Hi TFP Community. Family just embarked on our pool build. Shotcrete was completed last week.
5 years ago, never thought I’d own a pool. EVER.
Wife and son changed my mind and now we are looking forward to this pool-side lifestyle. We live in Southern California, inland dessert region, so the pool will be year-round thing for us.
Here’s a few pics of current construction. Trying to decide on the following. If anyone has input, feel free to add. Been searching the forum
Pool Type: Saltwater 16x32, with integrated 8x8 spa, max 6’ deep
Plaster: NPT Stonescape Mini - Will this be to rough? Haven’t been in a pool with one before and our pool builder, very reputable, recommended it as a sweet spot between aesthetic and longevity, but we’ve had multiple people reference mini pebble being too rough.
Plaster Color: We like Stonescape Black Mini. Dark green in deeper end, with lagoon vibe is appealing to us. Some concerns on it holding too much heat in summer (no chiller pump) but leaning towards not caring because it looks so good.
Decking: Brushed v. Salt Rock Concrete. My wife likes salt rock. I’m indifferent, but don’t want it to look bad. We don’t want to spend a ton and want something that will last, look clean, but not too industrial. A couple threads on issues with the cold and water freezing in the indents of salt rock finish, but not a concern in Southern California. Any recommendations for or against Salt Rock?
Umbrella Sleeves: Plan is to do 5 total. One is already installed on the Baja shelf. Other will be on deck placed where they should help with sun. Used an app to check sun angles through the year, so hopping we do best we can with placement. The design drawing attached details the locations - black dots. Any input on others choice/regrets/positives on where they installed their sleeves?
Gate: Pool builder quoted for wrought iron. We love hog wire/box wire for more of a rustic/country vibe. We need to meet city code, but wondering if anyone has had success with hog wire/box wire install?
Anyway, I’ll be scouring TFP for more info to catch up on the dos and don’ts. Thanks in advance!
5 years ago, never thought I’d own a pool. EVER.
Wife and son changed my mind and now we are looking forward to this pool-side lifestyle. We live in Southern California, inland dessert region, so the pool will be year-round thing for us.
Here’s a few pics of current construction. Trying to decide on the following. If anyone has input, feel free to add. Been searching the forum
Pool Type: Saltwater 16x32, with integrated 8x8 spa, max 6’ deep
Plaster: NPT Stonescape Mini - Will this be to rough? Haven’t been in a pool with one before and our pool builder, very reputable, recommended it as a sweet spot between aesthetic and longevity, but we’ve had multiple people reference mini pebble being too rough.
Plaster Color: We like Stonescape Black Mini. Dark green in deeper end, with lagoon vibe is appealing to us. Some concerns on it holding too much heat in summer (no chiller pump) but leaning towards not caring because it looks so good.
Decking: Brushed v. Salt Rock Concrete. My wife likes salt rock. I’m indifferent, but don’t want it to look bad. We don’t want to spend a ton and want something that will last, look clean, but not too industrial. A couple threads on issues with the cold and water freezing in the indents of salt rock finish, but not a concern in Southern California. Any recommendations for or against Salt Rock?
Umbrella Sleeves: Plan is to do 5 total. One is already installed on the Baja shelf. Other will be on deck placed where they should help with sun. Used an app to check sun angles through the year, so hopping we do best we can with placement. The design drawing attached details the locations - black dots. Any input on others choice/regrets/positives on where they installed their sleeves?
Gate: Pool builder quoted for wrought iron. We love hog wire/box wire for more of a rustic/country vibe. We need to meet city code, but wondering if anyone has had success with hog wire/box wire install?
Anyway, I’ll be scouring TFP for more info to catch up on the dos and don’ts. Thanks in advance!
