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Also - skimmer was too low and had to be raised as well... they chipped it out and did whatever! I hope that someone will tell us that all should be fine and we will end up with a 14" step as the only issue or that something else needs to be address before they go any further. Thank you

UPDATE! The "existing" patio is new, and was deliberately poured lower, to accommodate full size pavers - thin pavers were never ever intended for this area, as it was planned so that all the pavers would match. The pool contractors goofed, and it's official - they - the pool and footings were made TOO LOW (3 inches). Today - we went to the house (it's new construction) and they have poured 3 inches of new concrete on top of the existing pool shell and footings. We see this a a big issue.. maybe we are over reacting, but my husband is afraid that if they didn't use some type of bonding agent between these 2 layers - it will eventually crack. Another issue we see is regarding the first step into the pool (which actually is a sun shelf) Now since they had to add an additional 3 inches the first step into the pool from the deck will be over 14 inches - because they have NOT raised the inside pool steps, only the outside of the shell and footings. Maybe it's not a big deal.. ?? but if it is we need to know.

well - this is the problem - we think they are covering up the issue and saying everything is fine when it's not. From day one, there was to be full size pavers on the Lanai.. extending to the pool coping. Then they call and say they want us to sign a wavier because they are putting thin pavers instead of the full pavers on the lanai... they changed this midstream. My husband then researched and found out the thin pavers can vary greatly in color and size - and this was NOT what was originally planned. According to the pool company it was because they contractor poured the deck to high, therefore they need to use thin pavers. We called the contractor and they said - no.. the deck was poured to accommodate full size pavers. meanwhile, the pool was shot, and footing were poured too low, but they are now saying "don't worry - we are using full pavers throughout" but they aren't saying how they plan to address the height issue - they are pretending that there isn't an issue.

well - this is the problem - we think they are covering up the issue and saying everything is fine when it's not. From day one, there was to be full size pavers on the Lanai.. extending to the pool coping. Then they call and say they want us to sign a wavier because they are putting thin pavers instead of the full pavers on the lanai... they changed this midstream. My husband then researched and found out the thin pavers can vary greatly in color and size - and this was NOT what was originally planned. According to the pool company it was because they contractor poured the deck to high, therefore they need to use thin pavers. We called the contractor and they said - no.. the deck was poured to accommodate full size pavers. meanwhile, the pool was shot, and footing were poured too low, but they are now saying "don't worry - we are using full pavers throughout" but they aren't saying how they plan to address the height issue - they are pretending that there isn't an issue.

The pool is not finished and coping will go around the pool edge, and paver's will go over the entire area, including the already poured concrete lanai. Our understanding was that both the pool and the lanai area needed to pitch (towards the dotted line - that's where the drain strips will be). With the pool and footers as low as they are - even when they put on the coping and paver's, they will never reach the same height as the lanai area paver's - unless someone builds up the area another 3-4 inches on top of the paver's 3 inches.

Chris, Sorry - I rattled on too much, and would have helped if I checked my spelling!! but yes - that is exactly what I was trying to say. They made the pool and the footings too low. The entire pool deck will be with pavers, however - only the lanai is currently a concrete portion, the remaining area from the edge of the Lanai to the pool is dirt - and will be paved. Hope this makes a little sense - I have attached a picture.

Hi, I just joined in hopes to find out if we have a problem. Contractors are saying everything is all set... but my husband who is pretty (very) knowledgeable in construct doesn't think so. We are building a FL home with a pool. We indicated that we would be using paver bricks for the pool surface, and the builder dropped the lanai's deck to accommodate full size pavers. Pool contracted had initiate meeting with us, and went on to say how they would only use full size as mixing thick and thins would not be ideal, since they are different size and colors may be substantially off. Well, when I called and informed them of my paver choice, they wanted to "make sure I knew" that the pavers would be mixed (thick and thins). When the paver installer called I spoke more in depth with him about the thick & thin pavers and he went on to tell me that there could be a big difference in color, but with existing decks, that is the way they do it. Our deck wasn't "existing" but new - and made for the full size pavers. My husband went and inspected the pool and he sees the pool shell pitching way lower then the deck, and the footers for the screen are also lower. He is concerned as to how they plan to handle this, but now they are saying it was just a miscommunication, and that we will get full size pavers. My husbands thoughts are they will try and build it up, and that we will end up having issues down the road as the 2 joined areas could separate and cause cracking and such... Can anyone tell us if this sounds like a 'cover-up' or a common occurrence that is a easy fix! Thank you