Help! Pool area disaster
We have just removed our pool fence (complies with regulations) however the full view of our pool has always been obstructed by the flagstone patio paving. we have toyed with cutting back the paving area and putting in a set of stairs to update this area. I know it's a disaster but I have avoided spending even though I know my time has come to part with some$$.
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Comments (9)Hi Louise, I have come across this issue quite a lot on my travels. The main issue is that the best way of designing the room is to get a sketch done or a 3D visual of the room before you start so you can see all aspects, the light quality etc... This way details like your ceiling will be highlighted at the design stage. Apologies, easy to mention this in retrospect. If you do another project I would be happy to offer an illustration service for you. www.3dinteriorillustration.co.uk The answer to the problem at this stage depends a lot on the style of the finished room. If its modern I would always suggest using the beams as they are as a feature, boxing them in can look a little heavy sometimes. Spend a little time and money preparing the surface and paint them gloss white, they will look very architectural and can addd to the overall aesthetic.This is a project I did in Australia, the beams are used externally but the same principle applies. We decided to expose theme, spay them gloss white and make a feature of them. Hope this helps and good luck with the project. Martin...See MorePlease help... I want to build a lap pool in here..
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Comments (12)I worked in Australia building swimming pools, including some celeb clients. If you can, try to get hold of a copy of ‘poolside’ magazine from Australia. This is a consumer magazine and should give you lots of inspiration. Construction-wise we would normally pour a concrete ring beam around the pool deck that would anchor into the top of the pool sides with metal rebar dowels. Next the bullnose pavers would be overhung around the edge of the pool and then paved up to, before grouting. By the looks of it you’d be retrofitting this pool surround so could cause structural issues if the ground around the pool is not well compacted, and the ring beam moved, while being attached to the pool itself. With this in mind, you may want to look at something like compacted hardcore with a resin bonded gravel over the top. This will be non slip, can flex, if the ground moves, and by the time you’ve poured concrete and then paved it, would be cheaper and faster to install. Aesthetically, it may also be a good fit? Am not sure on compatibility for use around pools - perhaps seek reassurance from a U.K. provider first and then contract a reputable local provider. Decking is another option but slip resistance could be an issue on natural timber and the synthetic stuff fades and warps. Hope it goes well : )...See Moreoklouise
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4 years agoAll you need to do is replace the retaining wall with limestone blocks and repave the pool surrounds we also had the same crappy brown paving... you could put in steps for the slop or put in some fake lawn for the slope which would be easier... you wouldnt need to change the crazy paving as its still in good shape... you would get the most bang for your buck with changing just those things which really look dated.... this is the after and before look for our place.... I also recoated the pool which was a massive job...
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