It's been a few days since I posted, so time for an update. We were delayed slightly after we "canceled" our contract. It's not that we didn't like our PB or our pool, we just felt we needed some additional time to sort out tall the legaleze on the backside of the contract. We were in the 72 hour right of recission period, and felt like we neede to call a time out to let our attorney take a look at what we were commiting to.
My attorney suggested a few minor changes, and our PB was very accomodating when we explained each one. If anyone is interested in exactly what the changes were, email me at medic2051@hotmail.com and I'll fill you in. Our PB is pool designs Inc. from NJ.So far we are very happy with them.
Now that the contract is back in effect, we move on to the permit process. Our Pb is supposed to start the excavation 2 weeks after permits are complete. I have some work to do in the yard to prep for excavation, and I also have layed out a garden hose in the shape and size of our pool. Tomorrow i will try to load some digital pics of all of that for all to see. Stay tuned.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007
Pool details
OK folks, getting ready to finalize the contract with the PB. After weeks of research, including speaking to other pool owners, internet searching and checking with the Better Business Bureau, we have decided to go with a Viking brand fiberglass pool, installed by Pool Designs, Inc.(www.pooldesignsinc.com) based in South/Central New Jersey. We chose Viking because they seem to make the best fiberglass pool, with the best warranty.
Our pool will be a 16x35 free form, 6'6" at the deep end. We chose the speckled blue (can't recall the trade name) finish, with a 6" tile border. Pool designs installs their pools with a cantilevered concrete edge. This is where the concrete has a "lip" over the edge of the pool, as opposed to a fiberglass edge. They include 3' of concrete decking around the pool. I think we will increase that to 4' when we talk to the mason.
We're planning on using a DE filter (hayward 48) PB wanted to install a cartidge filter, but I have heard too many negative things about cartridge filters. Pump will be a Hayward tristar, and we will be generating our own chlorine with the goldline SWCG system. We decided not to install a heater, as the almost $3,000 price tag and the cost of propane for heat seemed a bit too much. We can always add that at a later date. Lighting will be LED.
The cost for this project so far is around $41,000. This includes the pool,excavation/installation, plumbing, lighting, tile, 3' concrete decking. It does not include electric (we have a 220v feed there already)additional concrete ( we plan on adding a patio)water to fill the pool and any landscaping/fencing.
In the next few days I will be posting some pictures of the pool site, and providing updates on our progress. Stay tuned!!
Our pool will be a 16x35 free form, 6'6" at the deep end. We chose the speckled blue (can't recall the trade name) finish, with a 6" tile border. Pool designs installs their pools with a cantilevered concrete edge. This is where the concrete has a "lip" over the edge of the pool, as opposed to a fiberglass edge. They include 3' of concrete decking around the pool. I think we will increase that to 4' when we talk to the mason.
We're planning on using a DE filter (hayward 48) PB wanted to install a cartidge filter, but I have heard too many negative things about cartridge filters. Pump will be a Hayward tristar, and we will be generating our own chlorine with the goldline SWCG system. We decided not to install a heater, as the almost $3,000 price tag and the cost of propane for heat seemed a bit too much. We can always add that at a later date. Lighting will be LED.
The cost for this project so far is around $41,000. This includes the pool,excavation/installation, plumbing, lighting, tile, 3' concrete decking. It does not include electric (we have a 220v feed there already)additional concrete ( we plan on adding a patio)water to fill the pool and any landscaping/fencing.
In the next few days I will be posting some pictures of the pool site, and providing updates on our progress. Stay tuned!!
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Pool details
Ok, here are the details: We've been pool owners (above ground) for about 10 years. This year, when the liner fell apart, we decided maybe it was time to upgrade. Finally time for a "real pool". After some exhaustive research, we have decided to go with a fiberglass pool.
For those interested in installing a new pool, there is a wealth of information on the net about pools. If you haven't looked, or don't have time, let me give you the basics. Ingrounds come in three basic construction varieties; vinyl lined/steel walled, gunite (sprayed concrete), and fiberglass. Each has it's own strong points.
Vinyl is the least expensive. Install time is weeks to months, depending on how good your contractor is. They purchase a steel walled kit, dig the hole, assemble, put in the liner and back fill. The liner lasts about 7 years, assuming nobody accidentally cuts it. I have a friend at work with a vinyl pool, and he has had cuts from storm debris falling in the pool. My neighbor had a deer fall into theirs and destroy the liner. Cost to replace the liner varies depending on pool size, but runs anywhere from $1000 to $2,500. We have enjoyed our above ground liner pool, but are trying to avoid the hassles that vinyl can bring to your pool experience.
The most expensive is a gunite pool. This is the pool most people think of when they think inground pool. They are the most expensive, take the longest to build and need the most maintenance. They need to be emptied every three or 4 years and replastered, which can cost thousands of dollars. The upside is these pools can be ANY shape you want. the downside is the initial cost, replastering cost and cost of chemicals, which they say can be hard to regulate due to the chemistry of the pool water and the plaster walls.
In between vinyl and gunite is fiberglass. In my opinion, the best choice for a number of reasons. The price is somewhere in between the other two. There is no vinyl liner to worry about, they look FANTASTIC, use fewer chemicals, don't need to be replastered and are supposed to be 17 times stronger than gunite. Install time is quick (one week?)The pool arrives in one piece, is placed in the excavation and filled with water the same day. Done. there are a lot more details to it, but I’ve gone on long enough.
My next post will detail which fiberglass pool manufacturer we have chosen, and all the details about our upcoming pool!!
Ok, here are the details: We've been pool owners (above ground) for about 10 years. This year, when the liner fell apart, we decided maybe it was time to upgrade. Finally time for a "real pool". After some exhaustive research, we have decided to go with a fiberglass pool.
For those interested in installing a new pool, there is a wealth of information on the net about pools. If you haven't looked, or don't have time, let me give you the basics. Ingrounds come in three basic construction varieties; vinyl lined/steel walled, gunite (sprayed concrete), and fiberglass. Each has it's own strong points.
Vinyl is the least expensive. Install time is weeks to months, depending on how good your contractor is. They purchase a steel walled kit, dig the hole, assemble, put in the liner and back fill. The liner lasts about 7 years, assuming nobody accidentally cuts it. I have a friend at work with a vinyl pool, and he has had cuts from storm debris falling in the pool. My neighbor had a deer fall into theirs and destroy the liner. Cost to replace the liner varies depending on pool size, but runs anywhere from $1000 to $2,500. We have enjoyed our above ground liner pool, but are trying to avoid the hassles that vinyl can bring to your pool experience.
The most expensive is a gunite pool. This is the pool most people think of when they think inground pool. They are the most expensive, take the longest to build and need the most maintenance. They need to be emptied every three or 4 years and replastered, which can cost thousands of dollars. The upside is these pools can be ANY shape you want. the downside is the initial cost, replastering cost and cost of chemicals, which they say can be hard to regulate due to the chemistry of the pool water and the plaster walls.
In between vinyl and gunite is fiberglass. In my opinion, the best choice for a number of reasons. The price is somewhere in between the other two. There is no vinyl liner to worry about, they look FANTASTIC, use fewer chemicals, don't need to be replastered and are supposed to be 17 times stronger than gunite. Install time is quick (one week?)The pool arrives in one piece, is placed in the excavation and filled with water the same day. Done. there are a lot more details to it, but I’ve gone on long enough.
My next post will detail which fiberglass pool manufacturer we have chosen, and all the details about our upcoming pool!!
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