27'AG install in Kentucky in 10 days! With additional Patio and Deck build!

[AveMaria472]

Is that section by the patio with a low pool wall going to be a concern?

Oh YES!!!! It has been a concern from day 1. We plan to attach some vinyl pool fencing like in the pic below.

We aren't sure how many sections we will put on just yet. We wanted to wait until the deck was in place to see just what was going to be necessary. Ultimately, the whole pool will be completely secure by the time all is said and done!

 

[bmoreswim]

That looks like a very nice addition/solution. And kids won't be able to throw each other out so easily too as a bonus.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

And kids won't be able to throw each other out so easily too as a bonus.

Spoken like the father of older boys....amiright?

 

[bmoreswim]

Spoken like the father of older boys....amiright?

Yup.

 

[AveMaria472]

Spoken like the father of older boys....amiright?

Oh gosh, is that what I have to look forward to?!

 

[bmoreswim]

It's a round pool too. So there will be lots of whirlpools and the water level will "mysteriously" drop after a group of kids uses the pool.

 

[Cfyfe3199]

Looks great!!! Will update my thread momentarily

 

[kimkats]

I still have NO idea how my husband and his brothers survived each other from some of the tales they have shared Their poor mom!!

 

[AveMaria472]

On Friday we completed the stairs!

May 24, 2019 The stairs get posts and railings.







The rest of the white deck trim had to wait until Saturday...

 

[AveMaria472]

On Saturday we completed the white trim on the stairs and around the base of the deck.

May 25, 2019











Loving how that white pops!!! The gate is still on backorder. Earliest expected date is June 7. The gate will go at the bottom of the stairs. We also need to do some of the white pool fencing to protect the low side as discussed earlier. And we're still not sure what we will eventually do about skirting. We are pretty satisfied for now! I think we will focus on some landscaping to clean up the area. And, of course, enjoy the beautiful deck and pool!

 

[kimkats]

WOWZER! That looks awesome! That white DOES pop! What a nice "accident" with him putting it there to cut right when you saw it!

Kim

 

[Cfyfe3199]

Beautiful job! Enjoy!!

 

[Wobblerlorri]

What a lovely deck and pool! I can't wait for next year when we can afford to put in our little deck! I hope it's half as nice as yours is!

 

[AveMaria472]

I just realized I never added pictures once the gate was installed...


Trex aluminum gate

With Trex locking latch

And the last touch we added for the 2019 swim season was some solar-powered lighting for those kid-free late evening swims
I'm already dreaming of the upcoming swim season! But it will be a couple months yet until we can swim.

 

[ratflinger.dm]

Excellent work! Makes my shoulders ache just looking at it

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Incredibly gorgeous deck work there. Impressive!

 

[AveMaria472]

Thank you kimkats, ratflinger, and YippeeSkippy! So I've been considering... since I'm just dying to open the pool and get things rolling... this year we should make another major addition...
Year 1 was the pool and paver patio
Year 2 was the deck
Year 3 I'm thinking a heater to extend the swim season!

I started a thread in the appropriate area of the forum asking for recommendations on a heater from those with experience/input to share. Only got a rew of replies, a couple of them contained good links and information.

We can't decide between heat pump or propane heater (we use propane to heat the house so it's already on the property).
Anyone here have any input?
Thanks in advance!
Alyssa

 

[bmoreswim]

High level, propane will be more expensive and a heat pump will work when its warm out to keep pool up to "operating temperature". For me that would ideally be 85. A heat pump will be of less value to extend the season. Meaning that they are less efficient in cooler weather. With a heat pump you can't heat up on the spur of the moment (like 12 hours in advance) in cool weather, for an unexpected pool party.

I only like to swim when its about 75 or above outside. So a heat pump in that situation, and for long term temperature stability, is good.

 

[l1ltaral1l]

Wow, just went through this whole thread and it looks SO good! You did an amazing job.

 

[AveMaria472]

@|1|tara|1| Thank you! Every bit of the work was worth it! The second swim season was exponentially better with the deck in place. The first summer we had to sit on the patio (which felt like we were below the pool) and couldn't see in easily to watch the kids. And the kids tracked so much stuff into the pool on their feet. (Think paver patio filled with gritty sand between the pavers, and MUD surrounding the construction area - you get that!) And climbing up and over the A frame ladder.... All these factors quickly brought us to the resolution of building the deck for year 2. Using Trex products means the deck will likely outlast the pool. Now to make the right decision about the heater....