I went out to Lowes, bought yard paint and drew the pool. It really helps to see the dimensions on the ground!
A Houston Pool Build Inside the Loop
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I went out to Lowes, bought yard paint and drew the pool. It really helps to see the dimensions on the ground!
Yep. We only have the back easement (fence on the right side) which is 5'. The side (fence on the left) is 3' but planning on plants there anyway.
OH boy here we go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS GOING TO BE SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!!!
Marla I am SO happy for you! I am glad he came around to a pool.
Stacked stone and levels...........water feature.............fire pit (with pretty glass!) What kind of gas? or will it be logs?
square.............plaster...............benches.............20x20...........
swim pump wanted? like ozdiver has
Oh the things I am working on!
Kim
Marla I am SO happy for you! I am glad he came around to a pool.
Stacked stone and levels...........water feature.............fire pit (with pretty glass!) What kind of gas? or will it be logs?
square.............plaster...............benches.............20x20...........
swim pump wanted? like ozdiver has
Oh the things I am working on!
Kim
Yes the fire pit would have natural gas plumbed to it. Of course I love the glass beads, but the lava rocks would be fine. Don't think we'd do logs. Been there. Done that.
LOL Kim! Have fun spending my money!
LOL Kim! Have fun spending my money!
Thanks! I didn't realize finding someone who'd build in town would be so difficult. Hopefully you won't have that problem.
Marla how deep do you think you will want it? Will it be a social pool with lots of nice people hanging out? A play pool with lots of people playing volley ball and such? An awwwwwwwwww life is good floating pool?
Kim
Kim
Probably a floating or social pool. Maybe 3.5 or 4' to 5'. Since I am short, I don't want it too deep. No kids at home anymore either. Don't know if it's big enough to go 4-5-4. Not sure how much slope is required.
Marla I will measure my pool's WATER height. I like how deep it is. My husband can cannon ball (to get me wet-MEN!), I can go under water and swim underwater, etc. BUT I can stand without any trouble in the whole thing.
How short are you? I am 5'5", husband is 5'8".
Kim
How short are you? I am 5'5", husband is 5'8".
Kim
Congrats on your pool build! The depth measurements you're considering are very similar to ours: starting depth of 3.5' down to 5' and back up to 4'. I'm 5'7" and my gf's about 5'1" and we can easily swim and walk (she tiptoes) the pool. Can't wait to see your build and final pool! Good luck!
We live in Pearland but have a home in Freeport where we built the pool. The PB we used is in Pearland.
I know I'm getting ahead of myself since I don't have any PBs yet, but wondered should I just go with a robot for a cleaner or get an infloor system?
Also, heater or heat pump?
Thanks!
Also, heater or heat pump?
Thanks!
Better to ask NOW so you can research and plan $$$$!
We just measured our water height. It comes to middle chest high on 5'8" hubby and just under shoulders on 5'5" me. That makes it 48". The water is right at the middle of our skimmer where we like to keep it.
Kim
We just measured our water height. It comes to middle chest high on 5'8" hubby and just under shoulders on 5'5" me. That makes it 48". The water is right at the middle of our skimmer where we like to keep it.
Kim
I'm sure you've read as much as I have about both, but I'll give you my brief experience with the robot. My pool was plumbed and a pump installed for the Polaris cleaner. I let the PB talk me into it. But I just really didn't want something with that long of a tail in the pool when I was swimming. I realize it could be pulled out, but it doesn't seem as convenient as the robot (the caddy, etc for storing the robot and its tube and cord). Now.... if we were often away from home, then a Polaris type cleaner might be a good idea for programming, etc.
I briefly considered an infloor system, but I wanted to save on electricity and not run a pump for the infloor system or for the Polaris. And I did not like the thought of pipes, etc being under the pool in case of future repairs. Maybe that's not a valid argument, but that's what was in my head. I have read that many people who live in the dry and desert areas love the infloor systems for how well they pick up their fine dust, dirt, and sand. If I lived there, I'd probably go with the same.
I have few trees in my yard, but there are many trees close by in neighbors' yards. So we get lots of crepe myrtle debris and all sizes and shapes of leaves. Some are as large as my hand. I'm amazed at how well the robot cleans (a Dolphin M500). She (Rosie) scrubs everywhere including the walls, the waterline tile, and up to the second step (only about 9" under water). I use the fine corrugated filters and it shocks me how much fine dirt she vacuums. I really didn't think we had that much dirt flying around, but I guess we do. By the time she's finished, it looks like mud in the filters. Oh, and she has no trouble with pine needles which come from all our neighbors.
I don't know anything about heat pumps. Just make sure they work well for our area with our humidity. We have a heater using natural gas. It takes make 10-15 minutes (this time of year) to heat the spa up to 102 degrees. So far, we've seen little change in our gas bill(CenterPoint). Give me a few more months, and I can give you a better idea about the costs.
Waiting and watching your build thread - eagerly!!!
Suz.
I briefly considered an infloor system, but I wanted to save on electricity and not run a pump for the infloor system or for the Polaris. And I did not like the thought of pipes, etc being under the pool in case of future repairs. Maybe that's not a valid argument, but that's what was in my head. I have read that many people who live in the dry and desert areas love the infloor systems for how well they pick up their fine dust, dirt, and sand. If I lived there, I'd probably go with the same.
I have few trees in my yard, but there are many trees close by in neighbors' yards. So we get lots of crepe myrtle debris and all sizes and shapes of leaves. Some are as large as my hand. I'm amazed at how well the robot cleans (a Dolphin M500). She (Rosie) scrubs everywhere including the walls, the waterline tile, and up to the second step (only about 9" under water). I use the fine corrugated filters and it shocks me how much fine dirt she vacuums. I really didn't think we had that much dirt flying around, but I guess we do. By the time she's finished, it looks like mud in the filters. Oh, and she has no trouble with pine needles which come from all our neighbors.
I don't know anything about heat pumps. Just make sure they work well for our area with our humidity. We have a heater using natural gas. It takes make 10-15 minutes (this time of year) to heat the spa up to 102 degrees. So far, we've seen little change in our gas bill(CenterPoint). Give me a few more months, and I can give you a better idea about the costs.
Waiting and watching your build thread - eagerly!!!
Suz.
Thanks Suz! I was leaning towards a robot like yours so I'm happy to hear how well it works for you. Is this something that should be in the bid or is it cheaper to buy myself? Or is it just one of those wait and see what the bids look like deals?