Browse Forums Pools & Spas Re: General advice for a new pool - what do I need to know? 3Nov 29, 2020 9:23 pm The most important thing to know is that swimming pools are children's drowning risk, even when well designed, well protected and well maintained, more so when not. As pre purchase property inspector I have come across hundreds of dangerous pools 1 glass door remained open for minutes due to wind tunnel effect even though it was fitted with self closing device 2 Pool gate did not shut because bush grew in few days to foul locking mechanism 3 Furniture or other objects against safety fence 4 trees and shrubs against safety fence 5 pool and entertaining area enclosed by the same fence ( where people drink) When you have a pool you will have no peace, don't under estimate children, they can get around things when you are not looking. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog You should check your detail drawings, it may show downpipe within brick pier. 14 14121 XCEM Alpha flooring seems to relatively new and I could not found any reviews. Have you or someone you know have used it and would recommend over other subfloor options?… 2 7597 The last home I lived in didn't have a pool and when i went to sell it the agents were not happy, even telling me to put one in to sell the place. The agents weren't happy… 2 4257 |