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New Pool Progress- Plano, TX

14 years ago

Here are photos of our new pool going in. Post your comments or concerns.

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tsunami
14 years ago
Nice steel work!
poolguynj
14 years ago
There seems to be a lack of support for the rebar in the last pic in front of the drain. Rebar needs to be fully encased, not resting on the ground..

I'd like to see some gravel in the pit by those drains and additional brick to support the rebar so its both embedded and not smacking the pipes.

The left side drain pot in the 1st pic looks to be a couple inches low.

I hope they pressure test the plumbing before shooting the shell.

Looks like #4 rebar on 9" centers. Strong pool!

Scott
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gawebber
Original Author
14 years ago
Scott,

Yeah, the drains bothered me too, I'm going to talk to them about that before gunite. But they're doing a great job so far. And you're right, strong pool. Those are #4's in the pool, and #5 for the beam. I think they're 6 inch centers, not 9. And on top of that, it's sitting in rock! Not going anywhere.

Do they usually pressure test before gunite?

Thanks
lbridges
14 years ago
My PB capped both suction and return lines that would be embedded in the shell and pressure tested . Then after the shell, and plumbing was run back to the equipment pad, they pressurize again and let it sit that way until day of equipment install (to make sure deck crew etc don't screw up the job).
gawebber
Original Author
14 years ago
Gunite Monday!!!
just-a-pb
14 years ago
Well if anyone Nukes Texas, you will be safe in your pool.
gawebber
Original Author
14 years ago
Gunite in. What do you think?
gawebber
Original Author
14 years ago
gawebber
Original Author
14 years ago
Tile today! I'll post pics soon.
gawebber
Original Author
14 years ago
gawebber
Original Author
14 years ago
More Tile Pics!
brentr_gw
14 years ago
Your pool is going to be beautiful. How big is it?
gawebber
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks! It's fairly small, about 8,000 gallons. I can't remember, but I think it's roughly 16' by 16', plus a 5' x 7' spa.
txmomoftwo
14 years ago
I LOVE THE TILE!!!! It is from NPT? If I didn't go with flagstone, I was going with one VERY similiar to yours on the waterline & raised beam. What are you putting ont he raised beam? How deep is it? It looks really deep from the angle looking at the spa(which my daughter would love for jumping in).
gawebber
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks!!! The tile is from Noble Tile Supply. It's Rainforest Lavender 1". The raised beam, I call it a planter, I think we're referring to the same thing, is going to be white Lueder's limestone, as is the coping. The deck is going to be Travertine pavers, I think the color is walnut.

The pool isn't as deep as it looks. It goes from 3 1/2' to 5'

Yeah, the kids will love jumping off that ledge!
brentr_gw
14 years ago
We love small pools, our is 6,000gals. Easier to maintain, heat/ cool etc. You will love it. Look at out pool build http://www.thathomesite.com/forums/load/pools/msg0718532217198.html?21
gawebber
Original Author
14 years ago
I love your pool. I just don't have the deck or screened in room that you do, otherwise I would be very happy with mine. But I'm sure I will enjoy it! Thanks for sharing.
brentr_gw
14 years ago
gawebber, all pools are beautiful and I am excited to see how your pool looks with water in it. Soon you too will be swimming:) Cheers......
bmalouf
14 years ago
gawebber. If you don't mind me asking what does a pool like yours run price wise, and who is your builder. I live in the DFW area and I'm looking to build a pool this size. Thanks
gawebber
Original Author
14 years ago
bmalouf,

Builder is Leisure Living out of Frisco. They're one of the top builders in DFW. I'd be happy to discuss more details offline. Please give me your email address.
bmalouf
14 years ago
gawebber, its bryanmalouf@att.net. Thanks!
gawebber
Original Author
14 years ago
Update: Gas line in. More plumbing pics to follow. My backyard looks like a bomb hit it!
gawebber
Original Author
13 years ago
Coping today if the rain holds off! It figures, it has been sunny for two weeks and the day they decide to do stone it rains. I'll post pics soon!
gawebber
Original Author
13 years ago
The stone is finally going in. Really happy with the way it's looking.
brentr_gw
13 years ago
I love the stone work, looks great.......

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