SeanB.'s Pool Build

[SeanB.]

Sean, how are things coming along?

The concrete crews have been running a little slow. We are scheduled for concrete tomorrow. After that, I'm told, things are going to move along pretty quick. I should have some pictures by tomorrow evening.

Where are they on yours?

[eljefe281]

Coping yesterday and today. Tile today, I believe.

The electricians made their terminations today.

The decking dudes will supposedly be out tomorrow to lay the area drains and set the forming for the deck.

I hope to post some photos this evening. Should be a fun, different look - rectangular, long and skinny, pre-cast concrete coping.

[SeanB.]

They came today to pour the concrete for the deck.

Just getting started:


They actually poured the concrete pretty quick. They had about 3 guys making one wheelbarrow trip after another with a few more smoothing it out as it was poured.



It took them quite a while to get the deco drains laid in and everything smoothed out.



Now we just have to wait a few days so they can come and put on the color and texture coat.

Next they will be coming to finish the stacked flagstone around the spa and do another clean up.

[eljefe281]

Slick as a whistle!

[CanuckPool]

Dont forget to keep the concrete wet while its curing!

[geralde]

Sean, just curious...did you compare exposed aggregate for your decking? We are in the mist of the decision...and I am interested in what you think.

thanks..

[Pool_Mike]

Sean, Your pool is looking great. Glad to see that you have a contractors that cares about the work.

Can't wait to see the end results!!

[SeanB.]

Sean, just curious...did you compare exposed aggregate for your decking? We are in the mist of the decision...and I am interested in what you think.

thanks..

To be honest, we didn't spend much time looking into exposed aggregate. We have a couple of friends with pools who did pea gravel decks and we wanted to do something different.

I like sundek for a few reasons:
-We got to choose the color
-The texture is easy and cool on your feet
- It seems to be the most used surface at community pools which leads me to believe it is going to be very durable.
- You can also do many different types of patterns, although we stuck with the classic texture to make it easier on our budget, now and in the future if we resurface.


Having said that, I do like the looks of exposed aggregate when larger flat stones are used; I'm just not a big fan of pea gravel. It tends to hurt my feet after a while and I guess I'm just a little tired of the look.

What type of coping are you using? If you are using flagstone, a nice look can be achieved by using exposed aggegate and adding in strips or patches of the flagstone within the deck.

[geralde]

I just updated my thread with some new pics. Tile and Coping were done. We are thinking of going with Exposed aggregate..over white brushed concrete. I think it will look nicer against the coping. What do you think?

[SeanB.]

I just updated my thread with some new pics. Tile and Coping were done. We are thinking of going with Exposed aggregate..over white brushed concrete. I think it will look nicer against the coping. What do you think?

I think that will go very well with your coping.