11m x 4m outdoor swimming pool in 3 weeks (with paving)
Discussion
Matt Harper said:
What happened to the tree?
Hi MattIt became an absolute nightmare (as I was warned)!
Pine needles everywhere clogging up the filters and everything else.
We received planning permission to take it down and are about to lay slabs (we had some to spare) where the pea gravel still is.
The Worlds Worse Shed is also going at last, with a new and larger plant/changing room (which will also serve as cushion storage in winter).
Very well spotted!
Edited for stupidity!
Edited by JulianPH on Monday 29th July 20:45
JulianPH said:
Matt Harper said:
What happened to the tree?
Hi MattI became an absolute nightmare (as I was warned)!
Pine needles everywhere clogging up the filters and everything else.
We received planning permission to take it down and are about to lay slabs (we had some to spare) where the pea gravel still is.
The Worlds Worse Shed is also going at last, with a new and larger plant/changing room (which will also serve as cushion storage in winter).
Very well spotted!
NicoG said:
XJSJohn said:
time does fly, and by coincidence i have been reading this thread again recently for much valuable information as we have our own (much smaller) pool built in our holiday home.
It's only 1.8m x 4.6m so a tiddler by comparison but is specifically for sitting in and drinking beer whilst cooling off in Indonesia. (no oil powered heating system required here)
Will do a post in a few weeks that shows the build end to end if anyone is interested.
Do you have a fIt's only 1.8m x 4.6m so a tiddler by comparison but is specifically for sitting in and drinking beer whilst cooling off in Indonesia. (no oil powered heating system required here)
Will do a post in a few weeks that shows the build end to end if anyone is interested.
k off big crane?Yes please, although I cannot comment on whether it would be appropriate to piggy-back it on this thread...
I assume you have already identified which gardening implement will be immortalised in your thread?
Sure we can find a few garden implements to line up for the Staring Role, but I doubt that any will reach the Oscar level performance of JulianPH’s veteran star Forky!!!
XJSJohn said:
Nop, just got a bunch of blokes digging a ditch!!
Sure we can find a few garden implements to line up for the Staring Role, but I doubt that any will reach the Oscar level performance of JulianPH’s veteran star Forky!!!
Just get a hoe. "Forky and the Hoe" has a ring about it! Sure we can find a few garden implements to line up for the Staring Role, but I doubt that any will reach the Oscar level performance of JulianPH’s veteran star Forky!!!
JulianPH said:
Hi Matt
It became an absolute nightmare (as I was warned)!
Pine needles everywhere clogging up the filters and everything else.
We received planning permission to take it down and are about to lay slabs (we had some to spare) where the pea gravel still is.
The Worlds Worse Shed is also going at last, with a new and larger plant/changing room (which will also serve as cushion storage in winter).
Very well spotted!
Edited for stupidity!
Hi Julian - yeah, I kind of figured that would be the case - before I replaced my hurricane-smashed enclosure, the trees surrounding my pool caused me so much grief I almost gave up on it.It became an absolute nightmare (as I was warned)!
Pine needles everywhere clogging up the filters and everything else.
We received planning permission to take it down and are about to lay slabs (we had some to spare) where the pea gravel still is.
The Worlds Worse Shed is also going at last, with a new and larger plant/changing room (which will also serve as cushion storage in winter).
Very well spotted!
Edited for stupidity!
Edited by JulianPH on Monday 29th July 20:45
Your pool deck is so much better without it - it still all looks great and it's pleasing to see and hear that your family continues to enjoy it. Long may that last!
JulianPH said:
XJSJohn said:
Nop, just got a bunch of blokes digging a ditch!!
Sure we can find a few garden implements to line up for the Staring Role, but I doubt that any will reach the Oscar level performance of JulianPH’s veteran star Forky!!!
Just get a hoe. "Forky and the Hoe" has a ring about it! Sure we can find a few garden implements to line up for the Staring Role, but I doubt that any will reach the Oscar level performance of JulianPH’s veteran star Forky!!!
lrdisco said:
JulianPH said:
Looking good Julian! Will you take offers for the shed? £500 and I’ll take it away for you. ??????
I’m so pleased you are all still using the pool.
I can bring the boys for the party if you over order beer.
Nick
5p and it is yours!!!
You will have to come over with the lads, you built the whole thing, after all!
Are you still in Amsterdam? I'll ping you an email.
Cheers
Gretchen said:
Well done Israr. That’s so lovely! And beautiful young lady Francesca looks like she’s loving life. All is good
Wasn't it just! It just goes to show there are still good people out there!Francesca is certainly enjoying life now it is the school holidays!
A very happy 18th Birthday to your middle lad today!
XJSJohn said:
time does fly, and by coincidence i have been reading this thread again recently for much valuable information as we have our own (much smaller) pool built in our holiday home.
It's only 1.8m x 4.6m so a tiddler by comparison but is specifically for sitting in and drinking beer whilst cooling off in Indonesia. (no oil powered heating system required here)
Will do a post in a few weeks that shows the build end to end if anyone is interested.
Hi John, have a word with Nick (lrdisco) if you have any concerns on your concrete. I think you have guys who know what they are doing and so will be fine, but Nick is your man for a second opinion if you want one.It's only 1.8m x 4.6m so a tiddler by comparison but is specifically for sitting in and drinking beer whilst cooling off in Indonesia. (no oil powered heating system required here)
Will do a post in a few weeks that shows the build end to end if anyone is interested.
Your thread is looking realy good BTW!
Cheers
Julian
JulianPH said:
XJSJohn said:
time does fly, and by coincidence i have been reading this thread again recently for much valuable information as we have our own (much smaller) pool built in our holiday home.
It's only 1.8m x 4.6m so a tiddler by comparison but is specifically for sitting in and drinking beer whilst cooling off in Indonesia. (no oil powered heating system required here)
Will do a post in a few weeks that shows the build end to end if anyone is interested.
Hi John, have a word with Nick (lrdisco) if you have any concerns on your concrete. I think you have guys who know what they are doing and so will be fine, but Nick is your man for a second opinion if you want one.It's only 1.8m x 4.6m so a tiddler by comparison but is specifically for sitting in and drinking beer whilst cooling off in Indonesia. (no oil powered heating system required here)
Will do a post in a few weeks that shows the build end to end if anyone is interested.
Your thread is looking realy good BTW!
Cheers
Julian
I am sure the theory is all sound, it will all get interesting once the middle men have finished thieving and watering down the origonal ordered product.
The actual pump bits we have had shipped straight from Singapore and look good spec so fingers crossed.
its the "mother nature / act of God" issues i am curious about
better have another beer ...
XJSJohn said:
cheers, and i will do!
I am sure the theory is all sound, it will all get interesting once the middle men have finished thieving and watering down the origonal ordered product.
The actual pump bits we have had shipped straight from Singapore and look good spec so fingers crossed.
its the "mother nature / act of God" issues i am curious about
better have another beer ...
You have done a brilliant job to date and I really wouldn't worry about acts of God!I am sure the theory is all sound, it will all get interesting once the middle men have finished thieving and watering down the origonal ordered product.
The actual pump bits we have had shipped straight from Singapore and look good spec so fingers crossed.
its the "mother nature / act of God" issues i am curious about
better have another beer ...
As a qualified doctor I would suggest that a beer would be a very good idea.
(I may have lied about being a qualified doctor)
Sorry Julian I meant £500 to take it away :-) :-)
I’m in Morocco on holiday and Rotterdam when I return but I’ll fly back for the party.
I never got to go in the pool.
On a separate note the edge paving still looks good. I bored my wife last night explaining how I hand shaped them. She was really not interested.
Is Derek still with you?
I’m in Morocco on holiday and Rotterdam when I return but I’ll fly back for the party.
I never got to go in the pool.
On a separate note the edge paving still looks good. I bored my wife last night explaining how I hand shaped them. She was really not interested.
Is Derek still with you?
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