Re: North Atlanta, Georgia Pool Build DIY
Pavers are nice, but in a lighter color. That's going to get hot in the sun.
Pavers are nice, but in a lighter color. That's going to get hot in the sun.
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Re: North Atlanta, Georgia Pool Build DIY
Both are nice but I like the look of the pavers. The flagstone may be cooler on your feet though. I'd get a few pieces of each and lay them out in full sun. Wait an hour or two and walk on them barefoot and see how they feel.
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Both are nice but I like the look of the pavers. The flagstone may be cooler on your feet though. I'd get a few pieces of each and lay them out in full sun. Wait an hour or two and walk on them barefoot and see how they feel.
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Re: North Atlanta, Georgia Pool Build DIY
That will work to an extent, but won't give you the true feel of a whole deck soaking up that sun like a big heat sink. A single paver will get warm in the sun, but will radiate that heat off all exposed sides as well. Whereas, with a complete deck, they radiate heat into each other and off the single top surface.
Physics wasn't my forte, but my feet don't tell no lies . . .
That will work to an extent, but won't give you the true feel of a whole deck soaking up that sun like a big heat sink. A single paver will get warm in the sun, but will radiate that heat off all exposed sides as well. Whereas, with a complete deck, they radiate heat into each other and off the single top surface.
Physics wasn't my forte, but my feet don't tell no lies . . .
Re: North Atlanta, Georgia Pool Build DIY
I like the idea of testing a few samples.
When i was a kid we would wear sandals, then when parents weren't looking, splash the hot concrete with pool water to cool it down.
I like the idea of testing a few samples.
When i was a kid we would wear sandals, then when parents weren't looking, splash the hot concrete with pool water to cool it down.
Re: 45'x30' Georgia Pool Build DIY
Playing around with a free ipad design app at work.
Not too far away from our end goal. (smaller better pergola design, etc)
And those cypresses represent where we want the bamboo to spread to
Playing around with a free ipad design app at work.
Not too far away from our end goal. (smaller better pergola design, etc)
And those cypresses represent where we want the bamboo to spread to
Re: 45'x30' Georgia Pool Build DIY
Love the size of your pool. That's exactly what I would do if I had the climate and the space. All of the shade you are incorporating is also nice. I can always swim longer than I can stand to reapply sunscreen.
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Love the size of your pool. That's exactly what I would do if I had the climate and the space. All of the shade you are incorporating is also nice. I can always swim longer than I can stand to reapply sunscreen.
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Re: 45'x30' Georgia Pool Build DIY
Is the app easy to use? My pool builder offered me a part time job working for him in sales and I'd love to step up his company by learning to do renderings! PB said I've learned so much from this forum that I could be an asset to his business,
Is the app easy to use? My pool builder offered me a part time job working for him in sales and I'd love to step up his company by learning to do renderings! PB said I've learned so much from this forum that I could be an asset to his business,
Re: 45'x30' Georgia Pool Build DIY
I think pool studio is still your best bet Sheree, this app is very limited especially pool wise.
I don't have a Windows computer so I couldn't get it to work.
I think pool studio is still your best bet Sheree, this app is very limited especially pool wise.
I don't have a Windows computer so I couldn't get it to work.
Re: 45'x30' Georgia Pool Build DIY
Wow, that is very cool! Maybe the next step is being a PB?
Is the app easy to use? My pool builder offered me a part time job working for him in sales and I'd love to step up his company by learning to do renderings! PB said I've learned so much from this forum that I could be an asset to his business,
Wow, that is very cool! Maybe the next step is being a PB?
Re: 45'x30' Georgia Pool Build DIY
I'm not quitting my day job!
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I'm not quitting my day job!
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Good to know - thanks!
Just an fyi,
In order to get the 3 year warranty on the Pentair equipment you must purchase a filter, a pump and one other item.
Not sure why you would want a Hayward filter when the rest is Pentair.
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I use google sketchup for 3d drawings. Taught myself how to use it.
Here's a rendering I did while waiting on some designs from some PBs and when I got one back from one company that almost matched my idea, I was thrilled lol and this is built to scale with measurements. It's a very fun program for free. I am sure the pro one you pay for is much nicer esp with the 3d look.
https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/16195123_10210603419068876_2897161772837713494_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=f16ddeb2309ca2b8bbb01b4d2cc5d7cf&oe=591FAF34
https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/16265243_10210603419348883_6454300459467462057_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=76a9cbc06e026231a8c9f9392c43482d&oe=59072EB8
Your drawing and idea looks great! I cant imagine taking on the entire project build. Cant wait to see it completed.
Here's a rendering I did while waiting on some designs from some PBs and when I got one back from one company that almost matched my idea, I was thrilled lol and this is built to scale with measurements. It's a very fun program for free. I am sure the pro one you pay for is much nicer esp with the 3d look.
https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/16195123_10210603419068876_2897161772837713494_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=f16ddeb2309ca2b8bbb01b4d2cc5d7cf&oe=591FAF34
https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/16265243_10210603419348883_6454300459467462057_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=76a9cbc06e026231a8c9f9392c43482d&oe=59072EB8
Your drawing and idea looks great! I cant imagine taking on the entire project build. Cant wait to see it completed.
Nice work! Learning how to properly use sketchup is on my to-do list.
The Hayward filter is bigger.
I asked Pentiar about this, they replied "for a self install the warranty would only be 60 days parts only"
The 3 item deal doesn't apply for DIY builds.