Stepping out from the lurkers lounge, I would like to announce that we are starting the planning phase and beginning to interview perspective PBs. I would love your insights and lists of woulda/shoulda/coulda.
We live in Amelia Island, Florida (north Florida - zone 9) with our five year old son. He's been in swimming lessons for two years and is a competent swimmer (and novice surfer!) so we're ready to start this pool phase. Our home is in a neighborhood, so we need to comply to HOA guidelines as well. So far, we have the following on our idea list:
- approx 40 x 20 rectangular pool with faux stacked stone accent wall and waterfall
(The stacked stone concept is to tie into the decor of our home)
- attached hot tub (is that the right term?) with overflow waterfall
- wading shelf on entry (6"-8" depth)
- seating area in deep end
- full screen enclosure
- electrical/ pre-install to future outdoor kitchen area
- no current plans for "kiddie" elements (slide,etc)
- landscape screening for privacy to conform to HOA guidelines
From reading the boards for the past month, I've found that I should strongly consider:
- SWG, even if it means losing the "faux stone" look
- mutliple Pentair systems to benefit from extended warranty
- heating, particularly with the hot tub inside a screened enclosure
- skimmer and main drain plumbed separately with cut-off valves
Looking at my list through the lens of your past experiences, what additional items should I be considering? What woulda/shoulda/coulda items come to mind? Thanks in advance, all. CHEERS!!
We live in Amelia Island, Florida (north Florida - zone 9) with our five year old son. He's been in swimming lessons for two years and is a competent swimmer (and novice surfer!) so we're ready to start this pool phase. Our home is in a neighborhood, so we need to comply to HOA guidelines as well. So far, we have the following on our idea list:
- approx 40 x 20 rectangular pool with faux stacked stone accent wall and waterfall
(The stacked stone concept is to tie into the decor of our home)
- attached hot tub (is that the right term?) with overflow waterfall
- wading shelf on entry (6"-8" depth)
- seating area in deep end
- full screen enclosure
- electrical/ pre-install to future outdoor kitchen area
- no current plans for "kiddie" elements (slide,etc)
- landscape screening for privacy to conform to HOA guidelines
From reading the boards for the past month, I've found that I should strongly consider:
- SWG, even if it means losing the "faux stone" look
- mutliple Pentair systems to benefit from extended warranty
- heating, particularly with the hot tub inside a screened enclosure
- skimmer and main drain plumbed separately with cut-off valves
Looking at my list through the lens of your past experiences, what additional items should I be considering? What woulda/shoulda/coulda items come to mind? Thanks in advance, all. CHEERS!!