New Build - Central California
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Nothing on the pool today, but running water and sewer in the side yard.
First pic is from demo day a couple weeks ago. Saw cut the side yard slab to open up space for a replacement water main to the house. The old one is 50+ y/o galvanized - figured doing it while everything is open makes a bunch of sense.
Others are from today. Include the guys working the building side of things
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First pic is from demo day a couple weeks ago. Saw cut the side yard slab to open up space for a replacement water main to the house. The old one is 50+ y/o galvanized - figured doing it while everything is open makes a bunch of sense.
Others are from today. Include the guys working the building side of things
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Well, apparently the 2nd is from demo day. Posted differently than I expected
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We got it! Good idea to take care of future things when the getting is good! SMART!
Kim
Kim
Sometimes even a blind squirrel finds an acorn .
Thankfully I have smart contractors who asked - why aren't you replacing that? Well... great question. I think I will.
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. Thankfully I have smart contractors who asked - why aren't you replacing that? Well... great question. I think I will.
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Ordered some of the landscape lighting today. We won't put all of it in yet, however getting the "core" of the system installed and setup will be good. Found what looks to be a very nice provider in Volt Lighting. Similar to FX Luminaire and Unique lighting, but it appears to be about 1/3 the cost and comes with a lifetime warranty. Lighting is crazy expensive!
Hopefully all this stuff arrives early in the week and I'll be able to get out there and get all the wiring in the ground and stubbed out to the right spots as the deck set work takes place. My plan will be to do that the evening after they do final grade. It appears that I really only have a couple of small parts of the concrete that I need to go under, so I've asked my builder to set a few "sleeves" for me under the slab. Worst case, I'll use those
Hurry up and wait time
Steel posts should be finished tomorrow. We'll wipe them down with vinegar and give them a good couple coats of primer before they get in the ground - that'll at least help when it's time to paint them!
Hopefully all this stuff arrives early in the week and I'll be able to get out there and get all the wiring in the ground and stubbed out to the right spots as the deck set work takes place. My plan will be to do that the evening after they do final grade. It appears that I really only have a couple of small parts of the concrete that I need to go under, so I've asked my builder to set a few "sleeves" for me under the slab. Worst case, I'll use those
Hurry up and wait time
Steel posts should be finished tomorrow. We'll wipe them down with vinegar and give them a good couple coats of primer before they get in the ground - that'll at least help when it's time to paint them!
I hate the hurry up and wait times! At least you can get some other things done!
Kim
Kim
Lots of trenching yesterday. Sewer work tie in tomorrow for the new bathroom. Fun times.... Team comes tomorrow for grading and forms for the deck.
On yeah, and more roots and trees!
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On yeah, and more roots and trees!
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Well, we haven't made much "pool" progress this week because we've been making a bunch of progress on the stuff than needs to happen before we pour concrete. Exhibits below
We passed rough in inspection, and foundation for the building and posts. Poured some mud today and will set the remaining ones first thing in the am. The "real" concrete crew will come next week.
My part is almost done - it's been fun to get out and work it!
My glove tan says it all!
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We passed rough in inspection, and foundation for the building and posts. Poured some mud today and will set the remaining ones first thing in the am. The "real" concrete crew will come next week.
My part is almost done - it's been fun to get out and work it!
My glove tan says it all!
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LOL on the glove tan. Yeah that does tell the story of your hard work! It is nice when you are able to do some of the work. Saves money and gives you a sense of satisfaction as well!
That is a LOT of work going on! With all of that dirt around the yard I bet the dusting inside is needed every day
BUT it will all be worth it when you are done and floating in YOUR pool!
UPS=TOYS! Nice picks there for sure! If you want to play with the test kit you can test and log your fill water. Don't bother testing for CYA as that has to be added.
Kim
That is a LOT of work going on! With all of that dirt around the yard I bet the dusting inside is needed every day
BUT it will all be worth it when you are done and floating in YOUR pool!UPS=TOYS! Nice picks there for sure! If you want to play with the test kit you can test and log your fill water. Don't bother testing for CYA as that has to be added.
Kim
So glad you posted pics of how you suspended the steel posts. Mike and I were just talking about how we were going to do it for our patio cover. Your way looks easier/better. If you get a chance could you explain how?
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Totally! That was the hardest part by far!
Our posts are about 150# each so the key was to get height correct and secure them asap! We had to reset the first freely suspended post after we poured a bunch of concrete because we didn't secure it well enough.
Notice the slide marks where the clamps just couldn't do enough!
Here was our method - it's a 3 person job. (Lift, secure and hold until stable)
1 - set and secure a 2x4 across the footing hole. This will be used for securing the height of the post.
2 - post into the hole
. Use a large clamp to set a lever (scrap 2x4) to lift it up.3 - lever up to your set point and clamp post onto the 2x4 with a couple clamps as needed unit you get just above desired height.
4 - measure a cut a 2x4 to exact height needed to secure the post vertically.
5 - clamp that on to the post, you can remove the clamps holding vertical support now, the 2x4 will hold it, just don't let it slip off
6 - ensure proper alignment of the post (not plumb yet, just on the support post, it will move around when being levered up) use a small sledge to tap it into place.
7 - set your angle supports for plumb alignment, we only needed two. Screwed one in up top, and clamped the 2nd. Secure those once plumb.
8 - start at 1 again - more posts
Hopefully that helps
. The ones next to the house are easy! Just screw it in - lol . The free floaters are a totally different beast.
Aaaaah! Thank you this is awesome! We'll have 4 posts that are 4x4x1/2" x 12'...heavy.
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Steel? Sounds like mine. 6 of them 12'6" each. They won't be light
Good luck!!
I'll go back and resand/prime these once everything sets up. We figured it was easier to get the first 2 coats on before they hit the footers.
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I am so loving the sharing and help here! There are even awesome pics to SHOW how it was done! Well done!
Kim
Kim
. Those posts kept me up for quite some time. Anything I can do to help!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Your glove tan looks like mine does from riding my horses! Lol No office hands for you!
