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[Brian420]

What tile is that on the waterline? That looks great.

Thanks! Here’s a picture of the box.

 

[Brian420]

@Brian420 How did your builder figure out that water is not going to flow evenly over spa .. did he use any levelling device . Glad he is so involved and willing to rectify it ..

He didn’t use a device and noticed it himself. The far corner has a ever so slightly lowered section. I tried to take a picture but it doesn’t really come through. Also, a lot of the tiles at the end are different heights or have imperfections. He expected the installer to replace the tiles that have imperfections and ensure the edge is perfectly level. Lastly, the edges are the spa were shotty at best in his opinion.

 

[Texasresident]

Ok I see the issue of uneven tiles

 

[Brian420]

Coping has been installed and the raised fire pit foundation is complete! They started compacting and grading the rest of the decking area. Water features were connected as well.

It’s looking good!

 

[Brian420]

Snapped a few photos tonight. They made some good progress on the deck. I’ll try and take a few pictures tomorrow morning before the crew shows up.

 

[Brian420]

Been slow to get back here, but here’s then updated photos. It’s looking great! The one concern or question I have is on the barstools. I feel they are low. I mocked up the counter and it goes approximately to my chest vs around my stomach. I feel like They should be a bit taller.

 

[an1vrsy]

So much looks great! Cool design.

 

[Brian420]

It’s been a few weeks but we have some updates!

- Spa tile replaced
- Most of landscaping finished
- Bar counter concrete poured
- Kitchen framed
- Fire pit framed (not happy with opening for firebox)

I’m still undecided if we should add a platform for our feet under the barstools. Any recommendations?

 

[Texasresident]

This is going to so beautiful ! What do you don’t like on fire pit ? Also is it going to be faced with any stone or it’s more like modern concrete fire pit like below picture

 

[CombatYoga]

We have a swim up bar with underwater stools similar to your design. I never thought of a foot rest, and I can't really see that it would be that useful. The ergonomics of stool height and counter height and that relationship are critical. Definitely worth double-checking that it matches what you are after there. Beautiful design - can't wait to see the finished product!

 

[Brian420]

We have a swim up bar with underwater stools similar to your design. I never thought of a foot rest, and I can't really see that it would be that useful. The ergonomics of stool height and counter height and that relationship are critical. Definitely worth double-checking that it matches what you are after there. Beautiful design - can't wait to see the finished product!

It’s not necessarily a foot rest but reducing the distance to the floor (see picture). How tall are your bar stools?

What is your distance from the top of the bar stool to the bottom or the bar? Top of the bar stool to the top of the bar?

 

[Brian420]

This is going to so beautiful ! What do you don’t like on fire pit ? Also is it going to be faced with any stone or it’s more like modern concrete fire pit like below picture

Two things - the fire box is tiny and the overall width of the fire pit it’s not as wide as it should be.

The firebox is six inches wide and it looks like an afterthought and/or mismatched. I want it to be 12” wide.

It’s supposed to be 6x2 and it’s about four inches short on the width. I understand it will wider once the final materials get installed, but not four inches.

My wife wants to do a polished concrete look but they want an additional $1200, The contract is for tile sides and a travertine top. They also tried telling me to widen the fire box it would cost additional and needless to say I’m not happy over that.

 

[Texasresident]

Ok . I also like polished concrete look but I am not even going to ask my builder as I am sure it's more money . What measurements you have in design ?My fire pit has these -

 

[Brian420]

Ok . I also like polished concrete look but I am not even going to ask my builder as I am sure it's more money . What measurements you have in design ?My fire pit has these -

I don’t have any specs on the design sheet of the backyard. Only the contract says 6’ x 2’, but nothing about the inside dimensions.

 

[Brian420]

Well, I opted to have the ledge added. Here’s a mock up of the height and length. It will start at the cinder block and will be the height of the top of the wood.

 

[Brian420]

Two things - the fire box is tiny and the overall width of the fire pit it’s not as wide as it should be.

The firebox is six inches wide and it looks like an afterthought and/or mismatched. I want it to be 12” wide.

It’s supposed to be 6x2 and it’s about four inches short on the width. I understand it will wider once the final materials get installed, but not four inches.

My wife wants to do a polished concrete look but they want an additional $1200, The contract is for tile sides and a travertine top. They also tried telling me to widen the fire box it would cost additional and needless to say I’m not happy over that.

Got into it with the PB today as they wanted an exorbitant amount of money to modify the fire pit. Contract was for $3900 for a 6x2 with travertine top and tile sides. To modify to a large format tile on the entire pit (top and sides) world be an additional $4750. $1000-$1200 was the material we selected, the rest was labor. We would be $8,700 into it. Seems absolutely insane.

 

[Texasresident]

Just to understand so sides already have tile you want ? top is only 12 sq. Feet . What tiles are these to cost 1200 for 12 sq. feet . Did he provide any detail why labor will be this much ..

 

[Brian420]

The sides were currently the same or similar to our water feature the white rock tile. So we wanted to switch the entire thing to a matte black 24x48 tile. The tile is $15 a sqft direct from the gallery. However, there was a $450 freight charge to get the tile here since it had to be crated and shipped fright. I’m good with the materials charge, but it’s the additional $3000 for labor and materials to install the large format tile that I have an issue with. They told me the trade who installs it gave them the price and that’s what they go by. They proceeded to to tell me a 6x2 fire pit with todays prices is $8600. No chance in heck anyone in their right mind would pay nearly $9000 for a fire pit that size.

No idea what we are going to do at the point. I asked the owner to come up with another idea for materials that would be similar to what we have now but a more modern look to match the design of our backyard.

 

[newdude]

No idea what we are going to do at the point.

Can you table the unfinished work for now, being credited for any unused materials and labor that wasn't performed? After the build you wouldn't be stuck with whoever the builder uses and would be free to shop around. I like things being completeted as much as the next dude, but for $8600 I'd be OK letting this one take a bit longer. Especially as it's irrelevant to the pool being completed.

 

[Texasresident]

The sides were currently the same or similar to our water feature the white rock tile. So we wanted to switch the entire thing to a matte black 24x48 tile. The tile is $15 a sqft direct from the gallery. However, there was a $450 freight charge to get the tile here since it had to be crated and shipped fright. I’m good with the materials charge, but it’s the additional $3000 for labor and materials to install the large format tile that I have an issue with. They told me the trade who installs it gave them the price and that’s what they go by. They proceeded to to tell me a 6x2 fire pit with todays prices is $8600. No chance in heck anyone in their right mind would pay nearly $9000 for a fire pit that size.

No idea what we are going to do at the point. I asked the owner to come up with another idea for materials that would be similar to what we have now but a more modern look to match the design of our backyard.

Ok Got it . So 3K is difference in labor installing between old and new tiles . that's insane . As labor must have been already accounted in previous contract ..