tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31788295.post6002627914047766381..comments2024-03-26T05:27:10.499-04:00Comments on Landscape Designer: Thinking about a pool for this summer?Paul Corsetti (416)455-5515http://www.blogger.com/profile/08641753130780076265noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31788295.post-79835996507672859342011-01-13T10:07:38.803-05:002011-01-13T10:07:38.803-05:00Your Pool Contractor should know exactly how to se...Your Pool Contractor should know exactly how to set the concrete around the pool to accept a coping stone. If not, then that would raise a warning flag for me...<br /><br />The concrete is to sit flush with the pool edge so that a mortar bed can be laid on enough of the concrete that it will properly secure the stone down. A good stone mason will explain this process to you as well... I like to use 14 inch wide coping just for this reason so that the stone has a lot of area to grab on to in terms of securing to the concrete edge. The over-hang is usually set at 1.5 to 2 inches as an edge so that swimmers can hang on to the coping for a rest while in the pool in deep water.Paul Corsetti (416)455-5515https://www.blogger.com/profile/08641753130780076265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31788295.post-74735166337397050402011-01-11T06:43:22.187-05:002011-01-11T06:43:22.187-05:00Thanks wonderful post, we are getting an above gro...Thanks wonderful post, we are getting an above ground pool installed 'inground' and want to opt for the stone coping.<br /><br />question, can you advise us on how to best place the concrete to set the coping? How far in etc to the edge of the top of the pool? Thickness? Its a 9x4.5 Oval shaped pool, soon to be excavated and installed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31788295.post-72209554744944991282010-04-16T08:48:53.413-04:002010-04-16T08:48:53.413-04:00Hi there,
If you are in the GTA area, I would loo...Hi there,<br /><br />If you are in the GTA area, I would look up "The Poolcraft Company" which is based out of Richmond Hill.<br /><br />Jason and his team have been performing like stars every time I have a pool project come up. You can find them here: http://www.poolcraft.ca/<br /><br />Or call them direct at: 905 884 2720 ...Toll free: 1 877 469 6649Paul Corsetti (416)455-5515https://www.blogger.com/profile/08641753130780076265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31788295.post-64230994095144146192007-05-31T09:49:00.000-04:002007-05-31T09:49:00.000-04:00Hi Paul- my wife and I want to put in an above gro...Hi Paul- my wife and I want to put in an above ground pool. I have to level the area first with a bobcat, which is not a big deal. We've got a pool almost picked out- but the problem I have, is I cannot get any installers recommended by the dealer, to come out and see my backyard, and give me a price to install!!! Can you recommend a few above ground pool installers....thxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31788295.post-37878004806729027882007-03-24T22:46:00.000-04:002007-03-24T22:46:00.000-04:00Hi Melissa,Depending on where you are located, the...Hi Melissa,<BR/><BR/>Depending on where you are located, there should be a local building supplier or stone masonry supplier in your area. Check with your local listings for a brick or stone supplier... also check with garden and landscape suppliers. Some garden centers may be able to lead you in the direction needed for a local supplier in your area.<BR/><BR/>Listings to look under: <BR/><BR/>Natural Stone dealers<BR/>Landscape Suppliers<BR/>Garden Centers<BR/>Stone Yards<BR/>Pool Coping<BR/>Natural Stone CopingPaul Corsetti (416)455-5515https://www.blogger.com/profile/08641753130780076265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31788295.post-20596210760947849542007-03-24T18:43:00.000-04:002007-03-24T18:43:00.000-04:00Hi, I am interested in your comment about coping. ...Hi, I am interested in your comment about coping. We have an inground vinyl pool with ugly white metal coping around the edge and I want to replace it with a rock like edging that looks more natural. Where would I find that type of material?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31788295.post-43243437351449226012007-01-18T14:19:00.000-05:002007-01-18T14:19:00.000-05:00Basically you can pour that concrete pad almost im...Basically you can pour that concrete pad almost immediately after the pool is constructed. Assuming that you live in an area that has stable soil structure, there should not be a problem.<br /><br />Pool excavations are usually backfilled with 3/4 inch clear gravel...this minimizes settlement and helps to drain water away from the exterior of the pool walls. A 4 inch minimum thickness, concrete pad is then poured around the pool deck area...it actually helps to tie into the pool structure and make things stronger.<br /><br />Just make sure the installer for the concrete pad has tamped the sub-grade properly...you can also ask for a wire mesh or re-bar to be included in the concrete pour for added strength. <br /><br />If an excavation of any sort is not back-filled with gravel, then your whole situation changes, you'd have to wait about 2 to 3 years for any earth to settle when it has been disturbed to depths of 5 or 6 feet.Paul Corsetti (416)455-5515https://www.blogger.com/profile/08641753130780076265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31788295.post-12452061723991318252007-01-18T11:48:00.000-05:002007-01-18T11:48:00.000-05:00Hi Paul,
Good artical, We are doing exactly what...Hi Paul,<br /><br />Good artical, We are doing exactly what you stated. The contractor is all set. Permits are approved and the plans are all set. One thing I would like to know. We are planning on installing a textured concrete patio around the pool. I like in the north east as well. Instalation is scheduled for March. How lond do we need to wait to let the ground settle before the patio is poured? Thank you in advance.<br /><br />PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com