Since signing my contract, I have learned a LOT about pool construction. Thanks, TFP! What really scares me is what my PB says when I ask some questions. Here are some examples:
Me- "I'm interested in a variable speed pump."
PB- "Nobody uses those. They are too expensive & don't save very much in electricity."
Me- "I'd like white LED lights."
PB- "I thought the only reason to use LED was to get colors."
Me- "LED lights use 80% less electricity & the bulbs last years longer than incandescent."
PB- "Oh. That's interesting."
Me- "The rebar you installed sticks into the ground. I'm concerned about rust & concrete cracking."
PB- "It only goes into the gravel, not into the ground."
Me- "Rebar should be completely encased in concrete."
PB- "Oh. Maybe we can cut off the bottom ends."
PB- "We hit your sewer lateral while excavating. I thought sewer laterals only went out the front yard."
Me- "You knew that the main sewer line ran along the back of my property. There was a green flag there."
PB- "I've never seen a green flag in a back yard before."
Me- "How often should I wet the shotcrete?"
PB- "Unless it's really hot, you don't need to wet it at all."
I could go on & on, unfortunately...
I'm watching him like a hawk...
Me- "I'm interested in a variable speed pump."
PB- "Nobody uses those. They are too expensive & don't save very much in electricity."
Me- "I'd like white LED lights."
PB- "I thought the only reason to use LED was to get colors."
Me- "LED lights use 80% less electricity & the bulbs last years longer than incandescent."
PB- "Oh. That's interesting."
Me- "The rebar you installed sticks into the ground. I'm concerned about rust & concrete cracking."
PB- "It only goes into the gravel, not into the ground."
Me- "Rebar should be completely encased in concrete."
PB- "Oh. Maybe we can cut off the bottom ends."
PB- "We hit your sewer lateral while excavating. I thought sewer laterals only went out the front yard."
Me- "You knew that the main sewer line ran along the back of my property. There was a green flag there."
PB- "I've never seen a green flag in a back yard before."
Me- "How often should I wet the shotcrete?"
PB- "Unless it's really hot, you don't need to wet it at all."
I could go on & on, unfortunately...
I'm watching him like a hawk...