New IG build League City, TX

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kimkats said:
When will they pressure test the lines?

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Our project manager came by today. I asked him about that and he said they’re already under pressure. He showed me the gauge on the filter. It was like 20-something psi. I assume it stays pressurized till they fill the pool to ensure no leaks in the plumbing?

Also, I asked him about what they fill the hydrostatic relief holes with and he said they fill it with plaster. Is this ok/normal???
 
Good that they already pressured tested them. I did not see a gauge so wanted to make sure. Just in case you go out to check the gauge know it might fluctuate a bit due to the heat/cool cycle of weather.

Filling in holes with plaster is very normal so no worries.

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kimkats said:
Good that they already pressured tested them. I did not see a gauge so wanted to make sure. Just in case you go out to check the gauge know it might fluctuate a bit due to the heat/cool cycle of weather.

Filling in holes with plaster is very normal so no worries.

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Good to know Kim! Thanks for all the info! I was worried about what the holes would be filled in with.
 
My gunite crew left a 3" hole at the bottom. This was to give any water the chance to escape if necessary. The gunite crew said that the plaster crew would fill it in with a cement bonding patch and then shoot plaster over it to seal everything.
 
A1Texan said:
My gunite crew left a 3" hole at the bottom. This was to give any water the chance to escape if necessary. The gunite crew said that the plaster crew would fill it in with a cement bonding patch and then shoot plaster over it to seal everything.
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Hey A1,

Looks like our pools are at the same stage of construction. We are scheduled for tile next week. It suppose to rain this weekend here but it should be sunny for awhile after that. Good luck with your build and can’t wait to see some pic’s of your pool when the tile is done.

I’m glad I don’t live as close to Round Rock donuts as you. I’d weigh a whole lot more if I did!
 
Is your tile on site yet? We just went through a rough patch with another member here, whose tile didn't match the sample she selected, and she didn't discover that until after it was installed. Examine your tile before it gets mortared in, each and every one, for color and defects. Reject any or all before it goes in. Consider micro-managing its installation, so you can keep an eye on things: make sure all grout lines and edges and corners are to your liking before and after the grout goes in. Make sure any spillovers are perfectly level, etc. Maybe the tile guy won't appreciate you breathing down his neck, so be prepared with some goodies and sodas to keep him happy and on your side. Either way, it's better for him to make corrections before the mortar dries, as opposed to ripping it out and doing it all over...
 
Dirk said:
Is your tile on site yet? We just went through a rough patch with another member here, whose tile didn't match the sample she selected, and she didn't discover that until after it was installed. Examine your tile before it gets mortared in, each and every one, for color and defects. Reject any or all before it goes in. Consider micro-managing its installation, so you can keep an eye on things: make sure all grout lines and edges and corners are to your liking before and after the grout goes in. Make sure any spillovers are perfectly level, etc. Maybe the tile guy won't appreciate you breathing down his neck, so be prepared with some goodies and sodas to keep him happy and on your side. Either way, it's better for him to make corrections before the mortar dries, as opposed to ripping it out and doing it all over...
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Thanks Dirk for the advice! The tile is not on site yet. They are scheduled for Wednesday next week. I will be home that day so I plan on keeping watch over everything. I also have pictures of our selections as well as our selection sheet so I’ll definitely be double checking. My PB has done well so far so I don’t expect any problems but it never hurts to be on the safe side. I always put out water and Gatorade for the workers. I don’t know if helps or not, but it sure couldn’t hurt. I like people to know that I’m appreciative of their work.
 
Great plan. And in the case of the other person, it wasn't really a snafu on the part of the PB. It was the right tile, but unfortunately the manufacturer's definition of an "acceptable color variation" didn't match that of, well, anyone else's. So the tile went in, as per the spec, but ended up getting ripped out and redone. Good to hear you'll be on site...
 
Dirk said:
Great plan. And in the case of the other person, it wasn't really a snafu on the part of the PB. It was the right tile, but unfortunately the manufacturer's definition of an "acceptable color variation" didn't match that of, well, anyone else's. So the tile went in, as per the spec, but ended up getting ripped out and redone. Good to hear you'll be on site...
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As long as the colors are close to what we picked out and look good together, I’ll be alright. One thing me and my wife debated on was whether or not to do tile trim on the steps. She wanted them but I didn’t want to break up the pebble finish I’m already paying for. She’s worried people won’t see the edge of the steps but I think it’ll be fine. I hope I’m right or I won’t hear the end of it.
 

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Just be cautious about judging the need for the step markers only from your own perspective. Others will be younger, older, a lot older, less agile, etc. Not to mention nobody swims with their glasses on. They're in just about every pool for a reason...
 
tldude876 said:
I ultimately decided against the trim on the steps. I have no regrets as I think it looks cleaner especially with having the pebble finish.
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That's what we're going with as of this moment as well.

You got any photos of the steps? How would you describe the visibility of the edge of each step? I can see the steps in my neighbor's pool just fine but they've got a much darker pebble finish than we are getting. Their finish is almost black. Ours looks like it'll be closer to the color of your pool.
 
That looks so good! I love how a pool looks lit up at night. I don't why, I just think they look cool.

Visibility looks great, though it could be different if there were a lot of ripples in the water.

Thanks for the almost midnight pic! I wasn't expecting that! Appreciate it!
 
Ripples. Good point. Which are virtually guaranteed with people in the water. Here's my steps. No ripples, not easy to make out the steps. This is Tahoe Blue. I have other images where they look very obvious. All depends on angles and conditions, I guess.

I think it has less to do with navigating your way up and down the steps, and more to do with people (especially kids) jumping or diving into the pool where a step or bench is. If you miss a step going in or out, you'll stub your toe or maybe flop in face first, no big deal, but if someone dives or jumps into/onto under water concrete, that's something else again...

Would step markers prevent that from happening? Who knows...

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Other times and angles it isn't. You can see here how the sun and shade can make the steps either very visible or very invisible. And these shots are through perfectly still water...

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Jbrillo said:
That looks so good! I love how a pool looks lit up at night. I don't why, I just think they look cool.

Visibility looks great, though it could be different if there were a lot of ripples in the water.

Thanks for the almost midnight pic! I wasn't expecting that! Appreciate it!
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Thanks. I love the color at night too, nice view outside the window. Here are some daytime images. The pump is running so the steps are not super clear but still clear enough.

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