New Pool Construction - Leander, TX

[srikantheee84]

Did you ever find a contractor? If not, I'm going to update your thread title in hopes of getting more views. It might also help to describe what work you need performed. Feel free to post back as much as needed until you get your issues resolved.

Not yet. I’m still looking. It’s for new pool build. I updated the description as well.

 

[Texas Splash]

If no one from from the ATX area replies to this thread, you might give Lonestar (Fiberglass) Pools a call. They're in New Braunfels, but might be able to give you a reference or two of contractors they use. Something to get started with close to your area.

 

[Texas Splash]

I'm also going to modify your thread title in hopes of getting some eye son it. There are other builds in your area right now.

 

[srikantheee84]

I'm also going to modify your thread title in hopes of getting some eye son it. There are other builds in your area right now.

Thank you!

 

[srikantheee84]

If no one from from the ATX area replies to this thread, you might give Lonestar (Fiberglass) Pools a call. They're in New Braunfels, but might be able to give you a reference or two of contractors they use. Something to get started with close to your area.

Sounds good. Thank you!

 

[srikantheee84]

Looks like nobody wants to share their secret sauce

 

[Desert Dog]

I'm not in Austin, but I asked my excavator, then the steel guy and gunite company for a list of subs. They all had the same contacts. So worth a shot? Even a pool remodel company might have their own plumbers or can give you a number.

 

[srikantheee84]

I'm not in Austin, but I asked my excavator, then the steel guy and gunite company for a list of subs. They all had the same contacts. So worth a shot? Even a pool remodel company might have their own plumbers or can give you a number.

yes please. i'll send you my phone number DM. Thanks

 

[Desert Dog]

I think you miss understood. What I meant was when building our pool, I asked the excavator for a good plumber. He recommended a company. As a matter of fact he had almost every trade i needed. Plumber, steel, plaster, electrician. When contacting the Gunite/Shotcrete company, they offered a list of recommended subs. The two lists matched. Just trying to give you a direction for your hunt. Don't know anyone particular in your area but may try asking your excavator (if you have one) or any other sub contractor you have lined up.

 

[jimmythegreek]

I'm free in December fly me to the warmth and feed me!!

 

[srikantheee84]

I'm free in December fly me to the warmth and feed me!!

I wish!!!

 

[srikantheee84]

Could you please help me decide whether to go with 12v vs 120v led pool light for a new pool construction ?

 

[Jimrahbe]

84,

The 12 volt LED light requires an external stepdown transformer at the equipment pad..

The 120 volt LED light steps the voltage down inside the pool light itself..

In my mind, it does not matter much, as they will both only last about 10 microseconds before going bad...

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[ajw22]

Note that most 120V pool LED lights such as the Pentair Intellibrite 5G simply have the 120V to 12V stepdown transformer in the light fixture.

I would do 12V lights and have an external transformer. The less you have in the pool the better and it reduces the heat the light generates which can effect the life of the light.

 

[srikantheee84]

Sounds good. @Jimrahbe and @ajw22. You both have made my decision easier. So it is 12v.

 

[srikantheee84]

What coping do y'll recommended for a salt water pool coping - Travertine or Lueders ? Do they need to be sealed ?
I'm planning to have Texas limestone for RBB and Spa. Will there be any problems with salt water pool ?

 

[Tcadwall0]

Not sure if it is an option, but we did a sandblasted marble for our coping and travertine for decking.

Really happy with the choice because the finish is very non-slip, and yet it is not "grabby" on the bathing suits.

 

[Jimrahbe]

84,

Just depends on who you ask... See this recent thread Natural Rock Damage with SWCG

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[convan23]

We did tumbled marble for our coping and love it Definitely want to seal travertine or marble though. Cheap insurance policy and you can do it yourself.... We're using Siloxa-Tek 8500 and you can just use like a pump sprayer to apply.

 

[srikantheee84]

We did tumbled marble for our coping and love it Definitely want to seal travertine or marble though. Cheap insurance policy and you can do it yourself.... We're using Siloxa-Tek 8500 and you can just use like a pump sprayer to apply.

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Awesome. Good to know! Your interior finish looks great. May I know what is it ?