New Build in The Woodlands TX - Update: Landscaping!

[pjt]

Steel and structure framing today.

 

[Sparks22]

Looking good. What is the sqft of your pool? It looks like a lot of sqft, so wondering if 5 Microbrites is going to be enough? I saw in another thread that Pentair recommends your total light lumens to be 4 times the sqft of your pool.

So if your sqft is 800, then they recommend 800x4 = 3,200 lumens. If your are doing the color Microbrites, they have 500 lumens each, which would imply that you want 3,200/5 = 6.4 microbrites, which you would round up to 7.

 

[pjt]

Looking good. What is the sqft of your pool? It looks like a lot of sqft, so wondering if 5 Microbrites is going to be enough? I saw in another thread that Pentair recommends your total light lumens to be 4 times the sqft of your pool.

So if your sqft is 800, then they recommend 800x4 = 3,200 lumens. If your are doing the color Microbrites, they have 500 lumens each, which would imply that you want 3,200/5 = 6.4 microbrites, which you would round up to 7.

I see the recommendation in the TFP Wiki, but I can't find it anywhere else. I think I'll be OK with 5 given the depth profile and light placement. Thanks for the point out.

 

[kimkats]

Make sure the shelf is going to be the depth and size you want it. Also check the framing to make sure to it's size. Trust yet verify.

Kim

 

[pjt]

Is it OK if gunite is shot over the course of two days? My builder is proposing doing the floor one day and the walls the next day.

 

[mguzzy]

Why? did he give a reason? Is your pool so big they expect it to take all the cement in state of Texas for a day? Sarcasm aside, that seems odd.

 

[JJ_Tex]

My guess is that it has something to do with Hurricane Laura. I searched and found this on pool school that says you should be fine if they prep it appropriately:

Construction Best Practices - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[pjt]

Why? did he give a reason? Is your pool so big they expect it to take all the cement in state of Texas for a day? Sarcasm aside, that seems odd.

I think it’s for scheduling with the gunite company. Gunite has been back
logged for weeks.

 

[mguzzy]

Your pool is only 7K, that really doesn't make a lot of sense. If your pool was 70K then multiple shoots might be warranted. If you don't have some kind of structural funky build reason I'm tempted to tell you to request to them that they do it one shoot. Is it rebarred yet? Can you post some pics? And we will get the contruction guys in here to chime in.

 

[pjt]

Your pool is only 7K, that really doesn't make a lot of sense. If your pool was 70K then multiple shoots might be warranted. If you don't have some kind of structural funky build reason I'm tempted to tell you to request to them that they do it one shoot. Is it rebarred yet? Can you post some pics? And we will get the contruction guys in here to chime in.

That’s my existing pool in California.

 

[mguzzy]

Ah... it probably would have been easier to follow if it was all in one thread. would you mind if we merge them? @kimkats MOD note-DONE Kim

Calling @bdavis466 , @jimmythegreek, @mas985

 

[skygremlin]

Are you going to keep the back side ( opposite side house ) clean like that? No trees or anything.. I really like that look. We have palms and pigmy palms on the back side of ours and it's a pain the Rear to keep clean... Was showing my wife and shared how nice that looks..

 

[pjt]

Are you going to keep the back side ( opposite side house ) clean like that? No trees or anything.. I really like that look. We have palms and pigmy palms on the back side of ours and it's a pain the Rear to keep clean... Was showing my wife and shared how nice that looks..

We'll have screening trees (probably wax myrtles) along the back fence and side fence (behind the shade structure) for privacy. We'll also add some pool-friendly flowers on top of the columns to add color and focal points.

 

[Whiskeyfox]

no gunite yet?

 

[pjt]

no gunite yet?

Might be coming tomorrow. Scheduling isn't firm.

 

[JJ_Tex]

Might be coming tomorrow. Scheduling isn't firm.

Rooting you to get gunite, or they can at least flash the walls with gunite before the hurricane hits tomorrow.

 

[pjt]

Gunite came today! I'm very pleased with how it turned out.

 

[kimkats]

SWEET!!! That looks great! Have you started bonding with it yet? aka watering it to help slow down the curing.

It is time for your set of links! The first set is all about what to do and ask about to get a great plaster job. The second set is all about how to care for your pool after you get the plaster.

Plaster links:
Ten Guidelines for Quality Pool Plaster Best one of all
All Plaster Finishes Should Last 20 Years
Not All Color Pigments are Good for Pools How to pick a good color for plaster.
A Plastering 'Watch List' | Professional Watershaping | Watershapes
Trouble Free Pool
Trouble Free Pool

Pool care links:
Print these out:
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule
Pool School - Recommended Levels

Bookmark these:
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals
Trouble Free Pool
Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry

Now is also a good time to ask what test kit your PB will be providing so we can fill in any holes.

Kim

 

[pjt]

Curing is underway. I’ll ask for something in lieu of a test kit from my PB since I have a new TF-100.

 

[Wilassasin]

Do you mind sending me a message about how you were able to get a variance? I'm in the Woodlands as well and would love to get a few feet back of my utility easement.

You can go to the your local municipality and apply for an Easement agreement which shouldn't be difficult at all or expensive depending on your township.