One Year later.......finally some finished photos....(DFW)
It has been one year since our journey began and I'm finally back to share some final photos! Thanks to everyone here for the advise and especially emotional support.....this process proved much more trying that I ever imagined and I do not want to go through it again anytime soon! We had some hiccups and issues but over all the PB was pretty good about resolution.
Since my last post we have had the existing patio capped in oklahoma flagstone, replaced the back fence and stained the fence, landscaped (do it yourself obviously) and just tried to get everything back in order. :)
Some of you may remember my grief over the mortar color...our PB ended up coming back, draining the pool down some and removing the old grout and regrouting with Buff colored mortar. MUCH better!!!! But oh what a MESS that was..... They also replaced a few stones. All in all I wish I could say I'm thrilled with everything, but I'm not. I'm picky by nature but there are just things I feel very unhappy with still. I'm forcing myself to move past that and am THRILLED it's over, and happy to have a pool for our family and friends to enjoy!!
Please share your thoughts!!
A link to my original thread with construction photos:
http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/pools/msg0717442530949.html
Here are the pool specs:
Pool
32' long, 21' wide down to 15' wide
Depths: 3.5' - 5.5'
462 sf
95 linear feet
14,438 gallons
Flagstone beach entry / tanning ledge approximately 11'X11'
2hp/2sp Jandy Stealth pump
60sf Jandy DE Filter w/ Valve
Aqualink w/ PDA PS-4
Polaris 280
Aqua Pure Salt Kit
2 deck jets
2 bubblers in tanning ledge
Oklahoma Flagstone
NPT Himalaya waterline tile (HLMULTI
Himalaya Multicolor 6"x6")
Stonescapes Mauve Mini Pebble finish
488 sf 2 color rock Texture / skins pattern concrete
486 sf existing patio capped in oklahoma flagstone with a step down to the pool deck
Spa:
8' irregular shaped spa raised 18"
faced in square/rectangle millsap
6 jets
Tiered spillway
Laars 400K BTU gas heater
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jenno_tx
13 years ago
Cannonball!!!
View from inside:
Our mallard guests from a couple of months ago. These 2 stopped by a few times.
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Comments (12)photobucket stuff - good luck http://s1064.photobucket.com/albums/u370/greenfingeredsuzy/ These are a bunch of pics which my daughter took (so there are lots of baby ones) and stuff I definately would not have on public view (I know there is a pic of myself looking like a complete crazy woman) but.....gotta start somewhere. Sherry - wasn't even sure what a usb thingy was, and I dunno anything about memory cards - I just pointed my daughters camera and let her loose on the PC. Am determined to get the hang of this though as I fail to keep any sort of coherent notebooks and in those dark january days, what could be nicer than looking to see what is to come. However, I am relying on your help and encouragement. David, I have put your really helpful info in my bookmarks - thank you. Should have read it first before posting photbucket links but, we can but try....See MoreSome Fun (PhotosHeavy) Getting About Finished!
Comments (17)Unbelievable. Naturally, the drain goes out about 10 feet into my small yard! lol (a pipe) was buried prior. Also that little circle drain piece you see can be removed and put back into place for the sake of easiness, cleaning, or if my pipe gets full of debris I'm able to clean it. My house is grounded to the foundation. The water pipes, the electrical, it's all grounded to the foundation. You might remember back in the 40's and 50's when lightening rods were put on houses, you could guarantee the lightening will find it's way to a house. Sure, if a tornado comes through probably my house, my neighbors and everyone elses will have their house smashed or the roof lifted off. "So you want to be a wise a**? I am not done finding flaw yet! :-) :-) :-)" There's your answers. DAX Barb, my property is a blank canvas. Those photos are from little trips taken to conifer arboreta. Barb pushing zones is acceptable always and a 1-year Colorado Spruce can be planted the first year (think of how cold it gets in the wild). Same for any other tree seedling (you can expect losses, that's supposed to happen)but as far as Japanese Maples are being asked about, I grow them to larger sizes as they are touchy here. Your best bet would be to choose a hardier species such as sieboldianum or pseudosieboldianum you can't tell the difference from the green-leaf palmatums. They're beautiful. Someone started a new thread because of my photos. Here's the link: I wonder what's next. lol Here is a link that might be useful: Ping: conifers-Dax...See MoreSome New Year's Blooms to Share
Comments (39)Evergreen and Gervase are both so beautiful, I might have an Emerald, but no Evergreen yet. What I have blooming for me now is Lemon Star, she is very beautiful and loaded with sparkles....a very clear and soft pale yellow here she is....................... From HIPPEASTRUM 2009-2010 From HIPPEASTRUM 2009-2010 This one has a more accurate color..................... From HIPPEASTRUM 2009-2010 next is Elvas, though not as colorful as last year, nice none the less............................... From HIPPEASTRUM 2009-2010 and a closer look................................... From HIPPEASTRUM 2009-2010 and finally Red Peacock is still giving...two scapes up 4 flowers each only half are out now, and she is getting a little top heavy with the large heavy blooms.......................... From HIPPEASTRUM 2009-2010 and one last one......................... From HIPPEASTRUM 2009-2010 Thanks for looking..................... Donna...See MoreCompleted Kitchen--Finally, after 3 years! (Many Photos)
Comments (73)Hi Michellemarie: Thanks for the tip on the soot issue. We had some trouble getting a specialist to install in that area, so the guy who installed maybe got the logs a little bit off when positioning? When we first installed, the flames did not show up as well as the showroom model did. I asked about the log placement then, and he told me there was only one way to install the logs. After some use, I began noticing the soot--but the flame, for some reason, looks much better. (Maybe DH got in there and moved the logs....I'll have to ask him about that.) I will be going into the showroom where we bought the unit, as the switch which controls the blower has not been working, and I have to pick up a new one of those, so I will see what I can learn then about the log placement. Guess I can show them that picture. The "local" vendor (which is on the mainland) told me they use a generalist from another island to service those units, so I was not sure he would be any more knowledgeable than my install guy was. I'm so glad you mentioned the soot though, because I did not know anything about the log placement, only that the flame seemed not right to begin with, and then the soot appeared. Now I know there is an issue for sure...so at least I can have some confidence when I talk to the folks who sold me the unit. Despite these installation/adjustment issues, we really love that fireplace though! (Makes me want one in every room each time I walk past it). Thanks so much for the help!...See Morejump427
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