I suspect them willingly giving it up so easy, says you paid for it and they were hoping for some freebies. I would think sanding while not noticeable from certain angles will allow water to pool in those areas?
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That does stand out a lot in the sun. Good call on your part for asking for them to be replaced.
Yeah they were about to get some free tiles that you paid for.
When we had our kitchen and breakfast room tiled they over bought the tiles. There were 2 whole boxes and 1 open box that only one was used. I made sure they stayed with me. I kept out 3 tiles for just in case and took all of the others back and got my money back from the store. Of course one of the guys tried to tell me that THEY had paid for it and it was theirs to take. NOPE! I had already asked the main guy and seen the paperwork so I KNEW the tiles were mine.
Kim
Yeah they were about to get some free tiles that you paid for.
When we had our kitchen and breakfast room tiled they over bought the tiles. There were 2 whole boxes and 1 open box that only one was used. I made sure they stayed with me. I kept out 3 tiles for just in case and took all of the others back and got my money back from the store. Of course one of the guys tried to tell me that THEY had paid for it and it was theirs to take. NOPE! I had already asked the main guy and seen the paperwork so I KNEW the tiles were mine.
Kim
Ok, update on the coping pieces. We have not heard a yes or a no from the pool builder, only that the stone mason's will be out to take a look. Kind of frustrating, especially since we are only asking to replace 4 pieces.
But the build still moves on... Today they started working on the decking prep.
But the build still moves on... Today they started working on the decking prep.
I see your inspector! Sorry inspector no walking on the fresh concrete for a while! All though a carefully placed paw print would be cute!
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I really like the stonework on the spa and water feature. Can't wait to see which plaster you chose.
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Haha! People constructed, dog approved.
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Haha! People constructed, dog approved.
Yes, she is a good dog. Now the yorkie is a different story...
A carefully placed paw print or so sounds feasible. When we built our home, we all placed our hand prints in the driveway. We just did it too soon, so they aren't the best looking, but at least they are there.
This is going to look so good. I know I said it before but every time I look at your house brick - I really love the mortared look and then the corresponding stone choices for the pool - so well pulled together. I can't wait to see the decking - I think you will be very happy with the amount you have done and the width's you have in various areas for chairs and passage of people. And it totally looks like your dog is checking out the decking forms for approval. Good girl! -Karen
Just out of curiosity, do you already have a natural gas grill? My pool doesn't use gas, but while they were doing all the construction I figured I would just hire a plumber to run a gas line to my patio for a NG grill. It was ridiculously expensive, but it was one of the best upgrades I've ever done.
No, I don't have a NG grill, and my current propane grill is 3/4 of the way in the grave. When we built the house, I thought about running a line but decided against it based on the cost and the amount of time we actually grill out. We considered it again when we were in the planning stages of the build, but came to the same conclusion. It is possible that the amount of time we spend grilling will go up with the pool build, who knows. My current plan is to get a decent charcoal ceramic grill (like the big green eggs) next spring.
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Thank you! We appreciate all the compliments!
Hey, I don't know if I mentioned it -- but I'm probably getting a reputation for it -- make sure the decking guys extend your overfill line past the deck or they will bury it and render it useless. I didn't see it anywhere in your pics so yeah, go check!!!
Nice! Looking good and getting closer!
I'm assuming with them finishing the wash on the sides, that you will step down from the pool deck to the rest of the yard and it won't be graded up level?
I'm assuming with them finishing the wash on the sides, that you will step down from the pool deck to the rest of the yard and it won't be graded up level?
They said they will do some grading, but it will not be flush. We have a retaining wall behind our house that is considerably lower than the decking level.
Agree, looks sharp. What size cedar posts are those? Hard to tell in pics sometimes.
That looks so nice! I love the shape of your deck.
Good job on the overflow pipe. Will you make it longer? How will you make sure it does not wash out where it comes out?
Kim
Good job on the overflow pipe. Will you make it longer? How will you make sure it does not wash out where it comes out?
Kim
I was under the impression the builder will tie it into the deck drain. If not, then we will have to figure out something.