(The Woodlands, TX) Area Contemporary Build - Jan 2023

[agjr85]

Typically they leech off the closest or highest pressure hose bib for auto fill.
I'm sure it can be done, but the cost may not be worth it or if the pressure is too low then they may not feel comfortable stamping it as optimal.
For example mine is in the hose bib in the front of the house versus the hose bib right Infront of the pool. The plumber shared the bib up front had better pressure to handle splitting the load.
Not sure how much of it was true, but it works perfectly fine.

 

[HermanTX]

Things have slowed down a bit. Post gunite, they have completed plumbing, excavated for the sunken pergola area. Next is tile and coping.

We did have an issue with the SPA drain being half inch crooked, our PB told us he will have his gunite guys chip, straighten it and use hydarulic cement over it.

Other than that, its going good and enjoying the process so far!

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Nice looking equipment pad. I like that they used sweep elbows.

 

[Bijju]

Typically they leech off the closest or highest pressure hose bib for auto fill.
I'm sure it can be done, but the cost may not be worth it or if the pressure is too low then they may not feel comfortable stamping it as optimal.
For example mine is in the hose bib in the front of the house versus the hose bib right Infront of the pool. The plumber shared the bib up front had better pressure to handle splitting the load.
Not sure how much of it was true, but it works perfectly fine.

Got it, we decided to leave it there and build a small wooden box around it or green shrub like attached to cover it

 

[Bijju]

Wanted to share some April updates. Tile and coping underway. Our PB said they will start grading for decking next week. Things are slightly slow, but we wanted them to do right and excited to see progress

 

[kimkats]

Many big steps forward for sure! Looks like they are doing a good job!

 

[Bijju]

May updates

Decking 90% done (sunken pergola area left)
Tile & coping 90% done (waiting on rain curtain fixture)
Sunken Pergola Footers set (next is concrete pour)
Exciting to see some of the engineering/ behind the scenes come to life

 

[kimkats]

WOW! A LOT of work has been done and done well from the looks of it!

 

[Bijju]

WOW! A LOT of work has been done and done well from the looks of it!

Thank you, we are making some steady progress

 

[agjr85]

Looking forward to seeing plaster . Looks good thus far.

 

[agjr85]

Is the coping material for the spa / sun deck a tile or a granite/marble? (the black with white veins).

 

[Bijju]

Is the coping material for the spa / sun deck a tile or a granite/marble? (the black with white veins).

It is Porcelain tile 24 × 48 Marquina Black from Keystone

 

[agjr85]

It is Porcelain tile 24 × 48 Marquina Black from Keystone

Ok, thought so.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[Bijju]

Wanted to share some June updates:
Tile Grouts 90% done
Pergola 80% done (fireplace, rope lighting, wood staining left)
Started retaining wall (decided to add it avoid erosion due to slope)

Our PB is saying 3 weeks away from plaster

 

[kimkats]

SWEET!!! SO close!

How are you going to remove water from the covered area? I see the slotted tiles but don't remember where that goes to.

 

[Bijju]

SWEET!!! SO close!

How are you going to remove water from the covered area? I see the slotted tiles but don't remember where that goes to.

Thank and yes, construction teaches how to be patient lol

Correct, those slotted travertine pavers are drains. Our PB added 4 drains in the covered area. Since we have slope in the backyard, we would just divert the water out to the backfield through drains

 

[kimkats]

Do you know where they come out to daylight? If not you need to find it and make sure to keep it clear and open.

 

[Bijju]

Do you know where they come out to daylight? If not you need to find it and make sure to keep it clear and open.

I highlighted the pipe. Right now it is covered because of the retaining wall construction. Once its done, will leave it open. Our PB will extended this to the backfield

 

[Bijju]

July FY23 updates:
95% of the project complete. Our Spa tiles needed adjustment because it wasn't flowing evenly on all sides. Our PB scheduled to fix that this week. Almost close to the finish line

 

[poolmagazine]

Great design. I love the different flame elements going on here, that's going to look gorgeous at night. Floating steps in front of the rain curtain is a nice touch. I also like that you went with the ledge there by the sunken firepit area. Makes that area a subtle little swim up bar.

 

[davecraze]

I am completely in love with your finished cantilever shade structure and the perimeter overflow spa and ledge. So slick and modern. Please remind me if that is a fire pit between them.

I am a big fan of elevation changes in general and the way you introduced them into a flat yard to make the design so much more interesting.