Fiberglass pool install. Things you absolutely must consider doing when making your choices.

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Fiberglass pool install. Things you absolutely must consider doing when making your choices.

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4 жыл бұрын

So as you know, our family recently installed a brand new pool in our backyard. It took us about 4 1/2 weeks from start to finish. I just thought I would share a few things that I learned along the way that I think would be helpful for you and your family as you were making your decisions about how to set things up.

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@Jo_Thrilla 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video! Pool looks great! I'm starting the process of hopefully getting one soon.

@sherylyoung101 6 ай бұрын

Would love to see your tent over the pool. We are about to install a pool and love that idea. I am fair skinned, so that would be perfect!

@coloradofan7034 29 күн бұрын

Looks great! Nice pick. I am scared to pool the trigger

@a5703 29 күн бұрын

@@coloradofan7034 YOLO! Do it!!!

@_Moto215 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Looks awesome and thanks for the tips. Will definitely be taking everything you said into consideration.

@dennystamey7209 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful pool and great info we are having ours installed next month, lighting is awesome. I live right out side of Asheville so I just have to hate on one thing GO HEELS! hey great video Thanks Denny

@maureen14 2 жыл бұрын

I don't even own a house but I love looking at these fiberglass pool installs! Your pool looks beautiful! I'm just not a big fan of the dark-colored coping-stone I would have used a lighter color but that's just me personally. 🏖

@a5703 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I went went the darker bricks because they match the house.

@a5703 4 жыл бұрын

I mis-stated one thing in this video. When I was talking about the tent covering the first section of the pool on blistering hot days, I should’ve mentioned that the tent was 13 x 13 instead of 10 x 10 and we do have to stretch the tent out a little bit in order to get the legs to fit there. It’s definitely wider than 10 feet at that point.

@gamer2.0yeet12 2 жыл бұрын

Question for you… with your irrigation system, did you have the irrigation company come out first to remove or move lines/heads or did you wait until everything was completed with the pool before having them come out and fix what was messed up?

@a5703 2 жыл бұрын

@@gamer2.0yeet12 No, I knew that the backhoe and other heavy equipment were going to destroy everything anyway so I just let them do it as they needed to. Once the pool was put in we had completely new irrigation lines and drip lines placed around the pool. It worked out just fine that way. I would recommend that as opposed to doing a bunch more labor beforehand.

@stevenjacobs6934 3 жыл бұрын

We just had our installed, we opted for pavers over a concrete deck...we went with barrier reef pools...

@hask2515 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@SharpEdgeStandardOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Wow man congrats that looks awesome you're lucky! The American dream right there. If I had to guess this prob ran ya between 40-100k

@johnrx15 3 жыл бұрын

Getting a fiberglass pool installed in august. 16x40 with 1300sq ft concrete and decorative coping. $90k. That includes some extra stuff we did.. water jets, lighting, bubblers, and a large heater for fall time. Crazy how much costs add up on these projects.

@lanesteele240 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you guys get it turned around this year. Lets go tigers

@a5703 2 жыл бұрын

We absolutely have some work to do! I am almost certain that we will be heading in the right direction. I actually have a very good feeling about our future and we have a long way to go.

@lanesteele240 2 жыл бұрын

@@a5703 i want good rivalry games. The last 12 have been too one sided

@bear1983211 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Thank you. Question... When you mentioned the $2800 dollars for the coping stones... Is that 2800 dollars on top of the cost to to cantilever the edge?

@stevegoodwin3086 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good they could have taped off the coping Stones a little better when they did concrete you may be able to pressure wash that off the edge.

@rm-stl 3 жыл бұрын

This has been very helpful. Thanks for sharing. I’m signing my contract this week. The concrete around the back side, how many feet did you go from edge to pool? I’m considering 3.5.

@GabiXwaver 2 ай бұрын

please help......our underground pool is leaking and we cant find the reason ...so after a lot of tries to fix it people told us to use fiberglass ...... is it good and how long it will last......because its too expensive in my country and we are afraid to spend a lot on it and then it break or smthing bad happens to it.

@a5703 2 ай бұрын

This is one of the reasons we won with fiberglass. It is extremely thick and almost zero surface maintenance unlike a vinyl pool or even gunnite. I would strongly recommend a fiberglass pool. The only problem I see with fiberglass is that the sizes and shapes are limited. You can go much larger with vinyl or gunnite.

@melissadalton9468 3 жыл бұрын

I am in South Carolina and VERY interested in a fiberglass pool. However, the installers around here are giving me conflicting info and don't want to seem to do it. One is telling me the red clay we have is bad for it and our pool will "pop." I've seen so much i for saying this is not true. Another is telling me it's not more cost effective in the long run because tge sun affects the gel coat so we will neednto refinish it at similar pricing to concrete pool refinishing. Did you have these same issues with installera? I am so struggling to find unbiased and non-conflicting information. And your pool is beautiful!

@rm-stl 3 жыл бұрын

Is the G3 color upgrade worth getting? Looks like you have a version of blue sapphire?

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is sapphire G2. I never saw the G3 in person but the sales person told me it wasn’t really worth the upgrade price.

@yvetterobles8566 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Just wondering if they have any smaller ones than that, and wondering how much was the cement for your pool question beautiful yard nice great job thank you for the info I wish you could answer me those two questions I really am interested to know more or less you know for that size of a cement around the pool

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

I think I paid about $8500 for the concrete work. I think it was six dollars per square foot.This is a fiberglass pool and they definitely make versions that are smaller than this one. Go for it. You were going to love having a pool. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you

@anthonymanno1114 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos. We are getting the Coronado also and your videos have been helpful in visualizing the final product. Do you have any videos showing people in the pool just to get a sense of space?

@stevem4825 2 жыл бұрын

43? Dude, you're still a young man. That amount of sod shouldn't kick your ass! Nice job though.

@dfiant5846 Жыл бұрын

Did the retaining wall come with it?

@kristinemoe3331 4 жыл бұрын

Hi-we are in SC too. This is about pool size-how many people are you comfortably fitting in there? Also, did you go salt or chlorine? Thanks!

@a5703 4 жыл бұрын

Kristine Moe we went salt. After 2 months in the pool, I would say 8-9 is the ideal number for the Coronado. 😉

@laauurenp 3 жыл бұрын

@@a5703 We're looking at the Coronado (and the Bay Isle) right now. Thanks for the videos! What are the benefits of the salt system? Does it cost more or less? Does it make the water taste salty? Thanks!

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

Lauren Parish The salt system is generally less expensive to maintain. They say it is easier on the skin as well. Chlorine and some of the other harsh chemicals that go along with chlorine pools can leave the skin itchy and dry for some. Salt systems typically don’t irritate the eyes and the taste is very mild if it does get in your mouth. I would definitely recommend a salt system.

@yeyatatiana2076 3 жыл бұрын

@@a5703 thanks for that. I didn't even know salt was an option for fiberglass pools. We're just starting to research for our backyard. What did the pool itself run ya?

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

@@yeyatatiana2076 the pool shell itself was mid 30’s and all in with concrete irrigation and sod was about 54k.

@Blessd-savingrace 2 жыл бұрын

Like the cobblestone trim actually makes it pop!! Thank you for video Just 1 thing is plz talk louder🙉 Hard to hear

@ROMA--AETERNA 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Big question: are all the plumbing lines “flexible PVC” or *rigid Schedule 40 PVC?* …and what's the diameter?

@trig984 3 жыл бұрын

We are considering a fiberglass from Latham. What can you tell me about regrets?

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

No regrets on going Latham. Excellent quality. I wish I would have gone 1 foot wider. That is my only regret.

@anthonymanno1114 3 жыл бұрын

@@a5703 Do you think the Cambridge model would offer more swim space?

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

@@anthonymanno1114 I do think it would offer more swim space since it is 16 x 36 as opposed to this one which is 15 x 34. It does look like the Cambridge has more bench seating around the perimeter so that may take away a little bit from underwater swimming but overall it is a larger pool. I like it.

@michaelnagy1990 2 жыл бұрын

Nice brother. How much did it cost in total

@a5703 2 жыл бұрын

54k all in back in 2020.

@jeanettewilliams7744 Жыл бұрын

@@a5703 We live in NC. Do they come in this area? We wont need a retaining wall. Hoping to spend less then 50. Love you pool

@bear1983211 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me good much you paid the electrician?

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

He was part of the pool cost. I think I paid them an extra $200 to do the outlet in the wall.

@fatizaki3218 3 жыл бұрын

Please, what is the cost of everything?

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

$54k in 2020.

@camilopulgarin 3 жыл бұрын

Grate looking pool 🏊‍♂️ man good bless your family if you don’t mind me asking how much was your total investment?

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

54k in June 2020. Thanks so much

@rm-stl 3 жыл бұрын

Would you keep the 35 or go to a 40 if you had to do it over again?

@josephalbano5563 2 жыл бұрын

how noisy is the equipment? we're thinking of placing it outside our bedroom

@a5703 2 жыл бұрын

If you were getting the Pentair system you will be happy. We can barely hear it on the other side of the wall.

@fordmustang5856 Жыл бұрын

43...... 🤣... Says it like that's old. I'm making all my backyard all decking and hard scape. No mow yard

@nataliewaller1822 2 ай бұрын

How much for the pool and install

@a5703 2 ай бұрын

This was about four years ago right when Covid was starting. It was about $60,000 all in back then. That included the wall as well.

@TheRnsrns 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, if you don't mind me asking, what was the turn key project price? Uper 70k?

@Timelessphotographyboudoir Жыл бұрын

Hi, how is the pool holding up? Do you still love the pool?

@a5703 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful. We had an awesome summer out there. I need to upload a new video to show the three palm trees and other landscape upgrades we have done since.

@edziuw638 4 жыл бұрын

That is one nice looking pool we r getting ours next August that right next August their that busy. Looks great what color did you end up going with.

@Collindavis17 4 жыл бұрын

We went with G2 sapphire

@a5703 4 жыл бұрын

EDZIU W We have twoLED lights in the pool. I will try to upload a video of them at night later. We did the G2 finish, sapphire color. You are going to love this pool! We are so happy we did it.

@edziuw638 4 жыл бұрын

@@a5703 can't wait yea I would appreciate it if you could. We went with the tile n 4 deck jets and I wasn't sure on how many lights thanks again

@stevenjacobs6934 3 жыл бұрын

We ordered in March, just installed 2 weeks ago.. Love it, all done and swimming in it now!

@edziuw638 3 жыл бұрын

@@stevenjacobs6934 👍 gotta make a video congrats

@sarahperkins2108 Жыл бұрын

Nice pool. How deep is your pool?

@a5703 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I think it is 6 feet in the deep end, and 3 feet in the shallow end.

@contrerasre5158 3 жыл бұрын

I live in SC as well. May I ask much how do you pay for the fiber glass pool? You have such a great tip.

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

54k all-in 2020. Thank you

@Tkh21209 3 ай бұрын

which company did you use?

@a5703 3 ай бұрын

This is a Latham pool and the company that installed it. In Lexington was Griffin pools and spas. Another guy handled my brick coping and concrete though. Griffin does not do coping stones or bricks.

@chriseph8030 3 жыл бұрын

What did you end up going with for a pool cover ? Also what advice can you give on a pool vacuum ? Ours is being installed next week!

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, we didn’t end up doing a pool cover. In South Carolina we don’t have to winterize and I don’t have very many trees around the pool. We ended up going with the dolphin S300 as our cleaner. That thing works great! I would strongly consider it.

@chriseph8030 3 жыл бұрын

@@a5703 thanks! We’re in Charleston and under large live oaks . A cover is a must for us. Thanks for your suggestion on the vacuum !

@coder6083 3 жыл бұрын

What is that PVC tee looking thing hanging over the edge of the pool?

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

I had it pre-plumbed for a water feature. I have had something built since this video.

@johnfrancis7046 3 жыл бұрын

Did latham install the pool or a diffrent contractor?

@RoamingWithRobert 3 жыл бұрын

how much was the total cost, not including sod or sprinklers?

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

Prob $52k

@shadebernard6766 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. What’s the length and width of your pool?

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

15x34

@miamichi5 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍! What was the total cost without the grass? Thanks.

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

About $52k

@MyJason1998 3 жыл бұрын

What brand & color brick coping is this?

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

I am sorry. I don’t know. We had them closely match the brick of our home.

@mxracer32atyahoo 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell us what color you went with? Is it sapphire blue or pacific blue?

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, it was sapphire with G2 finish. Thanks

@mxracer32atyahoo 3 жыл бұрын

@@a5703 thank you for the reply. We’re about to sign a contract for a Latham pool (vista isle, we’re only a party of 3) and trying to decide between sapphire g2 and the pacific blue. 👍. We’re just north of you, outside of Charlotte. Thanks for your videos. They’ve helped tremendously.

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

@@mxracer32atyahoo I liked that color as well and ended up going with the sapphire and I am 100% happy with it. Private message me your cell phone and I will text you some pictures of it in the winter time and you can see what it looks like to get a better more realistic view.

@mxracer32atyahoo 3 жыл бұрын

@@a5703 can’t figure out the message on KZfaq. Send me a friend request on our Instagram page and we can do it there if you don’t mind. Insta: home_sweet_farmhome3 (just as it’s written with the underscores). Thanks !

@edziuw638 4 жыл бұрын

Also how many lights did you go with ?? Thank you

@Collindavis17 4 жыл бұрын

We went with 2 led lights

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

Just posted a new video of the lights. Check it out.

@edziuw638 2 жыл бұрын

@@a5703 They started my coronado today believe me I'm taken back how much work goes into installing one thanks again for the info on your videos.

@a5703 2 жыл бұрын

@@edziuw638 Congratulations. Keep us posted on how things go with the progress. You’re absolutely right that there is a lot that goes into it! It was all worth it though.

@edziuw638 2 жыл бұрын

@@a5703 Will do

@teybabes3240 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm in SC as well ,and just had a pool installed too. Who did your concrete work ? In your video you stated someone did the coping for $ 2800 but your your entire concrete job was about $8500. Was the $2800 included in the $8500 ? By the way your project results are beautiful.

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

The price of the coping stones was on top of the $8500 I paid for the concrete work.

@teybabes3240 3 жыл бұрын

@@a5703 who did the concrete work ?

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

@@teybabes3240 Will send you a PM

@teybabes3240 3 жыл бұрын

@@a5703 ok thank you

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

@@teybabes3240 I thought there was a way for me to instant message you or send you a private message but I don’t see how. Do you know of a way that I can send you a private message? I’d rather not put his name and phone number out there on KZfaq without asking him.

@shimmyhinnah 2 жыл бұрын

No privacy = no ability to skinny dip. Trees recommended!

@a5703 2 жыл бұрын

Just added 3 palms, 19 Leland cypress and 12 other bushes and shrubs for privacy

@dddarnell 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great! Do you remember what the cost of concrete was per sq foot?

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

I think I paid $6.00 per foot in SC.

@dddarnell 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks- that's great- it's $8-10/ sq foot here.

@yeyatatiana2076 3 жыл бұрын

@@dddarnell where's here? We're just starting to look at fiberglass pools in CA.

@dddarnell 3 жыл бұрын

@@yeyatatiana2076 in Kentucky. We have now found a different concrete company to do broom swept at $6.30 per foot thankfully. The pool shells though have gone up about 20% since covid.

@yeyatatiana2076 3 жыл бұрын

@@dddarnell good to know. That's a nice look. We're looking at that compost decking as an option as well. The hardest part here ( San Francisco) the fiberglass companies are very few! Have you started to price out yet? We really like the rectangular shape I've heard that the free form were much higher in price. Is this the case?

@damarishenderson1985 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!!! What was the costs?

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

Everything you see here totaled $54,000. Pool, rocks, all costs, grass, wall, etc.

@kristibugajski791 3 жыл бұрын

We’re signing our contract this week to have this pool installed in Mocksville, NC. What color did you go with? We’re leaning toward the darker blue. Great videos! Thank you! Beautiful oasis!

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

@@kristibugajski791 G2 Sapphire. You will love the pool

@gused82 3 жыл бұрын

Come on man , 2 pallets of grass and you are put down for a couple of days, thats nothing at 43 years old, thats 2 to 3 hrs of work .........

@a5703 3 жыл бұрын

Not for me. I had to do a lot of prep and cutting of the turf to get it to fit. Then shoveling all of the topsoil about 30 feet from the source. It wasn’t just throwing it out there. Plus, I am a banker. I’ve never done this before. Ha ha!

@gused82 3 жыл бұрын

@@a5703 banker ..... thats why i get it now , im a business administrator and high end remodeler but as contractor im very hands on , from concrete electrical plumbing drywall everything tape and float painting , landscaping ,auto mechanic , and i work with my office work too from estimates to marketing i always try to give the best example to my guys which is quality and good work

@jhonnycifuentes6638 3 жыл бұрын

Damn this guy does it all

@pcmactek 3 жыл бұрын

Your title for this video is all wrong - you should have called it (Let me show you what we did) instead of (things you must consider) your talking points are all POOL 101 stuff - thanks for the effort, Jeeez!