Author Topic: Spa Project (Read 1903 times)

rpm · « **Reply #45 on:** November 30, 2007, 11:19:53 PM »

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Originally posted by DREDIOCK
Question for those of you who have had a spa for more then a year.

How much use does yours get by you?
Just about everyone I know who has or had one did the same thing.
they got it. Used it alot for the first few months to a year. then after a year or so it gets used less and less by them and more by visitors and the kids.

Im not tryingot mock.
Just saying what I've seen.

The only one I know of that still consistantly uses theirs is the son of an owner who plays alot of sports.

Everyone else its become more of an orniment. And something for company to use when they come over.

That's not far from the truth. Like anything else the new wears off of it after a while. They are still nice to have, especially in the winter. If you have back pain, they are great therapy. I haven't used mine as much as I could, but my covered patio is under a constant state of construction (5 years and running).

[Note To Self: Never hire brother-in-law as contractor. Definitely never pay in advance.]

Gunslinger · « **Reply #46 on:** November 30, 2007, 11:22:52 PM »

but can anyone estimate how much a 16x30 hole 45" deep would cost me?

eagl · « **Reply #47 on:** December 01, 2007, 12:13:17 AM »

Dunno about the cost, but regarding how much people actually USE a hot tub, I used mine all the time. It wasn't an in-ground tub and I didn't really have it set up for entertainment or privacy, but I probably used it 2-3 times a week especially in the winter when it was nice to be able to enjoy the outdoors without freezing my butt off.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #48 on:** December 01, 2007, 08:19:59 AM »

I use a spa this day and age (and have for 5 years) about 2-3 times a week now at the YMCA which is 20 minutes away. There is always a muscle group or joints that are in need of swirling hot water.

It's gonna be nice not to have to share the spa with 10 other people whom I don't know ...

DiabloTX · « **Reply #49 on:** December 01, 2007, 08:35:06 AM »

That looks like it could hold 6 - 8 couples, a nice size for a swinger's party. Just make sure you have private areas that people can split off to "if the mood is right."

Not that I know anything about swinging...

Ripsnort · « **Reply #50 on:** December 01, 2007, 08:45:09 AM »

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Originally posted by DiabloTX
That looks like it could hold 6 - 8 couples, a nice size for a swinger's party. Just make sure you have private areas that people can split off to "if the mood is right."

Not that I know anything about swinging...

At my age, swingers means someone turning you over to change your diaper...

Ripsnort · « **Reply #51 on:** January 10, 2008, 08:46:13 AM »

Well, we're about 1/2 done. No work was done for 2 weeks during the holidays..

The stones have been set albeit they need to get a couple more to fill the gaps. Spa was temporarily filled with water to "weight" it down so it will settle correctly before they begin pouring colored-stamped concrete decking around the area.

The orange circle represents where the Natural Gas Fireplace will exist.

The spa water piping was pressure checked and natural gas lines laid in the trenches and buried. We still have the natural gas lines to run under the house.

There is a ton of post-completion landscaping to do but I have all spring to make it "an environment you want to relax in, not necessarily in the tub". That translates into alot of plants.

I'm hoping next week we'll see good weather so that the concrete can be poured. We're shooting for a Feb. 3rd finish date but I'm not holding my breath...

The geese are starting to circle so I hope they finish it before the season ends!

Ripsnort · « **Reply #52 on:** January 21, 2008, 08:46:59 PM »

Alittle more progress...concrete is in..everything should be done by Feb. 3rd EXCEPT the landscaping, which I am doing myself.
The concrete is dirty, thus not showing its true "saddle" color.
Things not complete as of tofay (besides the dirtwork, landscaping)
B--lue tile that creeps up to the bottom of the concrete inside the spa.
--Rock around and ledge on the gas fireplace.(Logs are not in fireplace either.)
--Gas pipes under the housing feeding the heater are not in yet.
--Attachements for the cover (flush in the concrete deck)

Superbowl Sunday should be a "hot" one! Go GIANTS!

This next two weeks are going to be hell, the spa and the Family room remodel must be complete all by Superbowl Sunday. The contractors are saying they can do it. We'll see!

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rpm · « **Reply #53 on:** January 21, 2008, 08:52:14 PM »

As an owner of natural gas wells in the Barnett Shale I strongly urge you to keep it at 104F year round and the fireplace should be an eternal flame to honor all the hard work done at Boeing.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #54 on:** January 21, 2008, 09:06:57 PM »

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Originally posted by rpm
As an owner of natural gas wells in the Barnett Shale I strongly urge you to keep it at 104F year round and the fireplace should be an eternal flame to honor all the hard work done at Boeing.

That's an eternal flame would be 100,000 BTU's burning a hole in my carbon footprint!

And doood...it's "The Lazy B", not Boeing.

BiGBMAW · « **Reply #55 on:** January 21, 2008, 09:10:12 PM »

lol rpm.. u are the reason for glabal warming..hehe

Rip thsi next summer we will begin the same project...backyard makeover, we just finished the retaining wall and gate..to keep the dam dogs out of the pool and mud.. we need decking and spa

But..today i was recaulking soem tiel in the bath tub...and a few tiel were loose...I pulled them out and more began to get loose..seesm liek soem moister has been doing a wee bit damage in the bathtub shower.....So..Im not sure if I need to replace all the tile..(we would like to update bathroom)..or just fix the minium..if possible...I find out tomorrow

rpm · « **Reply #56 on:** January 21, 2008, 09:13:42 PM »

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Originally posted by Ripsnort
And doood...it's "The Lazy B".

roflmao How did I ever NOT see that one? Advantage Ripsnort.

Thruster · « **Reply #57 on:** January 22, 2008, 02:41:14 AM »

Gun, I see no-one's taken a shot at your question about the cost of excavation except for Laser but I bet you'll be looking at more like $500 - $1,000 for the dig.

The only question is the ground, in Dallas we had whiterock just under the surface and our pool dig (in 1970) was a real hassle as I recall.

Gunslinger · « **Reply #58 on:** January 22, 2008, 07:17:33 AM »

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Originally posted by Thruster
Gun, I see no-one's taken a shot at your question about the cost of excavation except for Laser but I bet you'll be looking at more like $500 - $1,000 for the dig.

The only question is the ground, in Dallas we had whiterock just under the surface and our pool dig (in 1970) was a real hassle as I recall.

Thanks actually,

We decided against it as we do not want to risk damaging the liner again. It has to be custum made and is pretty expensive.

I am working on the deck though. I tore the old one out and just as I thought it opened up the yard completley. I'm in the process of building a smaller one with a bigger ladder going into the pool. I'm re-using most of the old wood as I'm on a shoestring budget.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #59 on:** January 22, 2008, 08:29:49 AM »

Big and Gun,
Post pics of your projects! I love watching work progress, and lessons learned is so valuable!