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Swimming Pool Coping Form

Hello, does anyone know what this guy is using for his coping form? I'm talking about the board he is using to keep his coping level and even. I'm looking to purchase something. Video is in the link below. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqV-urx3Vzc

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light choice based on lux or lumen

Hi,

Is there a guideline on number of lights to be installed in a swimming pool based on the lux or lumen information from supplier's catalog

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stainless panel pool like Clayton-Lambert

Looking for experience/feedback on using a panel based stainless system such as Clayton-Lambert manufacturers.

This is for a residential pool built on a 15 degree slope with a wet edge, vanishing on the downhill side.

Received preliminary budget pricin

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Pool renovation

Apologies - my photos didn't upload. The they are.

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Pool renovation

Hi everyone.I have just joined as I have a major pool project and would really appreciate some advice on what is possible.I am buying a house which has a swimming pool which as you will see from the photos is old and needs draining and a lot of maint

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Pool renovation

Hi everyone.I have just joined as I have a major pool project and would really appreciate some advice on what is possible.I am buying a house which has a swimming pool which as you will see from the photos is old and needs draining and a lot of maint

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Pool renovation

Hi everyone.I have just joined as I have a major pool project and would really appreciate some advice on what is possible.I am buying a house which has a swimming pool which as you will see from the photos is old and needs draining and a lot of maint

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multiple topics

What waterproofing products perform best on weir walls inside and out.

Does any one have information on surge tank sensors that activate the edge circulation system when bathers enter the pool.

Is a waterproofing additive in mortar beds that are consta

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Granite Finish In and Around Pools and Spas

I have a client that is wanting to used flamed granite inside and outside a spa that is currently in cosntruction.  Has anyone had experience with flamed granite in a pool or spa?  Did it last?  Was it slippery?  Were there challanges getting it to s

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Soil stabalization

I hear a lot about soil stabilization techniques here in Texas; specifically soil injection.  I heara LOT of pluses and minuses... I'm up in the air but do lean toward the old fashioned stand by, piers.  What does everyone else think?  Any thoughts a

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Perimetre overflow help!

Hi everybody, I am currently planning the installation of a perimeter overflow system on a San Juan fiberglass pool. I am looking for the best product to use as a channel. I am thinking of using the ACO brick slot drainage system that would be insert

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Key West pool dig spec

I have a customer that is wanting a liner replacement but he has a pool shape I have no information for.  Does anyone know of the shape "Key West"?  I am looking for a dig spec so I can get the measurements.

Thanks

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Hybred pools

We install fiberglass pools as well as building gunite pools.I'm starting to get request to combine the two.I've looked around online but haven't found much information..Is there any available info outhere ?

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Plastic vinyl liner coping

One of my customers has a pool that may be a Foxx pool. It is an oval, rounded ends and straight sides. It's plastic coping pushes down from the top over the top of a wall that is about 3/8" thick. The old coping is junk and the liner needs to be rep

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Help with gunite pool

I am building my first gunite pool. I have few questions pertaining to the build. The pool is going to be 12x36 with a five foot deep end. What is the depth of your shotcrete ? I was going 6" on the wall and 9" on the floor with a 12" beam. I am putt

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Swimming pool photos

Is anyone aware of a source for royalty free swimming pool photos.

I am looking to generate a printed guide for our customers to use when shopping for a pool.

In the guide clients will be able to see the different types of swimming pools along with add

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Kiln Fired Art Tile for Pool Design

Adding kiln-fired porcelain art tile to your pool, fountain, spa, sauna, outdoor environment designs offers customers the ability to display their favorite art, photography, abstract look, etc.  Taking advantage of adding art to your designs can set

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Pricing

I was wondering what an average price for a 20 x 40 gunite pool with the caretaker system and pebble tech or true tile runs in your area?  I'm just wondering how my pricing is compared to everyone else's.

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Shell with Hydrostatic Pressure.

So, I have a site with a ground water table at 18" below existing grade. What in everyone’s experience is the best method to cope with the constant pressure exerted against the shell in the event water is drained.

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Engineering and build for natural rock in pool

I have a natural lagoon pool that I am designing for a client and my desire is to build into the beam natural boulders. In the end I want it to look like the boulders were there and the pool was built around it. I am concerned with engineering and wa

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