New pool proposal

[erinds3382]

I have been stalking this site for awhile now but I’m about to put my deposit down to start our pool build. This is our proposal. We interviewed 4 companies. How does it look and are there any options that I definitely need? Thank you for any suggestions!

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Hi there!
One thing stood out to me immediately is that you don't have model numbers for each piece of equipment. You don't want the builder to use something that he has in stock, or isn't the best/newest/recommended..yada yada yada.

Get the largest cartridge filter you can afford. That allows you longer before it requires cleaning. Florida builders are renowned for undersizing filters.

Keep us posted how your build comes along! Please know we *adore* pictures.

Maddie

 

[Jimrahbe]

E,

Nothing to do with your proposal, but I don't like your stairs..

If you ever plan to do 'laps' in the pool, you only have one end..

I suggest that you add smaller stairs next to your sun-deck so that you can do laps.

And you also might think about going with a sports pool, so that you can do things like volleyball. Deep in the middle and shallow at both ends.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[pjt]

3.5' is a bit too shallow. I'd suggest 4' for the shallow end.

6' is an awkward depth since it's too deep to stand, but too shallow for diving, etc. I'd suggest 5' for the "deep" part of your pool.

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[erinds3382]

E,

Nothing to do with your proposal, but I don't like your stairs..

If you ever plan to do 'laps' in the pool, you only have one end..

I suggest that you add smaller stairs next to your sun-deck so that you can do laps.

And you also might think about going with a sports pool, so that you can do things like volleyball. Deep in the middle and shallow at both ends.

Thanks,

Jim R.

We have gone back and forth about the stadium steps. We love them and we don’t plan on doing laps. It’s more of a hangout pool. We were more concerned with the shallow area it eats up. Thank you for your input!

 

[erinds3382]

3.5' is a bit too shallow. I'd suggest 4' for the shallow end.

6' is an awkward depth since it's too deep to stand, but too shallow for diving, etc. I'd suggest 5' for the "deep" part of your pool.

Construction Best Practices - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Equipment Pad Best Practices - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

My reasons for the shallow is because I am 5’0” and not getting any taller (and will probably get shorter as I age). I can’t comfortably sip a cocktail standing in 4’ pool. This will be my probably forever home. I want to build this pool for me and not for the occasional guest. I understand that for most adults, this is a bit shallow.

As for the 6’ depth….we don’t dive but my boys love jumping in the pool. We stayed at a vacation rental with 5’ depth and we were hitting our backsides. I wanted to go to 6.5’ but the builder suggested not due to the slope. We have a friend with 6.5 and it’s perfect for the kids jumping in.

Funny you should mention sports pool. That was my first design though. I had 4 builders come over and all of them seem to hate sports pools unless they are large 20x40 or more. They said the slopes eat up the pool and there is hardly any flat surface left in a small 15x30.

Basically, I wanted to be able to walk in the shallow while the kids jumped in the deep.

Thank you for your comment and I will research further.