New House/Pool

[tcat]

Been living in paradise for about a month now. Never thought I'd buy a house with a pool, the pool was a "perk"... now I wish I had a pool many years back when the kids were small... oh well, now the grand-kids enjoy, and certainly grandpa and grandma love it! And even the critters:

And my Kreepy Krauly:

 

[Flippy]

Nice pool and a really nice view. I too wish I would have bought a house with a pool years ago. We have had our new house a year and half now and we are outside in the pool nightly. Fortunately my kids are still young and will have several years before they start going to college.

 

[Bama Rambler]

Looking good! :-D

 

[h2ctpdjl]

tcat - just curious; what are you using for the "cover" over you pool? I have horrible heat and sun bearing down on the back of my house and pool. My umbrellas just aren't enough. I would be interested in doing that same thing if you can give me some info on it.

 

[tcat]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000S9 ... 00_s00_i00

This brand seems well made. Water "flows" through it so it doesn't get weighted down much. You need real strong mounting points. I have 2 on the house, one to a large oak, and one to a metal extrusion that wasn't strong enough (it bent during a high wind), will be strengthening it soon. THis with my large oaks keeps pool shaded 80% of the day... water has not gone above 84 yet (Austin, TX!), hasn't been below 80.

tcat - just curious; what are you using for the "cover" over you pool? I have horrible heat and sun bearing down on the back of my house and pool. My umbrellas just aren't enough. I would be interested in doing that same thing if you can give me some info on it.

 

[chessie6]

Oh wow - your pool is beautiful! It's so great to hear of someone buying a home with a pool and loving it - around here, pools are disappearing at an alarming rate. Thank you for posting your photos!
Best,
Jan

 

[tcat]

Here's the view looking from the pool: (Paradise)

Nice pool and a really nice view.

 

[Flippy]

That is a really nice view. I love Texas Hill Country.