So things are under way now with the patio. It's slow going due to numerous rain days, and A LOT of cutting on the coping stones. But here's some pics to keep it going:
Digging for the coping footing:
Solid pad being prep'd for the deep end ladder (we actually made it even bigger than this shows):
Crazy big footing around stairs to support rails and expected additional weight and traffic in that area:
Coping footing poured:
4'x8'x12" pad prep for diving board:
Digging for the coping footing:
Solid pad being prep'd for the deep end ladder (we actually made it even bigger than this shows):
Crazy big footing around stairs to support rails and expected additional weight and traffic in that area:
Coping footing poured:
4'x8'x12" pad prep for diving board: