SeanB.'s Pool Build

[Socal_biker]

Ahh, didn't think about cartridge. I thought it looked like a D.E. filter.

[SeanB.]

Ahh, didn't think about cartridge. I thought it looked like a D.E. filter.

Pentair makes DE filters as well...probably the same or similar housing.

[Socal_biker]

Yea. My Pentair D.E. filter body looks exactly like your cartdrige filter body.

Nautilus FNS + 48 DE Filter

That's was why I made the assumption of the backwash system, not being present.

[SeanB.]

Well, we had a very heavy rain last night and the pool, gunite that is, is about 10% full of green water. On the bright side, they should be doing our tile and coping on Tuesday.

Hopefully we can get a few dry days so the decking can go in soon. The pb says they have to have three perfectly dry days before they can put on the top layer of the Sundek. I'll be meeting with him tomorrow or Tuesday to do the final layout on our deck. The more people we talk to, the more the wife and I are convinced we need more decking. I've made a sketch of what I'd like, but I'm afraid to find out the actual square footage.

One of the things I'm considering is adding a two foot path around the backside of the pool that will encompass the landscaping that will be going in - three palm trees, two sego palms and other shrubs. I'm trying to decide between doing that or maybe making a flagstone path myself for a more natural look (doesn't hurt that it would be cheaper too )

eljefe, any pictures of your build to share? I haven't seen a thread yet.

[Ready2swim]

I would definately recommend adding more decking if you think you may need it. I know that it is expensive but it is also something that is very difficult to add later and have it match. We started with 845 square feet on our original quote and if you can believe it we actually added more for a total of 1450 square feet. I thought my wife was nuts...especially when I wrote the check, but I must say it looks GREAT!

[SeanB.]

I would definately recommend adding more decking if you think you may need it. I know that it is expensive but it is also something that is very difficult to add later and have it match. We started with 845 square feet on our original quote and if you can believe it we actually added more for a total of 1450 square feet. I thought my wife was nuts...especially when I wrote the check, but I must say it looks GREAT!

Wow, I'd love to do that much decking, but it won't be in the budget. We've already paid for 460 and will probably add up to another three hundred. What material did you use? Concrete? We are using Sundek, and at $9.00/sq ft, it adds up really fast.

I was looking at your pictures and didn't realize there was that much decking - looks like there is more than is shown in the pictures though. How wide is the path around your pool, and how long is the walkway from your house to the pool?

[Ready2swim]

We also used SunDeck...I will take an updated photo today and try to post it in the morning. The path leading to the pool is 8' at its narrowest point and the path around the pool is 4' at the smallest point and 8' along the right hand side (step side). Then on the deep end of the pool is a large 19' radius for a table and chairs. We also have another porch that was covered and already had the concrete we just had to pay the extra money for the SunDeck to be sprayed over it. Like I said i will post another updated picture tomorrow.

Regards,

[eljefe281]

eljefe, any pictures of your build to share? I haven't seen a thread yet.

I've got some, but I think I'll wait until the plumbing is finished early this week to create a thread.