New build in the design process

[tkeon286]

Hello all. We're getting ready to sign our contract and having just found this forum and seeing all the great ideas and suggestions I would like to get some expert takes on things we could do better or maybe things we haven't completely thought out. I'm really looking forward to your thoughts and very excited to get this project underway!

 

[TampaKathy]

Hello! Do you know what equipment you are getting? If you post all that, people can help you out better.

 

[spd500]

I like your design, but with the rock waterfall I would personally have a raised wall from the spa all the way around to the waterfall and incorporate the firepit into that. I would probably also add a raised wall one the other side of the waterfall around the end of the pool some. To me the rock waterfalls can look out of place if they are the only rock in sight, so I would do the raised wall with matching stone to make it cohesive. With the raised wall in place i would likely eliminate the few feet of concrete around the back side of the pool to have more room for landscaping or grass. The smaller deck area in the back looks like it would be too small to be very useful for seating area anyway to me. There is a build on here that is just finishing up that is alot like what I am describing built by @Stoopalini , I will find a link.

One other thing to think about is if you want a bench or exit of some kind in the deep end of the pool. We did a bench with a small step from there for our dogs to be able to get out if they get stuck in the deep end ( no kids ).

Here is the link:

New Build in Central Texas - Patio Build Out

I thought I'd start a new thread to track the build, since my previous thread was more about PB and design/equipment choice. Here is where the pool will go. The deck, and two of the trees, will be removed. And here is the plan. 469 sq/ft 89' perimeter 21'4" x 31'3" 14,203 gallons 3.5ft -...

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[Stoopalini]

I agree with @spd500 and would recommend some design changes to try and make the grotto look more natural to the environment. In my build, we were very intentional about a final outcome where the waterfall looks more natural to the environment, rather than a stack of boulders sitting on the coping of a pool. My property is fairly expansive though, so this wasn't that difficult to pull off. If you're in a neighborhood with privacy fences in the backyard, it may be a bit more difficult to achieve.

 

[HermanTX]

Welcome to TFP. If you have not signed the contract yet, you may want to have a read of the following to ensure you got everything sorted out. Also I would recommend you buy your test kit now see Test Kits Compared and also read ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry

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