SeanB.'s Pool Build

[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.

[divnkd101]

Sean, Lookin' good. Seems like we have enough people in the Houston area to help break your pool in. When's the party? I'll bring the beer (plastic only of course).

Speaking of deck work, did you ever go out, like I did, and count squares (rebar) to make sure you were getting the square footage as outlined on your contract? My builder has a little modifying/ expanding to do on ours. He was about 150-200 sq.ft. short. They pour in the morning.

[SeanB.]

Sean, Lookin' good. Seems like we have enough people in the Houston area to help break your pool in. When's the party? I'll bring the beer (plastic only of course).

Speaking of deck work, did you ever go out, like I did, and count squares (rebar) to make sure you were getting the square footage as outlined on your contract? My builder has a little modifying/ expanding to do on ours. He was about 150-200 sq.ft. short. They pour in the morning.

The re-sodding party will be in about a week and your all invited.

No, that never even ocurred to me - wish it had. I think I will go out and try to measure though. I actually think he fudged it in my favor a little bit, but I'll check to make sure.

Be sure to post a picture once they pour.

[SeanB.]

They came today and did the stacked flagstone for the backside of the spa. Here are a few pictures:








They will be coming tomorrow, weather permitting, to due the Sundek. We will also be meeting with the landscper this week to do our layout and they are sceduled for plaster on Thursday. Unfortunately, the forcast is for rain this week, so we'll see how it goes.