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New plaster needs brushing for 7 days and costs $$$?

by Henry_R » Fri 28 May, 2010 10:38

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Our community pool is being replastered today (specs on sidebar). I've been maintaining the pool since last summer when the pool was closed pending...

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I can't get in to the legalities of the situation between you and your contractor, but I can tell you if the plaster was laid Friday, Memorial Day is...

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Sat 29 May, 2010 22:57
How old is too old to ressurect an above ground pool

by writermom » Tue 19 Sep, 2006 15:07

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We are in Ohio and an inground is not feasible or desireable. We would prefer an above ground (yes really!) that we will then deck ALL the way...

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HOW DO I FIX A BUCKLED WALL UNDER THE SKIMMER. THE SNOWW FROM THIS FEB. HAD ADDED WATER TO GO ABOVE SKIMMER AND FROZE WHICH I THINK CAUSED THE WALL...

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Wed 19 May, 2010 08:50
where to buy above ground pool parts

by salvag70764 » Fri 12 Mar, 2010 21:27

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Does anyone know where can I buy those upper curved stabilizer rails that goes over the coping strips and liner for a seaspray allure 27' above...

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Anyone looking for parts can try poolboys.com. They seem to have everything. They respond to email requests with pool name and manufacturer in less...

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Last post by Guest
Tue 18 May, 2010 07:59
How Much Sand !

by dansmith » Fri 30 Apr, 2010 06:54

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Does anyone know how much sand I need to construct a new 24' round with a sand cove ?
How many CU YD ?
How many TONS ?
How Deep ?
THANKS,
Dan

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Hello Dan,

I know pool construction can be a hassle, and I can say that from experience, I've been in the business for 30 years.

What is it that...

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Last post by DesignsByONeil
Thu 13 May, 2010 14:51
Custom Pool Designs..

by Designs By Neil » Tue 11 May, 2010 12:40

Here at Designs by Neil & Associates we create pools to desired shapes and sizes based on client’s request. You no longer need to look at a...

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Tue 11 May, 2010 12:40
Handrail

by Henry_R » Mon 10 May, 2010 00:31

I'd like to know if code absolutly requires a handrail if we update our pool where no handrail has ever existed in our community pool.

Reading...

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Mon 10 May, 2010 00:31
Cinder block or concrete ring for base

by lm4ever » Sat 08 May, 2010 10:25

I am going to have a new above ground pool installed. My question is which is better for the base. Should I use cinder blocks or a concrete ring?

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Sat 08 May, 2010 10:25
footprints on pool floor

by jimmyslayer1 » Fri 30 Apr, 2010 20:16

My contractor left big, deep bootprints in the bottom of the pool. We did not notice until after he was paid. Initially he came back out and...

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Fri 30 Apr, 2010 20:16
Being my own GC

by AmINuts2 » Thu 01 Apr, 2010 10:00

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I have come to this form in hopes that I may find some guidance. I have shopped several pool builders here in the Houston area and found absolutely...

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Not nuts to GC your own pool . you have the potential to save yourself a lot of money. I think where most people get into trouble is not knowing...

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Fri 30 Apr, 2010 08:45
Liner pads, Foam cove ?

by dansmith » Sat 17 Apr, 2010 20:38

I am about to install a used pool(24' round), I am considering using a foam cove and possibly a liner pad but I heard somewhere that they cause mold...

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Sat 17 Apr, 2010 20:38
Installing additional pumps

by Help Please » Sun 31 Jan, 2010 08:08

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Hi'

We have a newly built inground public pool that definitely needs additional pump. The problem is it is now operational and no more suction pipe...

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Without spending a lot of time trying to decipher that, I have to agree with The Pool Expert. That pool sounds like a very under equipped pool. A...

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Thu 15 Apr, 2010 21:55
How long would something like this take?

by NathanAndZachsDad » Wed 02 Sep, 2009 15:15

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I am interested in converting my outdoor pool to an indoor one.

My backyard consists of an inground pool and a cement area all around it. I would...

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I would think the usfulness of the cover would be pretty limited. Might be better off with the inflatable ones.
I am interested in converting my...

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Last post by Jax
Wed 24 Mar, 2010 20:19
Under a aboveground pool?

by thasatelliteguy » Sun 14 Mar, 2010 20:43

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What should I do to set up my above ground pool? I have a reg grass yard. Should I put a large tarp? Will it come with a liner in the kit? I see some...

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The surface that you put your above ground pool on needs to be absolutely flat and level to avoid future problems. Most pool manufatures recommend...

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Last post by jessicah
Tue 23 Mar, 2010 16:47
foam bottom

by striper44 » Fri 12 Mar, 2010 14:10

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can i use foam from home depot for the bottom of my pool

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Sounds like you arhigh and low pointe doing it right. Just level off the base under the styrofoam so there is no high and low points and you are good...

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Last post by Vinyl Master
Sun 14 Mar, 2010 17:19
Pool deck repair or complete redo?

by rwixom » Thu 11 Feb, 2010 10:58

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I have an 18X35 vinyl inground with a pretty large surrounding deck. The deck is old and the cool (Kool?) deck is delaminating and cracking in places...

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Hi you dont have to remove your existing deck just remove the cool deck the most possible and replace it and make sure they repair all the crack if...

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Last post by ariciaga
Fri 26 Feb, 2010 15:35
Chemical Soil Injection, worth the cost?

by cgcrandall » Tue 02 Feb, 2010 07:52

Our pool builder is recommending Chemical Soil Injection (ESSL; EcSS 3000) given the clay soil in north texas (Plano, TX). The cost is $1500. I have...

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Tue 02 Feb, 2010 07:52
Recipe for disaster?

by lefonze » Tue 29 Dec, 2009 14:07

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Last summer our landlord decided it was not worth the expense to resurface our pool and attached hot tub or fix problems with the underground pipes....

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3 days is not much time if you have to redo all the piping and resucitate the pump and filter.

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Sat 09 Jan, 2010 02:13
Pool contractor has pool 1 foot too shallow

by Frustrated in Fla » Sat 07 Nov, 2009 16:24

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I hired a contractor to build a 12 x 45 foot pool with 4 feet to 5 feet depth. After the concrete was hard enough to walk on, I walked in and...

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That's still 10-20% shallower than you had agreed on. I agree with czechmate that if you can live with this pool, then deal for the price you want to...

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Tue 01 Dec, 2009 18:08
Uneven edges on replaster job, inevitable?

by Linda47 » Fri 20 Nov, 2009 21:13

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We're SO disappointed with the way our replastering job came out. The edges of the steps, spa seats and ledges were all straight and neat and even on...

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Hi geeman,
Original surface was regular white plaster, and that's what we got when we replastered.

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Last post by Linda47
Fri 27 Nov, 2009 17:56
Will Marbelite stop a small leak?

by grossman » Mon 23 Apr, 2007 12:05

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I'm restoring a 50 year-old concrete pool. The demolition and the sandblasting have been completed. On the weekend, I noticed that there's a small...

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No marbelite will not stop a pool leak. What your experiencing is what is called "hydrostatic pressure" which is water pressure building up...

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Tue 10 Nov, 2009 17:23

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