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Pool decking
Posted on 10/8/16 at 10:08 am
Posted on 10/8/16 at 10:08 am
Hey guys
Finishing up plans for our pool and I've got it just right on budget, but going back and forth on decking
Currently they have us down for single color textured concrete no stain
Wondering if going for upgraded is worth the extra money? It's an extra 3-4K for travertine
Finishing up plans for our pool and I've got it just right on budget, but going back and forth on decking
Currently they have us down for single color textured concrete no stain
Wondering if going for upgraded is worth the extra money? It's an extra 3-4K for travertine
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Posted on 10/8/16 at 10:16 am to dallastiger55
Travertine gets slick as owl shite when wet. I would stay with the concrete.
Posted on 10/8/16 at 10:20 am to dallastiger55
I'm a pool builder in Houston. Travertine is soft so it can break easily. It gets extremely hot, and as mentioned before it's very slick. If you have kiddo's, I would recommend staying away.
Posted on 10/8/16 at 2:30 pm to Fetch78
I'd love your opinion of what my guy is wanting to do
14,000 gallons
Clorine
Pebble finish
5 foot at deep
Any suggestions? I've heard always get more decking
14,000 gallons
Clorine
Pebble finish
5 foot at deep
Any suggestions? I've heard always get more decking
Posted on 10/8/16 at 7:56 pm to dallastiger55
What's the pool perimeter? Talk to builder about an ozone/fusion system. Old style chlorine pools are are a pain. Salt water is hard on materials and will rust anything outside around the pool.
Pebble finish is the way to go. Either Pebbletec or Wet Edge Pebble. Our standard dig is 3.5 on shallow, 6 on deep end. If you have kids, go 7ft.
You can always add more decking later. But yes, having plenty of space around the pool is beneficial. I would also shy away from stamped concrete. Also gets slick when wet and dangerous for kiddo's. Spray deck is very economical and holds up well. What type of drainage? Is it deco drain or 4" drain pipe? If you have a choice, stay away from deco drain. It's cheap and it's junk.
What brand equipment?
Any water features?
Pebble finish is the way to go. Either Pebbletec or Wet Edge Pebble. Our standard dig is 3.5 on shallow, 6 on deep end. If you have kids, go 7ft.
You can always add more decking later. But yes, having plenty of space around the pool is beneficial. I would also shy away from stamped concrete. Also gets slick when wet and dangerous for kiddo's. Spray deck is very economical and holds up well. What type of drainage? Is it deco drain or 4" drain pipe? If you have a choice, stay away from deco drain. It's cheap and it's junk.
What brand equipment?
Any water features?
Posted on 10/8/16 at 10:19 pm to Fetch78
Size: 30.8 x 15.6
Gallons: 14,150
Depth: 3.5x5x4
Surface Area: 444
Perimeter: 85
Single color textered concrete with no seal
Pool will be pebble finish
All Jandy equipment- variable pump 2Hp
Posted on 10/8/16 at 11:55 pm to dallastiger55
Don't see anything wrong with that but obviously don't know price he's charging you. Jandy is what we use. I believe it's the best equipment available.
Look into the ozone/fusion system.
I will tell you that most people that build a sport pool (shallow, deeper in middle, then shallow again) tell me they regret it. Make sure that's what you want.
Are you doing any waterfall, water features, raised wall?
Look into the ozone/fusion system.
I will tell you that most people that build a sport pool (shallow, deeper in middle, then shallow again) tell me they regret it. Make sure that's what you want.
Are you doing any waterfall, water features, raised wall?
Posted on 10/9/16 at 8:07 am to Fetch78
yes, doing lots of rocks and a waterfall.
all of that above is 51k quoted. no hot tub(didnt want one)
Thats interesting about the depth. i believe you, however its funny because ive asked everyone i can find who has a pool what they have and like/dislike, etc. ive interviewed about 12 people and all have at most a 6 foot deep pool and love it.
the one friend i have who bought an old house with an old school pool with a 10 foot end said he wishes it was shallower because they never go to the deep end.
my wife and kids are home all the time and she just wants to lay out and the kids all stay in the shallow end. i know that will change, but we want a pool to play basketball and volleyball in. none of us care about diving and jumping off a board or anything.
i thought most pools these days were around that size?
what do you think of the overall size? i was thinking that was too big?
all of that above is 51k quoted. no hot tub(didnt want one)
Thats interesting about the depth. i believe you, however its funny because ive asked everyone i can find who has a pool what they have and like/dislike, etc. ive interviewed about 12 people and all have at most a 6 foot deep pool and love it.
the one friend i have who bought an old house with an old school pool with a 10 foot end said he wishes it was shallower because they never go to the deep end.
my wife and kids are home all the time and she just wants to lay out and the kids all stay in the shallow end. i know that will change, but we want a pool to play basketball and volleyball in. none of us care about diving and jumping off a board or anything.
i thought most pools these days were around that size?
what do you think of the overall size? i was thinking that was too big?
Posted on 10/9/16 at 8:48 am to dallastiger55
That's an average sized pool. How old are your kids? I understand the basketball/volleyball but if they are younger, that may change. I'm not saying to go 10ft, but 7 is good if they will be jumping in later.
The problem with a sport pool is you are almost always standing on a slope. If you stay with the sport, I would keep it at 5ft so the slope is minimal.
Lots of people want to do that style when their kids are young because they say they worry about their kids in deep water. A child can drown in 3ft just as easily as 7ft.
At the end of the day, I tell all my customers get what you want. You are the one using the pool daily and it's your money. Build what is most appealing to you and your wife.
You mentioned the variable speed pump for the pool. Make sure you are also getting a booster pump for the waterfall. At least a 1.5 HP. Does the pool come with a remote control for that price? 51k seems steep with no spa. How many tons is the waterfall? Does this also include a cleaner like a Polaris? Ask about the Polaris 9350. I would recommend that as a cleaner.
The problem with a sport pool is you are almost always standing on a slope. If you stay with the sport, I would keep it at 5ft so the slope is minimal.
Lots of people want to do that style when their kids are young because they say they worry about their kids in deep water. A child can drown in 3ft just as easily as 7ft.
At the end of the day, I tell all my customers get what you want. You are the one using the pool daily and it's your money. Build what is most appealing to you and your wife.
You mentioned the variable speed pump for the pool. Make sure you are also getting a booster pump for the waterfall. At least a 1.5 HP. Does the pool come with a remote control for that price? 51k seems steep with no spa. How many tons is the waterfall? Does this also include a cleaner like a Polaris? Ask about the Polaris 9350. I would recommend that as a cleaner.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 9:22 am to dallastiger55
This is what we used and I really like it. Does not get extremely hot and easy to care for. It's called Shellock Atlantic Series Pavers. LINK
This post was edited on 10/9/16 at 5:13 pm
Posted on 10/9/16 at 9:23 am to TigerAlum1982
Yes it comes with the Polaris
How much wiggle room is in those prices? Can I haggle?
How much wiggle room is in those prices? Can I haggle?
Posted on 10/9/16 at 9:33 am to dallastiger55
If it comes with a Polaris 280, ask them to swap for the 9350. Their cost is basically the same and the 9350 is much better.
As far as the price, it all depends on the tonnage of rock waterfall you have. You can figure $1,000 a ton is what you should pay. What is the sq footage of the decking? That can eat up some $$ quickly!! What are you paying per ft on decking? What's length of drainage and what type? Need this info to know if corners are being cut for higher profit.
If you have a complete cost breakdown, you are welcome to email it to me and I can compare to what I charge. Brianf @ myhoustonpoolbuilder dotcom
As far as the price, it all depends on the tonnage of rock waterfall you have. You can figure $1,000 a ton is what you should pay. What is the sq footage of the decking? That can eat up some $$ quickly!! What are you paying per ft on decking? What's length of drainage and what type? Need this info to know if corners are being cut for higher profit.
If you have a complete cost breakdown, you are welcome to email it to me and I can compare to what I charge. Brianf @ myhoustonpoolbuilder dotcom
Posted on 10/9/16 at 10:35 am to Fetch78
Thanks man. Emailing you in bit
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