Getting this thing started in Peoria, AZ

[tnhell]

The hubby and I are just about to get started on our owner build pool. The design is pretty simple so I think we will manage ok(at least I hope ?). Anyway I thought I'd see if anyone on here had any subs from the Phoenix area that the used and absolutely loved. Also how did you go about finding the best subs for the job? Any advice or sub lists would be greatly apprecated. I've done so much research and found some trades are much easier to find then others. Any direction would be great! Dealing with the pool companies in the area has proven to be a huge pain so I figure might as well do things ourself. Also does anyone know if bond beam can be cast wider? Say instead of 12 like 22. We have larger format coping that I'd like to have laid completely in cement. Thanks all and so happy to part of the community!

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum!

Read this thread -- New Build In Mesa, Arizona

Good Luck!

 

[tnhell]

Thank! I actually did read over his post and looked up some of the subs he used. We are thinking about going with BYOP here in AZ but I'm not sure it's worth the money seeing as how I've already done the design and done a ton of leg work. It might be worth it for some guidance though. Anyone in AZ used BYOP for their build? If so was it worth the fee?

 

[tnhell]

Still hoping to find someone to answer my question about extending the bond beam. If I am thinking this about this correctly we should be able to have the shotcrete company pour our bond beam out from the edge of the pool 22 to 23 inches instead of the normal 12". If they do this would we have to have the rebar extend out as well? If the bond beam is extended to 22 inches would we then be able to confidently install 24"x24"x3/4" Porcelain pavers directly on cement of the beam? Does anyone see a problem with doing it this way? Is there another thought on how to have these installed as our coping since they are larger than most copings?