Hello, we were thinking of adding a rock waterall and slide combo now that the kids are older. The area is already plumbed and has a pump ready. Can anyone recommend a good builder or sub that tackle this for us? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Rock Waterfall / Slide Sub Recommendation
- Thread starter Davidc21a
- Start date
- Apr 10, 2018
- 5,247
- Pool Size
- 18375
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45
Rocks in Paradise out of Menifee did my waterfall/slide combo back in 2015. Their design work is top notch. Ours is a free-form gunite (faux rock) structure. Although I'm happy with the design, the chute has required almost annual resurfacing due to peeling sealer. Here is my post describing the issue:
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RIP is now using a different procedure for finishing the slide chutes. They came out recently and sanded the chute smooth, patched cracks with Quikrete Water Stop Cement, and applied Minwax Finishing Paste Wax. I'm hoping with occasional applications of wax, the chute will hold up. Time will tell.
My recommendation is to consider alternatives for finishing the chute. A pre-formed fiberglass chute may be a better alternative, but will also require future maintenance or replacement.
Pool Remodel - Should we add a rock waterfall feature?
We are finally planning on pulling the trigger on a pool remodel this year. We have been delaying because dealing with pool builders is terrifying, and this is way outside our wheelhouse. One of the features that we have been considering is the addition of a rock waterfall/slide feature to our...
www.troublefreepool.com
My recommendation is to consider alternatives for finishing the chute. A pre-formed fiberglass chute may be a better alternative, but will also require future maintenance or replacement.