We are starting our pool journey this summer after having vetted 4 different builders. Having discovered TFP 2 years ago definitely gave me the education to ask PBs the right questions. In the end, we came back to the PB that was our first interview. After a re-design, we were able to make some concessions that put the budget within our reach. Having a pool in the courtyard that is visible from just about every room, we want to get this right without spending our kids' college fund! Instead of adding a diving board with about 30 loads of fill dirt, we opted to build a deck that overlooks the backyard with storage below and flanking patios for entertaining. We could opt to build a removable diving platform later. Posting some of the particulars here for comments and reactions. No signed contract yet, but it could be very soon.
16' x 34' Gunite Rectangle, 17,500 gallons
12' x 5' Tanning ledge, 8' swim out ledges in deep end
12" to 3.5' to 5' to 8' depth profile
12" Bond Beam w/6"x6" Rebar
White plaster (Marcite) finish
2" PVC Sch40 piping w/Jandy Lifetime Valves
2 Remote controlled Color changing LEDs
Jandy ePump VSP w/4-hour turnover, Stealth Wet End
Jandy CV 460 Filter
Jandy Heat Pump
Aqualink PDA Automation
iAquaLink control (also 12v Landscape Lighting and 4 Deck Jets)
Nature 2 Fusion Soft SWG
Polaris 9550xi Remote Robot
AVSC Main Drain
2 skimmers, 3 independent Hi-flow returns
5 Year shell warranty, 3 year warranty on Zodiac Parts
Ivory Travertine Coping and stairs
Brushed Concrete Decking, Zuri Pecan Composite Decking w/under deck drain
Cultured Dry Stack Stone to match the house
All railings are cable rails w/aluminum posts and Ipé railings to match the house
Autocover w/track under coping
Surface alarm
We have outlets on all three edges of the pool already and one near the equipment pad. We'll be adding two more for extras at the pad. New pictures to come as we get things staked out and ready for digging.
16' x 34' Gunite Rectangle, 17,500 gallons
12' x 5' Tanning ledge, 8' swim out ledges in deep end
12" to 3.5' to 5' to 8' depth profile
12" Bond Beam w/6"x6" Rebar
White plaster (Marcite) finish
2" PVC Sch40 piping w/Jandy Lifetime Valves
2 Remote controlled Color changing LEDs
Jandy ePump VSP w/4-hour turnover, Stealth Wet End
Jandy CV 460 Filter
Jandy Heat Pump
Aqualink PDA Automation
iAquaLink control (also 12v Landscape Lighting and 4 Deck Jets)
Nature 2 Fusion Soft SWG
Polaris 9550xi Remote Robot
AVSC Main Drain
2 skimmers, 3 independent Hi-flow returns
5 Year shell warranty, 3 year warranty on Zodiac Parts
Ivory Travertine Coping and stairs
Brushed Concrete Decking, Zuri Pecan Composite Decking w/under deck drain
Cultured Dry Stack Stone to match the house
All railings are cable rails w/aluminum posts and Ipé railings to match the house
Autocover w/track under coping
Surface alarm
We have outlets on all three edges of the pool already and one near the equipment pad. We'll be adding two more for extras at the pad. New pictures to come as we get things staked out and ready for digging.