Neall Alcott

Finally getting off my ass here and posting the final pictures from the pool construction. Since the last update, the fence and landscaping was completed. I still need to get the grass growing in some spots, but with summer upon us, I’ll just what until Sept / Oct. We’ve been enjoying the pool for about […]

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Pool Pix 060, originally uploaded by nalcott.

We’re getting there!

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Pool Pix 059, originally uploaded by nalcott.

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Pool Pix 058, originally uploaded by nalcott.

Shot from across the pool.

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Pool Pix 057, originally uploaded by nalcott.

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Pool Pix 056, originally uploaded by nalcott.

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Pool Pix 055, originally uploaded by nalcott.

Here are some shots post-construction of the retaining wall. It’s starting to come together. Next Monday, the fence goes in.

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Pool Pix 053, originally uploaded by nalcott.

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Pool Pix 052, originally uploaded by nalcott.

Here’s a shot of the retaining wall as it’s being built. And that’s Ginny, my pool girl…

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Pool Pix 047, originally uploaded by nalcott.

Here is a shot of the dry concrete. It’s been about 1.5 weeks since any major activity has taken place (mostly electrical work and inspections are going on).
Tomorrow (5/2/07) […]

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Pool Pix 045, originally uploaded by nalcott.

All of the shots I’ve posted are from our deck, but here is one looking from the pool patio back to our house. Since we live on a slope, […]

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Pool Pix 034, originally uploaded by nalcott.

Here is a shot of the concrete after the pour was finished. It’s starting to take shape!

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Pool Pix 031, originally uploaded by nalcott.

After about 2 days, the pool was filled with water and the concrete was getting poured. The white strips they are putting down are vinyl expansion joints.

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Pool Pix 027, originally uploaded by nalcott.

Now the pool liner was installed and they are filling the pool (via our garden house).

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Pool Pix 021, originally uploaded by nalcott.

Here you can see the forms for the concrete decking and paths. They’ve also put gravel in the pool bottom.