64 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com Issues resulting from a job done too fast include: • Compromised Structural Integrity: This can result in issues such as leaks, cracks and uneven settling over time. • Subpar Materials: Using subpar materials may initially lower costs but can lead to the financial burdens of repairs and replacements down the line. • Lack of Attention to Detail: Building a custom pool requires careful planning and execution. Speeding through the procedure can result in oversights and mistakes that detract from the overall quality and aesthetics of the finished product. • Limited Customization Options: Fast building may also limit your options for customization, as builders prioritize speed over design flexibility. This can result in a cookie-cutter pool that fails to reflect your unique vision and preferences. Ensuring you get the job done is not enough,” Futeral said. “It is imperative you get the job done correctly.” FURNISHINGS By the design stage, you’ll probably be giving thought to pool furnishings such as tables, chairs, umbrellas, inner tubes, inflatable pool floats and toys, with visions of playing your first game of Marco Polo. But other items you might not think of in the beginning that are just as critical include automated electrical and lighting systems, pool safety covers, water filtration and circulation and ongoing professional maintenance. And while all this can sound like considerable effort just to install a new pool, Dukes and Futeral both said the alternative is a lot of wasted time and a job that could eventually result in costly headaches. “Prep work can make a pool project move twice as fast and make it more cost effective as well,” Dukes said. Planning ahead might even help you keep a nextdoor neighbor friendship in good standing without unnecessary hassle. “It might seem like a lot of front-end work, but it is really worth it in the end,” Futeral said. “You’ll be so much happier with how the pool looks and how you want to use it – and you’ll be able to create a lot of happy memories and enjoy the pool for a long, long time.” Grandscapes Landscaping Grandscapes Landscaping Grandscapes Landscaping coastal dwellings
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