Hi, just wanted to say hello and thanks for the wealth of information on this site!!! We are in the process of working with a builder and our bank. We are hoping to start construction next month. Here is the design we have come up with for the backyard. The pool will be 3' - 8' deep with a 12'L x 2.5'H waterfall surrounding the tanning ledge. Jump rock and propane heated hot tub. Flagstone coping and 800 s.f. of stamped concrete is the plan. I will be building a pergola after construction is complete. Can't wait to get started. Will update as we progress! :-D
New pool in DFW. Pics updated 12-10-13
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Re: Intro and Preliminary Design...Newbie from Texas
Welcome to the forum! Nice design, and not a lot different than what we have in mind for a spring build. Read away, there are tons of builds and all are interesting. You might pick up some cool ideas too.
Welcome to the forum! Nice design, and not a lot different than what we have in mind for a spring build. Read away, there are tons of builds and all are interesting. You might pick up some cool ideas too.
Re: Intro and Preliminary Design...Newbie from Texas
Welcome to the addiction! Looks like a very nice layout/design! It's unsolicited advice, so I hope I'm not offending you, but one thing you might consider is the position of the spa. We considered having it close to the house for easy access like yours, but we ended up moving it around so that spillway faces the house. That way if we are on the patio or looking out of the living room windows, we can enjoy the 'water feature' of the spa.
*edited to correct grammar
Welcome to the addiction! Looks like a very nice layout/design! It's unsolicited advice, so I hope I'm not offending you, but one thing you might consider is the position of the spa. We considered having it close to the house for easy access like yours, but we ended up moving it around so that spillway faces the house. That way if we are on the patio or looking out of the living room windows, we can enjoy the 'water feature' of the spa.
*edited to correct grammar
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Re: Intro and Preliminary Design...Newbie from Texas
That looks very similar to my next door neighbors plot in shape!
I hear where Zach5150 is coming from (we had this discussion with our PB) but we ended up with the spa close to the house as we wanted to put a TV under the covered patio and be able to watch it from the spa so I guess it depends on how you'll use the spa.
I like the design. Keep us posted!
That looks very similar to my next door neighbors plot in shape!
I hear where Zach5150 is coming from (we had this discussion with our PB) but we ended up with the spa close to the house as we wanted to put a TV under the covered patio and be able to watch it from the spa so I guess it depends on how you'll use the spa.
I like the design. Keep us posted!
Re: Intro and Preliminary Design...Newbie from Texas
Yup - good point. It all depends on the reason behind the design!
cbink said:
Yup - good point. It all depends on the reason behind the design!
Re: Intro and Preliminary Design...Newbie from Texas
You make a good point, but the main waterfall is directly behind the tanning ledge, so that will be a perfect view from the house. Thanks!
You make a good point, but the main waterfall is directly behind the tanning ledge, so that will be a perfect view from the house. Thanks!
Re: Intro and Preliminary Design...Newbie from Texas
Cool. I love the idea of the waterfall on the tanning ledge. Too bad we are shooting gunite in 3 days or I may have had to "borrow" that idea!
markadamarnold said:
Cool. I love the idea of the waterfall on the tanning ledge. Too bad we are shooting gunite in 3 days or I may have had to "borrow" that idea!
Re: Intro and Preliminary Design...Newbie from Texas
Good news...we got the appraisal back and everything looks good. The bank said they need a few more days to draw up the final paperwork. Once we get that done and permitting out of the way, digging will commence. =)
Good news...we got the appraisal back and everything looks good. The bank said they need a few more days to draw up the final paperwork. Once we get that done and permitting out of the way, digging will commence. =)
Re: Intro and Preliminary Design...Newbie from Texas
That's exciting! Hope all goes well in the final stages!
markadamarnold said:
That's exciting! Hope all goes well in the final stages!
Re: Intro and Preliminary Design...Newbie from Texas
We are signing paperwork this Friday morning. Ready to get started!
We are signing paperwork this Friday morning. Ready to get started!
Re: Intro and Preliminary Design...Newbie from Texas
Right behind you...maybe in the next two weeks!
markadamarnold said:
Right behind you...maybe in the next two weeks!
Re: Intro and Preliminary Design...Newbie from Texas
FINALLY digging Friday. Pics to follow.
FINALLY digging Friday. Pics to follow.
Re: Intro and Preliminary Design...Newbie from Texas
Construction has begun...here are a few pictures of what has been done.
This thing drove up my driveway...
First Scoop:
More Digging:
Rebar, grounding and lights roughed in:
This all happened on Friday and Saturday. Moving fast!
Plumber and electrician are supposed to be here today to run everything and builder says hopefully gunite Wednesday after inspections.
Construction has begun...here are a few pictures of what has been done.
This thing drove up my driveway...
First Scoop:
More Digging:
Rebar, grounding and lights roughed in:
This all happened on Friday and Saturday. Moving fast!
Plumber and electrician are supposed to be here today to run everything and builder says hopefully gunite Wednesday after inspections.
cbink
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Re: Intro and Preliminary Design...Newbie from Texas
Woohoo!
Looking great so far! That's a big digger! We only had a little bobcat though it still made short work of it to be honest. I loved watching the guys carve out the walls - thought that was really cool to watch.
Woohoo!
Looking great so far! That's a big digger! We only had a little bobcat though it still made short work of it to be honest. I loved watching the guys carve out the walls - thought that was really cool to watch.
Re: Intro and Preliminary Design...Newbie from Texas
More progress...
Plumbing started:
Equipment set:
More progress...
Plumbing started:
Equipment set:
Re: New pool in DFW. Pics updated 10-11-13
Of course...we have a big hole in our yard, a green tag from the city and here comes the rain...
Of course...we have a big hole in our yard, a green tag from the city and here comes the rain...
Re: New pool in DFW. Pics updated 10-11-13
Just got the call...gunite at 7 am tomorrow!
Just got the call...gunite at 7 am tomorrow!
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Re: New pool in DFW. Pics updated 10-11-13
Yay! Congrats!! And you'll get to see it too!markadamarnold said:
- Oct 18, 2009
- 3,635
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Re: New pool in DFW. Pics updated 10-11-13
I noticed that your PB did not install a selector filter valve. There is no way to backwash or drain pool. I wonder why he did this?
I noticed that your PB did not install a selector filter valve. There is no way to backwash or drain pool. I wonder why he did this?
Re: New pool in DFW. Pics updated 10-11-13
Not sure. I will check into it.
Brentr said:I noticed that your PB did not install a selector filter valve. There is no way to backwash or drain pool. I wonder why he did this?
Not sure. I will check into it.