New Pool Build, First Time Pool Owner out of DFW

[Pes0611]

Glass Tile, Travertine Coping, Leuders Chopped Dry Stack Sheer Descent, Installed

Glass Tile, Travertine Coping, Leuders Chopped Dry Stack Sheer Descent, Red Brass Spillway Installed and Cedar for Arbors Acclimating

 

[kimkats]

Re: Gunite, New Pool, First Time Pool Owner, Rebound?

LOTS of work done! NICE!

LOL at the "fence" to the big trash stuff. Sure do not want it running off! Do you have kids? I bet they do that so slow down someone from playing in it.

Kim

 

[Marlahoutex]

Re: Gunite, New Pool, First Time Pool Owner, Rebound?

Pes, your tile looks great! I may have to go back and reconsider that one but in blue. Originally, I wasn't sure I'd like the striations, but now that I see it I do!

 

[Pes0611]

Re: Gunite, New Pool, First Time Pool Owner, Rebound?

LOTS of work done! NICE!

LOL at the "fence" to the big trash stuff. Sure do not want it running off! Do you have kids? I bet they do that so slow down someone from playing in it.

Kim

Kim ,

Yeah we have kids but they are older 13 and we are getting a new fence once they are done with pool, lol.

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Pes, your tile looks great! I may have to go back and reconsider that one but in blue. Originally, I wasn't sure I'd like the striations, but now that I see it I do!

Marla,
Thanks, there was an overcast so the pictures are gray. The tile really pops in the sun.

 

[Pes0611]

Re: Gunite, New Pool, First Time Pool Owner, Rebound?

The IPE Deck tile has arrived. My back and neck are sore from unloading and stacking the tiles but with a little help we got it done, just in time for soccer practice.

 

[pooldv]

I like that stuff! Can't wait to see it installed.

 

[JamieP]

How does it work? Are they pre-fab wooden tiles that fit together to create your deck?

 

[Pes0611]

How does it work? Are they pre-fab wooden tiles that fit together to create your deck?

It's Brazilian Walnut or IPE in tiles that snap togeter with connector.
Here is a link with some more info.
Advantage Ipe Deck Tiles - St. Petersburg, FL Rooftop - YouTube

The goal is for it to look something like this:

 

[Nursenini]

WOW!! That looks nice! I'm guessing it withstands water really well....

 

[Lou.]

Vry spa like n healthy. I'm sure you'll keep it stained every yr.

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[Pes0611]

WOW!! That looks nice! I'm guessing it withstands water really well....

Yes, it's resistant to almost anything which is the pro. The con is that it's hard to cut, it wears down saws and drill bits quickly.

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[Pes0611]

Vry spa like n healthy. I'm sure you'll keep it stained every yr.

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Yes, but if i dont it will turn to a nice gray that will match the tile well


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[Lou.]

There's grey stain...

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[Pes0611]

There's grey stain...

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IDK, but that is not stain. That is the natural color the wood will turn if i don't stain it after a year ir so.

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[Marlahoutex]

I like the gray.

 

[kimkats]

Pretty now and later! NICE pick!

Kim

 

[Nursenini]

Is it really pricey?

What is the ground prep/sub-floor for this?

 

[Lou.]

I'm just thinking health n safety. Mold n splinters.

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[Pes0611]

Is it really pricey?

What is the ground prep/sub-floor for this?

Yes, but it pays for itself overtime, at least that is what tbey say. No prep just put it over existing concrete slab.

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[Pes0611]

I'm just thinking health n safety. Mold n splinters.

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I found this article about ita durabilty Ipe: Wood Thats Tough as Nails - WSJ.
Ill keep you updated if any problems arise.


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