using tile depth stone and having room in case we were using thicker stone. Anyway, I was relieved to hear it will be done as the rendering shows.
Thanks again for the comments. Tiling has begun, so it will really start looking like a pool soon! I’ll post more pictures.
That is some good news for sure. Better to ask and make sure than to guess and it not be how you wanted. Me? I would do my best to be there on the day they are working on that to make sure it is done how you expect so you don't come home to any surprises. Yeah I do have trust issues but it has served me in the past in that things being done the wrong way were caught before they got too far along so...........
Kim
Kim
- Jul 2, 2018
- 648
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
- Jul 2, 2018
- 648
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Any idea what they used? It almost looks like concrete blocks.
Kim
Yes, concrete blocks.
- Jul 2, 2018
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It’s not solid, but is heavy. Rebar was installed before they poured the concrete for the coping if that makes a difference.
Do you think I should be considered about the the coping cracking over time?
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Do you have stone that is going on the sides?
How far to the end of the coping does the rebar go?
My concern may not be valid but it is with someone sitting on the edge of the coping and over time the edge that does not have anything under it cracking. BUT with the rebar being in it and the blocks then stone coming so far under it it should be fine! When I first brought up the concern I was worried they were going to put the stone on a piece of plywood so there would be a LOT of overhang. With the block then stone it should be fine!
Kim
How far to the end of the coping does the rebar go?
My concern may not be valid but it is with someone sitting on the edge of the coping and over time the edge that does not have anything under it cracking. BUT with the rebar being in it and the blocks then stone coming so far under it it should be fine! When I first brought up the concern I was worried they were going to put the stone on a piece of plywood so there would be a LOT of overhang. With the block then stone it should be fine!
Kim
- Jul 2, 2018
- 648
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Do you have stone that is going on the sides?
How far to the end of the coping does the rebar go?
My concern may not be valid but it is with someone sitting on the edge of the coping and over time the edge that does not have anything under it cracking. BUT with the rebar being in it and the blocks then stone coming so far under it it should be fine! When I first brought up the concern I was worried they were going to put the stone on a piece of plywood so there would be a LOT of overhang. With the block then stone it should be fine!
Kim
The rebar went all the way. They grounded it and then the city inspected it before they poured the concrete. After the travertine is put on, the overhang will only be 1.5 inches.
Thanks for your input! Once they get more done, I’ll post more pictures.
-Jim
You are fine!! I am sorry for causing you some worry but I would hate for them to get done THEN bring up any problems SO glad it is good to go! 
Kim
SO glad it is good to go! Kim
- Jul 2, 2018
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- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
You are fine!! I am sorry for causing you some worry but I would hate for them to get done THEN bring up any problems
Kim
Oh Kim, no need to apologize! My wife and I very much appreciate your help. We have no idea about this stuff, Trouble Free Pool has been an invaluable resource as we go through this process.
-Jim
THANKS!
- Jul 2, 2018
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- Plaster
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- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Plaster day! Acid wash tomorrow and then start filling her up! Here’s a pic of the current status. 
SWEET!!!!
Is that a stream I see over on the left side of the pool? I bet that is fun to play in!!
Kim
Is that a stream I see over on the left side of the pool? I bet that is fun to play in!!
Kim