Folks... Good afternoon 
so after a fall of planning (and some work) things are finally coming together. Obviously being in Iowa my pool is on hold until march/april but Im lining up other things as we progress here.
I created an album to track the movement of the project.
I also created a video last fall (and did the modeling as well) to show what the eventual goal will be. That is here. LaBarre Pool Project Stone Bar Update - YouTube
So the project is multi phased and multi-dimensional.
1. Deck (we wanted to add a covered area over the lounging area where couches, fireplace etc will be. Ended up doing a 23*16 deck instead of a roofline. Eventually there will be a spiral staircase down from the deck to the lounge area below (upstairs there will be a door off out master to the deck).
2. Hot tub. This is already installed. Ended up getting a Dr Wellness LG12 hot tub. Love it love it love it. Its not yet in its final resting place, but its close.
3. Stone wall/bar. The stone wall that used to run the length of the patio has been removed (partially) because it didnt fit with my ideas. Instead the existing wall will be raised 6" per foot up to a 42" or so bar top. ON top of that will be granite. So a nice curved bar, butting in to the northern most post of the deck.
4. Electrical. Had to have a new meter run, I was maxed on my other 200amp circuit, so that sucked. The panel has been set, sub panel run, etc (to run the hot tub now) and the rough in for the deck lights, fan, etc is done.
5. Screens - all five sections of the deck will have individual powered screens (phantom) that can be raised and lowered at will. I want to be able to lower 4 sections, leaving the middle open for access.. I think this will be amazing when done. Ungodly expensive, but amazing.
6. Pool room - Under the deck there is now a window (guest room) that will be removed, and a sliding glass door installed. In that room we will tile it and make built ins with storage, ice maker, fridge etc. That rooms tile will go across the hall for access to a guest bath. I figured this would be a pretty cost effective way to eliminate the need for a pool house outside.
7. Pool - a Thursday Pools 40' wellspring pool going in in late march or early april. Still up in the air on the 4 deck jets because without the automation , they wont get used. The automation piece plus jets seems like a huge waste of money. I will be using Pentair products, intellichlor SWG40 (rated for over 3x my volume), Heater/Chiller, Cartridge Filter etc.
8. Landscaping - trees along the entire south side of the fence, and half of the east. Pavers and rock gardens throughout the area (seen in video). I plan to use garden spot smart lighting SYLVANIA LIGHTIFY ZigBee Outdoor Light Gardenspot Starter Kit, 9 Color Changing and Dimmable LED Spots, Works with SmartThings, Wink, and Amazon Echo Plus, Hub Needed for Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant - - Amazon.com throughout the landscaping to provide scripted smart lighting that can be controlled with voice (google). Blink XT cameras all around for security. I also plan to have 2 garden hose boxes The Waterbox - Green: RG522G | RR Products, Inc. - Commercial Golf and Turf Industry Replacement Parts and Accessories installed as well, so I can have access to water thats hidden away when not in use.
9. Concrete decking throughout. Obviously around the pool and up to the house under the deck.
10. Stone wall under deck - for a large TV and fireplace.
here is a link to the work thats already been done. Its coming along nicely and very much according to the modeling ive done.
Pool Project - Google Photos
Im at the point where I am working on final details. I want to make sure I think of everything. Ive spent enough time on this that I feel like I have, but an extra few hundred sets of eyes cant hurt.
So id love some suggestions on what I might be missing in my plans.
I think the first thing that will come up is storage . I plan to put all my pool equipment under my old deck (where the video starts), and use a lot of the remaining space for storage.
Any other thoughts that come to mind?
thank you friends.
so after a fall of planning (and some work) things are finally coming together. Obviously being in Iowa my pool is on hold until march/april but Im lining up other things as we progress here.I created an album to track the movement of the project.
I also created a video last fall (and did the modeling as well) to show what the eventual goal will be. That is here. LaBarre Pool Project Stone Bar Update - YouTube
So the project is multi phased and multi-dimensional.
1. Deck (we wanted to add a covered area over the lounging area where couches, fireplace etc will be. Ended up doing a 23*16 deck instead of a roofline. Eventually there will be a spiral staircase down from the deck to the lounge area below (upstairs there will be a door off out master to the deck).
2. Hot tub. This is already installed. Ended up getting a Dr Wellness LG12 hot tub. Love it love it love it. Its not yet in its final resting place, but its close.
3. Stone wall/bar. The stone wall that used to run the length of the patio has been removed (partially) because it didnt fit with my ideas. Instead the existing wall will be raised 6" per foot up to a 42" or so bar top. ON top of that will be granite. So a nice curved bar, butting in to the northern most post of the deck.
4. Electrical. Had to have a new meter run, I was maxed on my other 200amp circuit, so that sucked. The panel has been set, sub panel run, etc (to run the hot tub now) and the rough in for the deck lights, fan, etc is done.
5. Screens - all five sections of the deck will have individual powered screens (phantom) that can be raised and lowered at will. I want to be able to lower 4 sections, leaving the middle open for access.. I think this will be amazing when done. Ungodly expensive, but amazing.
6. Pool room - Under the deck there is now a window (guest room) that will be removed, and a sliding glass door installed. In that room we will tile it and make built ins with storage, ice maker, fridge etc. That rooms tile will go across the hall for access to a guest bath. I figured this would be a pretty cost effective way to eliminate the need for a pool house outside.
7. Pool - a Thursday Pools 40' wellspring pool going in in late march or early april. Still up in the air on the 4 deck jets because without the automation , they wont get used. The automation piece plus jets seems like a huge waste of money. I will be using Pentair products, intellichlor SWG40 (rated for over 3x my volume), Heater/Chiller, Cartridge Filter etc.
8. Landscaping - trees along the entire south side of the fence, and half of the east. Pavers and rock gardens throughout the area (seen in video). I plan to use garden spot smart lighting SYLVANIA LIGHTIFY ZigBee Outdoor Light Gardenspot Starter Kit, 9 Color Changing and Dimmable LED Spots, Works with SmartThings, Wink, and Amazon Echo Plus, Hub Needed for Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant - - Amazon.com throughout the landscaping to provide scripted smart lighting that can be controlled with voice (google). Blink XT cameras all around for security. I also plan to have 2 garden hose boxes The Waterbox - Green: RG522G | RR Products, Inc. - Commercial Golf and Turf Industry Replacement Parts and Accessories installed as well, so I can have access to water thats hidden away when not in use.
9. Concrete decking throughout. Obviously around the pool and up to the house under the deck.
10. Stone wall under deck - for a large TV and fireplace.
here is a link to the work thats already been done. Its coming along nicely and very much according to the modeling ive done.
Pool Project - Google Photos
Im at the point where I am working on final details. I want to make sure I think of everything. Ive spent enough time on this that I feel like I have, but an extra few hundred sets of eyes cant hurt.
So id love some suggestions on what I might be missing in my plans.
I think the first thing that will come up is storage . I plan to put all my pool equipment under my old deck (where the video starts), and use a lot of the remaining space for storage.
Any other thoughts that come to mind?
thank you friends.
