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Archive for August, 2007

Pool update and BBQ area.

I will put in a wall light and plug sockets either side of the BBQ also the worktop height will allow for you to put in an under counter (beer) fridge if needed.

The block work is now finished with the exception of possibly raising the BBQ wall, these photos should give you an idea of the finished wall heights, I think we have managed to give some privacy without loosing the views.

1. View from top patio
2. View from bottom patio
3. View from bottom patio when pretending to lie on a sun bed

When we build the water feature the wall height will seem even lower.

1. View facing south from the top patio.
2. Square steps where already in but i think they look inn keeping with the pool shape.
3. BBQ area we could still raise this depending on the finished design. ( I will send some drawings)

Large Swimming Pool Picture Link

Let me know if you want anything changed.

Surrounding wall is one meter high i have built curved steps to the top patio area as it matches the curved roof above.

The backfill is now in and we have vibrated the soil with a compactor, then laid down a steel mesh with steel reinforcing bars with the screed on top.

The picture below has the man pointing out the shower drain to the left of the gate way.

I think 4 blocks high around the pool is enough but it might be sensible to raise the BBQ area at least 2 or 3 more block for wind protection. I will also install two low plug sockets on the BBQ wall.

The walls for the terrace are now in, tomorrow is a fiesta so will backfill on Thursday, then it will start to look like a pool.

The block work is seperated every few meters with a reinforced column for added strength this is also connected to the foundations

This Pool was built in 2005 by Natura Design.