Corona, CA Pool Build
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You guys are not the usual suspects and I don't think that's in their skill-set either. I have an idea I'm going to pitch that might get it done.
Tell them to build the fireplace next year after they get some more ca$h money. Get a firepit for now. And tell them how much it will cost to replaster or AB their faded pebble finish in 10 years or less.
The fireplace is built into the patio so delaying it would create a permitting headache and probably won't get approved.
My plan is to scrap the Firebox and go with a vent free insert. This will save a few thousand dollars but still give the fireplace the same look. They just have to be ok with a gas log set as opposed to a true wood burning fireplace.
I'm planning on using the same one that I did at my house:
My plan is to scrap the Firebox and go with a vent free insert. This will save a few thousand dollars but still give the fireplace the same look. They just have to be ok with a gas log set as opposed to a true wood burning fireplace.
I'm planning on using the same one that I did at my house:
- May 23, 2015
- 24,492
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Maybe they might want to go funky modern with a shiny stainless steel insert and clear glass pebbles instead of ceramic "logs" ....
- May 23, 2015
- 24,492
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Deep shag throw rugs? Plastic coverings on the upholstery? "Velvet" wallpaper with gold and silver patina added to it???
What fireplace insert are you using? And could I use it to convert my indoor wood burning (with gas starter) fireplace?
As always, nice patio design!
As always, nice patio design!
VRE4550WS
It basically is a metal box with fire brick inserts. An insert saves a ton of labor and material expenses, not to mention that building a true masonry fireplace is an art form and a science to build correctly.
What are you trying to convert the fireplace into?
It basically is a metal box with fire brick inserts. An insert saves a ton of labor and material expenses, not to mention that building a true masonry fireplace is an art form and a science to build correctly.
What are you trying to convert the fireplace into?
We have a wood burning fireplace in our tv room and I was just thinking it might be nice to convert it to gas. Since we are in Texas, it actually doesn't get used that much. But, no worries, I don't want to take this thread off track.
Hey Mr. Davis, quick question on the pool blueprints. Does pool studio automatically draw the plumbing and electrical schematics for you or does that have to be added and drawn up after the fact?
No, I'm not aware of any program that will do that because it would be very specific to the pool and there is no way the program would know what you are trying to do. The plumbing and electrical runs are usually left to the contractors that do the work to determine but I add those details because I'm very particular on how those things are done. Its also surprising what some of these guys come up with 
I use Chief Architect X8 not Pool Studio. PS is a much better design program for pools but they require a monthly fee for their software (it can't be purchased outright). The bulk of my work is structural remodels so Chief Architect suits my needs even though using it for pools is very cumbersome.
I use Chief Architect X8 not Pool Studio. PS is a much better design program for pools but they require a monthly fee for their software (it can't be purchased outright). The bulk of my work is structural remodels so Chief Architect suits my needs even though using it for pools is very cumbersome.
- May 23, 2015
- 24,492
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Did you do the c-block wall or was it already existing?
Very nice coping! Do you always pour it yourself?
Very nice coping! Do you always pour it yourself?
Matt,
Please tell me more about your poured coping... I am only familiar with "installed" coping, like flagstone, brick, etc...
Later in life, when you decide to upgrade your pool, you will often replace the coping with something newer or different.
Can you do the same for your poured coping or does it just last forever?
I like it, just don't know anything about it...
Thanks,
Jim R.
Please tell me more about your poured coping... I am only familiar with "installed" coping, like flagstone, brick, etc...
Later in life, when you decide to upgrade your pool, you will often replace the coping with something newer or different.
Can you do the same for your poured coping or does it just last forever?
I like it, just don't know anything about it...
Thanks,
Jim R.
The stuccoed wall was existing and the exposed CMU block is new. I don't think I have any pictures of it before but some of the old wall had to get demoed to work with the new arrangement. There used to be a stacked retaining block wall there perviously where the fireplace and raised bond beam pool wall are now.
Pour the coping as opposed to prefab?