New Build in The Woodlands TX - Update: Landscaping!

[NWS]

Love your coping, too -- is it silver travertine??

 

[pjt]

Love your coping, too -- is it silver travertine??

"Colorado" is the coping color.

 

[tfp_fan]

Equipment pad. A few too many 90 degree turns (in my opinion) to build the heat pump bypass.

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Hi pjt. Congratulation on your new pool. I noticed that you had Pentair neverlube valves in your initial list (your first post). However, Jandy valves have been installed in your equipment pad. I am wondering if it was for any specific reason?

 

[pjt]

Hi pjt. Congratulation on your new pool. I noticed that you had Pentair neverlube valves in your initial list (your first post). However, Jandy valves have been installed in your equipment pad. I am wondering if it was for any specific reason?

I was actually pleasantly surprised when the plumber showed up with Jandy valves. I think they're the best in the industry, although I'm sure I'd be fine with Pentair valves too.

 

[Sollace]

Can't believe it's done! It looks great!

 

[TampaKathy]

Do you remember the manufacturer and style/color of the tile on the columns? I really like it

 

[pjt]

Do you remember the manufacturer and style/color of the tile on the columns? I really like it

Antico / Artesano 2" x 4" tiles.

 

[rebll]

Congrats on your new pool! The workmanship on the tile, coping, and pergola look top notch. Your pool looks like a quality build.

I’m also from The Woodlands area and in the process of getting bids. If you don’t mind, I may PM you to see who you used.

 

[pjt]

Added salt today. Should be warm enough in a couple weeks to start using the SWG.

 

[kimkats]

Adding salt = diamond day! He next time you need to add it make sure everyone is in the pool and ready to dive down and swim with it. It looks just like diamonds as it floats down! The swimmers also help mix it in.

 

[pjt]

Water is warm enough, so I connected the SWG this morning. (Coincidently, I'm almost out of liquid chlorine and didn't feel like going to the store.)

It's very satisfying to generate your own chlorine. I'm also very happy about the efficiency of the system overall. I'm running the pump 24/7 at 1,000 rpm, which is enough to close the flow switch on the SWG and provide good skimming. It costs me $5/month total in electricity. The needle on the pressure gauge is resting at zero. Some day I'll have to see how slow I can go.

 

[Tjs011]

Congrats. It all turned great! Did you end up adding an irrigation valve for fill??

 

[pjt]

Congrats. It all turned great! Did you end up adding an irrigation valve for fill??

Yes, works great.

 

[colleenbevans]

Wow! Great thread on your pool build! Its a gorgeous pool! I love the pavilions too! I'm going to direct message you on your builder. We are happy with ours but yours did a beautiful job!

 

[Smalone]

Yes, works great.

How did you tie the sprinkler fill into the pool?

 

[pjt]

How did you tie the sprinkler fill into the pool?

It connects through the wall and looks like a regular return.

 

[Smalone]

"Colorado" is the coping color.

Is your coping a travertine? That's a great color and I love the contrast with your decking. I'm having a hard time finding something like that. Also do you know what the color of the split face is on your wall between the columns?

 

[pjt]

Is your coping a travertine? That's a great color and I love the contrast with your decking. I'm having a hard time finding something like that. Also do you know what the color of the split face is on your wall between the columns?

Yes, the Colorado coping is travertine. Between the columns is silver split face.

 

[Smalone]

Yes, the Colorado coping is travertine. Between the columns is silver split face.

Thank you. I showed your pictures to the company that handles the stone work for my pb and he's telling me your coping is silver travertine. I just wanted to make sure he and I are on the same.

 

[pjt]

After a frustrating series of delays, landscaping finally began today. If the weather allows, it should be complete by the end of the week.