New build in South Texas

[martinkennedy]

Anybody else from the Rio Grand Valley building a pool?

[PoolDoc]

. . . membership updated; post moved.

Welcome to the forum!

[martinkennedy]

I have provided a link to photo bucket so you can see the progress on our pool build. Let me know what you think. 200 plus pictures and counting. April 1st we will be starting our 9th month of the build

http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/slideshow/MARTIN/Pictures/pool

[BigDave]

Wow! nice.

[PoolDoc]

I have provided a link to photo bucket . . .
http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/slideshow/MARTIN/Pictures/pool

Do you mind if I do something like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2qF3V3Pf68
with those pictures? And, I'd like to re-do it, once the pool is complete, if you'll allow me.

[martinkennedy]

Admin,

I was considering doing this but if your offering your help, I would gladly accept! Thanks. Please let me know how to find it on you tube when you post it. You probably know this but, I'll keep updating the master file and then you can keep going back to the original link in this thread and you will be current.

[nefretrameses]

Wow and double wow! Congrats. I think you should invite everybody who posts a comment to the grand opening. ;)

[PoolDoc]

Thanks. That sounds great.

I'll post the link here. I've just begun learning how to edit and assemble videos, since more and more people are seeking YouTube based help. My hope is to assemble a series of "here's how it's done" videos going from pools like yours, all the way to Intex type pools.

[martinkennedy]

Here are a couple of pics

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0589_zps993cf4b1.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0589_zps993cf4b1.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0592_zps6ce183bf.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0592_zps6ce183bf.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0594_zpscff1481a.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0594_zpscff1481a.jpg.html)

[martinkennedy]

This is what the yard looked like before we started

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0214_zps4033747d.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0214_zps4033747d.jpg.html)

Video of what it will look like when finished

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Video/th_royce1_002_zpsc9b4b9a9.jpg (http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Video/royce1_002_zpsc9b4b9a9.mp4)

[martinkennedy]

I should have said click on video to play

[martinkennedy]

A few more pics

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0352_zpsf02a1589.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0352_zpsf02a1589.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0363_zps4c60563e.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0363_zps4c60563e.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0485_zps81e42ca5.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0485_zps81e42ca5.jpg.html)
http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0557_zpsf2d1e14f.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0557_zpsf2d1e14f.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0598_zpsb5a4470c.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0598_zpsb5a4470c.jpg.html)

[Watermom]

No kidding --- WOW!! That is quite an extensive project! The image of what the finished results will be like is just gorgeous!

[martinkennedy]

Thanks watermom. If you click on the image the video starts. I see your puppies' in your Avatar, here is a picture of ours.

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0402_zpsd077d111.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0402_zpsd077d111.jpg.html)

[martinkennedy]

Travertine pavers being installed on two sets of stairs. They will start the other side next week.

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0608_zpsd1bdb07d.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0608_zpsd1bdb07d.jpg.html)


http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0606_zps7e51f02a.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0606_zps7e51f02a.jpg.html)

[martinkennedy]

A few more pic's

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0607_zps6fe26c49.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0607_zps6fe26c49.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0604_zpsdecd90ef.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0604_zpsdecd90ef.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0610_zps6fc73307.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0610_zps6fc73307.jpg.html)

[PoolDoc]

What is your estimated completion date?

[martinkennedy]

We are entering the 9th month of construction. I expect the pool to be up and running in about two weeks. I also expect it to take another 8 weeks to get the audio/visual, landscaping, lighting, irrigation, and perimeter walls stucco and stoned

[PoolDoc]

If you can, please take some pictures when the finish is applied, and when the equipment is installed.

[PoolDoc]

I've been researching surge protection, in another thread. If you have thunderstorms in your area, you may want to take a look at this thread:
http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php/22346
before your wiring is done.

[martinkennedy]

Thanks PoolDoc I will take plenty of pictures and check the surge protection

[martinkennedy]

Back from NYC and the mosaic has been installed.

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0640_zpsff127286.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0640_zpsff127286.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0615_zps869b56c6.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0615_zps869b56c6.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0637_zpse35a312b.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0637_zpse35a312b.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0638_zps37e7b96a.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0638_zps37e7b96a.jpg.html)

Let me know what you think

[martinkennedy]

Lion heads on each Colum

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0642_zps20001bed.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0642_zps20001bed.jpg.html)


http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0644_zps95030f29.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0644_zps95030f29.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0625_zps5437002f.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0625_zps5437002f.jpg.html)

[martinkennedy]

A few more pictures.

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0654_zpsdc3d1f59.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0654_zpsdc3d1f59.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0656_zps57c8c2af.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0656_zps57c8c2af.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0655_zpsa9307d29.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0655_zpsa9307d29.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0652_zps000f3465.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0652_zps000f3465.jpg.html)

[PoolDoc]

Looks like you are building a real showplace!

[martinkennedy]

A few more shots


http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0646_zps0603c42a.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0646_zps0603c42a.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0651_zps225fd571.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0651_zps225fd571.jpg.html)

[martinkennedy]

The pool equipment is starting to be put in.

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0650_zps87f31bd3.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0650_zps87f31bd3.jpg.html)


http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0649_zps272cf7aa.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0649_zps272cf7aa.jpg.html)

[martinkennedy]

The PB reconfigured the equipment

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0705_zpsd8d27272.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0705_zpsd8d27272.jpg.html)

[martinkennedy]

More work on the walls

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0682_zpse66f758f.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0682_zpse66f758f.jpg.html)


http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0636_zpsb087a6ee.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0636_zpsb087a6ee.jpg.html)

[martinkennedy]

They have started to plaster with this.

Radiant Fusion Series with Pebble Radiance™, is a blend of Micro Mini Pebble, enhanced with the radiant brilliance of iridescent, multi - hued, gem-like glass crystals and Abalone Shell. Radiant Fusion creates vibrant water hues while the ultra-smooth finish completes the look and feel of this new, modern pool finish!


• Natural tumbled stone, smoothed and sized to perfection.
• Colors are highest quality to eliminate fading.
• Adds brilliant light and color to the finish.
• Pozzolan modifiers increase strength and durability.
• Peace of mind provided by comprehensive warranty

[martinkennedy]

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0679_zps63b12cfc.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0679_zps63b12cfc.jpg.html)


http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0685_zps9c27444f.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0685_zps9c27444f.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0703_zps6ad32186.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0703_zps6ad32186.jpg.html)

[martinkennedy]

They covered the mosaic to start the project

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0677_zps123f8592.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0677_zps123f8592.jpg.html)


http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0680_zpsa7cb2b07.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0680_zpsa7cb2b07.jpg.html)

[martinkennedy]

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0683_zps18c47c91.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0683_zps18c47c91.jpg.html)


http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0681_zpsc418cb46.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0681_zpsc418cb46.jpg.html)

[martinkennedy]

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0707_zps95b8d192.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0707_zps95b8d192.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0702_zps5f721c77.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0702_zps5f721c77.jpg.html)


http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0698_zps1c06e9b4.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0698_zps1c06e9b4.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0691_zps83f25aa3.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0691_zps83f25aa3.jpg.html)

[martinkennedy]

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0688_zpsc68f6283.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0688_zpsc68f6283.jpg.html)

[martinkennedy]

Pool equipment shots


http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0710_zpsff1865bc.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0710_zpsff1865bc.jpg.html)


http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0709_zpsa9049a05.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0709_zpsa9049a05.jpg.html)

[PoolDoc]

Do you have mechanical and electrical layout drawings? I'd be interested in associating those with these pictures.

[martinkennedy]

No drawings as of yet. They are just getting the equipment up and running. There will be some tuning up and optimizing.

[PoolDoc]

No design drawings?

[martinkennedy]

I have CAD files for the design of the pool as well as plumbing of the pool

[PoolDoc]

If they are AutoCAD, I should be able to convert them -- but I'm pretty sure AutoCAD will export to PDF or JPG.

[martinkennedy]

click on the video

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Video/th_royce1_002_zpsc9b4b9a9.jpg (http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Video/royce1_002_zpsc9b4b9a9.mp4)

[martinkennedy]

click on the video

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Video/th_royce1_002_zpsc9b4b9a9.jpg (http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Video/royce1_002_zpsc9b4b9a9.mp4)

[martinkennedy]

We have water. The PB is doing a acid start up.

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0717_zps723ecfc6.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0717_zps723ecfc6.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0728_zps6bd726ed.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0728_zps6bd726ed.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0720_zpsa03f926a.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0720_zpsa03f926a.jpg.html)

[martinkennedy]

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0718_zps56ba9bcb.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0718_zps56ba9bcb.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0723_zps326d9780.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0723_zps326d9780.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0724_zpsfbe39167.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0724_zpsfbe39167.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0727_zps3ebb2122.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0727_zps3ebb2122.jpg.html)

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0725_zps5c0d3070.jpg (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/martinkennedy1/media/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/DSCF0725_zps5c0d3070.jpg.html)

[Watermom]

WOW! That is fabulous!

[martinkennedy]

OK PoolDoc, this may be a first for you.

Let me start with some disclaimers, this was only the second time I have flown this drone and I had only 15 minutes of stick time. It was windy. No one was hurt as a result of this production. The video ends rather abruptly, the drone is fine but alas, the Gopro was not so lucky. I think it was wind shear!! Another Gopro is on the way. Enjoy!!! Oh yea, the resolution was not set correctly


http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/th_gopr0005_zps66495495.jpg (http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/gopr0005_zps66495495.mp4)

[martinkennedy]

Put cursor on video and click

[CarlD]

Some pool!

[martinkennedy]

One more video with the new GoPro

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/th_Flightoverhouse_zpsa18bf183.jpg (http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz68/martinkennedy1/MARTIN/Pictures/pool/Flightoverhouse_zpsa18bf183.mp4)