New Pool Build - Marin, CA - Finished
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Thanks Kim for the kind words! The living roof basically just refers to the top of the grotto having soil on it and being able to put plants up there. I'm a big gardener so I want the pool to feel lush and relaxing.
I'm also planning to put various Cacti on the roof of the Grotto to discourage little ones from climbing on top of the grotto and jumping into the pool (it's only 4'10" deep at that section).
I'm also planning to put various Cacti on the roof of the Grotto to discourage little ones from climbing on top of the grotto and jumping into the pool (it's only 4'10" deep at that section).
That is all so awesome! The 3D pics really shows it all off. The living roof with the anti-kid plants is a great idea for many reasons. That might actually get their attention hehe
With the Living Roof, what is the consideration to mitigate muddy water from the soil washing down into the pool during very heavy rains? How does the drainage work? What does the actual soil sit in? (I'm curious because I'm contemplating doing something kind of along those lines as well, but I'm pretty clueless how it works).
BMK - I think I would view a living roof almost like it was container gardening. I.e. it's basically just a pot (a rather large pot) on a roof. So it will have a waterproof membrane on the bottom, soil on top and some drainage pipe at the lowest point for excess water to go through.
We'll probably use drip irrigation although with Cacti it won't need much. The soil will be surrounded by a small wall to keep it all in. Plus when the plants and roots develop, they should hold the soil in (well in theory!). It should be interesting to see if soil does get into the main pool but I'm hoping not.
We'll probably use drip irrigation although with Cacti it won't need much. The soil will be surrounded by a small wall to keep it all in. Plus when the plants and roots develop, they should hold the soil in (well in theory!). It should be interesting to see if soil does get into the main pool but I'm hoping not.
getting there! One step or hole filled at a time!
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@kimkats I figured you would enjoy this one as you are a tile fan. Designs for the interior of the grotto.
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You are doing that for me???????? You are SO sweet! My heart is happy! hehe
That is going to be SO pretty! Do you have the tile yet? Will there be a shelf in there for drinks and such? How about a bench for me to sit on? Oh and mood lighting as well! You are going all out that is for sure.
What gave you that wonderful idea? Hold on a min...............I am going back to look at it some more......................sigh..............so pretty and neat!!!
Kim
That is going to be SO pretty! Do you have the tile yet? Will there be a shelf in there for drinks and such? How about a bench for me to sit on? Oh and mood lighting as well! You are going all out that is for sure.
What gave you that wonderful idea? Hold on a min...............I am going back to look at it some more......................sigh..............so pretty and neat!!!
Kim
Quick update. More forming, more rebar, more concrete and more rain! Slow going but making progress. Joys of building a pool in the rainy season.
A lot of work has been spent on the retaining walls (2nd picture).
A lot of work has been spent on the retaining walls (2nd picture).
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Bill, What are they making the retaining wall out of? The outside looks like wood of some sort.
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