Under construction in McKinney Tx (Complete)

[Cajun]

Re: Under construction in McKinney Tx

I was curious what kind of decking you have? We have an extension of our patio that we did a few years ago that is stamped concrete -- and we are looking to do sundeck for our decking. I was worried it would look strange having 2 different materials next to each other.

I have almost exactly what you are describing. If you look at my picture higher up in this thread you can see the stamped concrete patio we had prior to the pool (darker color). The lighter section is a kool deck or similar. That was installed with the pool. The stamped section gets very hot in the summer (could be due to color). I didn't like the idea of 2 different kinds either but my existing was rather large and I didn't want to remove it.

 

[txsteel]

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I think they turned out well.

 

[TxALH]

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Thanks - that is good to know. We are putting a section of flowerbed in between to create 2 different pathways from the existing patio and the decking...to create a break. But I do agree with you Cajun -- our stamped concrete patio gets hot (it's darker like yours) and it can be a little slick when it rains. I just didn't feel good about putting it around the pool.

 

[txsteel]

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all plants and sprinkler heads are in. What a difference. Hoping to get sod by the end of the week.

 

[Casey]

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Looks very nice!

 

[Cajun]

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Looks great. When do they plaster.

 

[txsteel]

Re: Under construction in McKinney Tx

Fence guy tomorrow, stone and sod before the end of the week.next Monday set equipment, Tuesday is electrical and Pebblesheen by the end of next week if all goes as planned.

 

[Texgirl]

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It is looking good! I am suprised you are doing all the sod, fence etc before the plaster? Any reason for that? It takes a while to get the pool clear, we have had water for over a week and its still cloudy, ours is quartz so that may be the difference. Anyway, however it will be great just curious!

We are still working on our sod and figuring out what to do about landscaping so you are way ahead of us in that regard!

 

[txsteel]

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I have no idea why they are doing it in that order. Already behind this week as the fence guy came this morning and discussed what needed to be done and then took off to another job to never return. With the rain coming tonight, sod most likely will not be until next Monday.

 

[Cajun]

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For us they would not fill till the fence was up. I'm not sure if it was a liability or code issue. Also in our area due to the water table once they fill in the groundwater holes and plaster they immediately begin filling the pool.

 

[txsteel]

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Same holds true for us as well. As for laying the sod and landscaping I guess it provides a cleaner area for the plaster and final setups.

 

[gumby6506]

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How high is your spa entry above the waterline? It looks like 12-18 inches? mine is 24 and im trying to get a visual how the stacked stone will look

 

[txsteel]

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Spa is 18" higher than than the pool level. The round part of the patio is 6" and the wall is 12" above pool level. We did not want it too high. I can stand in 3.5' of water and lean on the spa and talk to people in the spa. It's about shoulder high at 5'

 

[txsteel]

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Frustration. Why can't people take more pride in their work. The mason came out to fix the stone steps where they put white stone with broken ones. The steps look better, but the chipped out the pour decking and finished the facing with different stones. Instead of using chopped stone like what was used all away he used a piece of flagstone. Half of it is mortar
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[txsteel]

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I get home from work and somewhat of a good day. sod complete in the front yard and equipment set

frustrating part. Did they really need to put the filter in front of the window!

 

[TxALH]

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Oh No! I wouldn't be happy about that either. We don't have smaller windows like that but I specifically told the PB not to put our equipment in front of our breakfast room window.

 

[txsteel]

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I'm not happy, but it is not a window we normally look out and all we see is the fence 4 feet behind it anyway. Not worth the hassel for me to have it changed.

 

[txsteel]

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Down to PebbleSheen and pool school

Never thought I would be so happy to get the grass in. It makes a huge difference.

 

[txsteel]

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Pebblesheen installed. Tomorrow is acid wash and add water[attachment=2:3r2164ru]ImageUploadedByTapatalk1366401622.484559.jpg[/attachment:3r2164ru][attachment=1:3r2164ru]ImageUploadedByTapatalk1366401674.722499.jpg[/attachment:3r2164ru][attachment=0:3r2164ru]ImageUploadedByTapatalk1366401713.383249.jpg[/attachment:3r2164ru]

 

[Cajun]

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Looks good. So they are leaving it empty over night? I seem to remember them filling right away.