DFW Pool Build - Flower Mound

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Well I'm back at looking at pools and this time ready to sign up. My preferred pool builder has provided the following information so wanted to get everyone's thought. I wanted a simple clean line design that was more functional and practical for everyday use for us. We wanted turf so will have turf for all the area that isn't paved. Also added a heat chiller and cooler to extend the pool season. Please let me know your feedback. Couple notes - I didn't see the SWG so will ask him to add the following Pentair IntelliChlor IC40 Cell. Also wondering if I should get the intellicenter instead of screenlogic?

What are some additional things I should think about for future proofing additional upgrades I may make in the future? Would like landscape lighting so what would be a good idea to ask for to add lights around the pool? Outdoor shower worth it? Also will update the entrance of the pool to be more like a longer baha shelf so can put a few chairs and bubblers. Attached a photo to get idea of what I'm talking about.

Size: 32' X 17' 544 / 98 Volume: 17340 gal
Depth: 3.5ft 5ft 4 ft

Pump: Pentair Intelliflo VSF
Filter: Pentair Clean and Clear Cartridge Filter 520
Computer: Easytouch Lite Pl4 w/screenlogic
Controls: None
Pool Light: Micro-Brite Color LED 3
Heater: Ultra Temp 140HC Heat Pump

Sanitizer: None
Cleaner: Pentair Prowler 930 Robotic Cleaner
Tools: Net, Pole, Brush, Thermometer, Test Kit

Coping: 1 1/4" Travertine
Four Magic Stream Deck Jets

Decking Specifications
Area: 656 sq ft
Material1: Travertine 6 X 12 (Dark or Light Walnut, Ivory)

Interior Finish Specifications
Pool Interior: Pebble Sheen Standard Color

Turf Level 2 in all areas not part of pool or pavers. 1100 SQ FT. (Will ask for putting green for about 350 SQ FT of the space)

Full Yard repair, Fence/Re-route sprinkler system/Sod replacement/Backfill and Grading

Steel - All rebar in pool/spa to be 1/2". #4 rebar placed at 10' O.C. Alternatives placed every 5" in high stress areas. Beam of pool to contain 4 bars of 1/2", #4 rebar.

Gunite- material mixed on-site for maximum strengh. A 12X12 box beam, 8" thick walls, 10" floors, and 8" to 12" coves in corners

Pool Plumbling - All plumbing lines and fitting are schedule 40 rigid PVC. Skimmers and main drains plumbed individually with 2 1/2" suction lines on all drains.

Startup - on-site pool school by pool maintenance professional. Initial pool chemicals added, cleaner and pool maintenance tools delivered.

This is being priced at 88k - this includes everything mentioned above.

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Naw,

You definitely do not want the P"L" 4 automation.. The "L" means lite as in the kind of salad dressing that does not taste right... It has no load center for your breakers.. If I were a pool builder, I would be ashamed to offer that system to my clients. ☹

The EasyTouch lite only has 4 schedules, while a real EasyTouch has 12, and the new IntelliCenter has 100. If you are already spending $88K, I suggest you get what you want.. My father taught me a long time ago, it is better to cry once when you pay for it, rather than cry ever time you use it... :mrgreen:

If you are going to get a SWCG, (Which I recommend) I would get either the real EasyTouch with built in-SWCG power supply, and IC40 cell, or the new IntelliCenter, with built-in SWCG power supply and IC40 cell.. The EasyTouch will need the addition of ScreenLogic, while the IntelliCenter comes with a ScreenLogic like system...

Pump and filter are great...

Deck jets "sound" good, but you might want to ask around about people who own them.. They are annoyingly noisy and after the newness wears off, they don't get used much.. A lot of bucks for a small return..

Good luck with your new pool build,

Jim R.
 
Thanks Jim for the feedback. Yes I will make sure the proper automation system is in place along with the IC40.

The Deck Jets were added since wife wanted some sort of soothing water noise since we are not getting a sheer descent anymore. Any other features that are not incredibly expensive but add a nice value to the overall pool space?
 
I would definitely see about changing to the Intellicenter, especially if you are going to add the SWCG.

Regarding deck jets, I have them and I probably would not do them again. The only time they really get used is if we have friends over with young children, as the littles sometimes enjoy them. They are awfully noisy, not really what I would call soothing. We have scuppers in the back wall, and bubblers on the baja deck/tanning ledge that provide a much more soothing sound. I turn both of those on while I am out enjoying my coffee in the mornings. I don't ever turn on the deck jets.

--Jeff
 
Nice clean design and will be easy to maintain with cleaner. Pentair equipment is great, others have already discussed the SWG & automation. I like that they have independent lines for all suction. You may want PB to provide a layout of the equipment pad so you get the right valves in place. Don't go with basis on/off valves, best to use 2 way never-lube valves. Also put in some well placed unions should you ever need to change some things around. I would reconsider the sheer decent or other type of waterfall. It really adds to the serenity of the pool (my personal thoughts).
 
Thanks everyone for giving some good input already. Man now you have me thinking of possibly getting the following -

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Maybe take out the deck jets and get two of these. I just didn't want a whole raised wall in middle, prefer keeping it open and simple and if we wanted to play volleyball or other stuff in middle can be easily done.
 
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I have heard dfw prices are higher but still seems a little crazy unless 30k of that is for your special decking and turf.

In Houston I'm paying 75k for a 16x40 6' deep pool with 6x9 tanning ledge and 6x9 spa as well as about 800sq ft of concrete decking & 30 ft split face wall with 6 ft water feature. Same Pebble Sheen and equipment, glass tile and marble coping. My lawn guy is redoing the sod for $1000, and I paid $600 to have 3 new sprinkler lines rerun and rewired when the old ones were dug up during excavation.
 
I need some advice on pool decking material. I'm currently going with a tumbled travertine decking choice and wondering if that is suitable for toddler age kids in terms of how slippery they get. If anyone can provide some input would be great. Other choices are a limestone paving and the belgard concrete paving.
 

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We went with travertine decking and love it. It’s cooler than I expected in full sun and I haven’t noticed it being slippery after swimming.
 
Ditto to what Green25 said. I would absolutely do travertine again, and we have had not issues with it being slippery and can actually walk barefoot on it in the heat of the summer.
 
Just to update everyone. Digging has started from yesterday. Looks to be making good progress and may be done by today. Steel and plumbing after the dig, then its city inspection. Is there anything I should be looking out for during this stage?

Also I'm debating between travertine or glazed porcelain (the version that is extra slip resistant) for the decking. Anyone have experience with porcelain pool decking like the following -


Appreciate everyone's help. Will post pics when I can.
 
I would think porcelain tile would be very hot. Curious to hear real experiences though. I saw a patio by a pool done with wood plank tile and thought it looked great but hot.

Dd you decide if you’re getting those light up bowls? My husband wanted bowls but I wanted a waterfall. I may have given in if I had seen those.
 

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