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Don’t Drown in Pool Don’t Drown in Pool Mistakes Mistakes –– A guide A guide to Successful Pool to Successful Pool and Spa Projectsand Spa Projects

Jim Redman Jim Redman and and Tom AndersonTom Anderson

What are we trying to avoidWhat are we trying to avoid

What Happens to Bad PoolsWhat Happens to Bad Pools

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Pool Types and TerminologyPool Types and Terminology

Shotcrete /GunitePros

Design flexibility Durability

ConsCost Construction Time

Pool Types and TerminologyPool Types and Terminology

Vinyl LinerPros

“Softer” finish Quick InstallLower Cost

ConsLiner Damage/ Replacement Limited Design Options

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Pool Types and TerminologyPool Types and Terminology

FiberglassPros

Quick InstallLower Cost

ConsStructural Issues Limited Design Options

Spa TypesSpa Types

Shotcrete/GunitePre- fabricated

FreestandingIn-GroundHybrid

Other ConsiderationsOther Considerations

Diving vs. Sport PoolDiving Pool

ANSI Safety StandardsSport Pool

Configurations

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Other ConsiderationsOther Considerations

SpasTherapy/RelaxationExercise

Swim Spas

Site Issues to ConsiderSite Issues to Consider

Location, Location, LocationExposure –Sun and ShadePrevailing WindsExisting TreesVicinity to House and StructuresSnow Collection off RoofsBuried Utility Lines

Site Issues to ConsiderSite Issues to Consider

Surface and Underground Challenges

Soil TypeExpansive soilsCollapsible soilsCorrosiveSettlement

Invest in a soils reportHigh water table

Natural or man-madeSlopes

Hill sides, retaining walls, bouldersSite drainage

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Site Issues to ConsiderSite Issues to Consider

Codes and Other RestrictionsSetbacksEasementsFencingCovenantsDrainageBuilding Limitations

% of yard or propertyPool Houses

Check with local building department early for pool specific issues.

Site Issues to ConsiderSite Issues to Consider

Equipment LocationPool HouseVaultOutdoorsProximity to pool/spaElevation of equipment

Vanishing edge equipmentNoiseUtilities

Know the ClientKnow the ClientScope DevelopmentScope Development

Ask QuestionsWhy do they want a pool or spa?

Therapy, family fun, entertainment…

Family sizeSpecial needsPrimary or second home

– These are good to know for the landscaping portion too!

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Know the ClientKnow the ClientScope DevelopmentScope Development

OptionsDiving board/ RockSlides

Off the shelfCustom

Water featuresPlay equipmentShallow areasBenches and bar stoolsAutomatic Covers

Know the ClientKnow the ClientScope DevelopmentScope Development

OptionsTileEntry steps, benches, and swimoutsCoping and DeckInterior finishes

TilePlaster

Lighting

Know the ClientKnow the ClientScope DevelopmentScope Development

Let’s talk shapesFreeformRectangleVinyl liner and fiberglass