Swim Pond How To | Installing A 6' Vertical Wall Of Water Against A House

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We have had many inquiries about how we built the vertical wall that allows us to have 6' of water against our house, so here it is ;) SWIM POND HOW-TO! An in-depth, STEP-BY-STEP, HOW-WE-DID-IT! Now mind you, all situations are different and you should definitely consult structural engineers before attempting such a thing BUT this is my house and I like to practice at home! It is a definitive guide to our methods (which came from many past projects) and how we applied our skills to build one of the coolest parts of THE OASIS AT MODERN DESIGN! This recreational water feature is so sweet ;)
Let us know what you think POST COMMENTS QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS in the comments below! DO YOU THINK IT WILL STAND THE TEST OF TIME?
Happy Pondering ;-)
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@Idaho-oasis 11 месяцев назад

John g. Is a detail guy.

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

LOL you know it! Hope you guys are doing great out there- tell the family I say hello!

@mdonblacktoday Месяц назад

Out of all the videos from all the different companies, or people that build these natural pools, I HAVE NEVER SEEN AN IDEA AS UNIQUE, OR COOL AS THIS. A SWIM POND RIGHT UP AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE HOUSE...WOW.

@Lwimmermastermetalart 11 месяцев назад

I gotta stop watching these videos because I simply envy you guys with all your great ponds

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

It’s def an addiction! If you must you can just start building. Go to an Aquascape regional build and “get your feet wet” :)

@Lwimmermastermetalart 11 месяцев назад

@@KoiAddiction well I already do have a small pond (1000 gal) which I built totally myself. Was rough as I’m 73 years old and did everything by hand. I don’t have big boulders obviously. Sort of why I have pond envy LOL. I did use Aquascape products , they are the best. Everyone starts small then wants bigger. Again hence the envy. I’ve learned a ton over the year and finally have the perfect eco system. My Koi surprised me by giving me 3 babies. I DIDN’T even know I had a female. In a month and a half they have grown to 5 inches which is bigger than they say they should be. Anyway it’s so awesome living the Aquascape lifestyle. Big or small.

@bradparker649 11 месяцев назад

I can't believe all the details you guys created.

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

Yea, seemed like we were never going to finish…wait we still aren’t finished 😂

@AbboyTopan 11 месяцев назад

John G, is Top G!

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for spending a few minutes with us and sharing in our journey!

@Alligator.commonsnappers 10 месяцев назад

Does it look amazing, yes. Do I wonder about the integrity of that foundation long term, also a yes. What’s done is done but I’ve spent time around basement and crawl space waterproofing guys and water can find it’s way into basements with simple grading problems due to rain let alone a standing column of water 6-8’ deep. I’d personally have cut the pond in about 36” from the home and done some flat stone and overhanging plants along the home which would make it appear it’s up against the home.

@bobs8005 7 месяцев назад

That would make a lot more sense than this. Unnecessary risk here

@igloo2862 8 месяцев назад

It’s gorgeous and I hope it never leaks, but there are so many little things that could go wrong, this seems like a disaster waiting to happen if done multiple times. All it takes is a small gap and tiny tear in the lining for water to be constantly touching the foundation

@bobs8005 7 месяцев назад

Reminds me of some oceangate “engineering”

@Poseidonponds 11 месяцев назад

Blown away! Such magnificent work and loved the instructional narration with the build, a great how to video for sure!!!

@KoiAddiction 10 месяцев назад

I love that you always interact ;)

@madmaggots8658 11 месяцев назад

Love it. Pool beer required in summer!

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

Pool margaritas ok?

@catherineengle4196 11 месяцев назад

John, Mexican food always makes things better 😁....Wow yall put in a lot of effort, like you said, for it to disappear. Killer job on your beautiful oasis. God bless y'all 😊

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

Yes dear there was a lot of detail that could easily go unnoticed for sure! Have an awesome day ;)

@Whips_World 10 месяцев назад

Masterpiece 901!

@KoiAddiction 10 месяцев назад

It was fun but I’m glad it’s done :-)

@christophercousins184 11 месяцев назад

Magnificent! I'm obsessed with building one some day.

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

It is so much fun! It would be better if I was loaded with cash. The experience would have been much more relaxing if there were no financial stresses or strains…Other than that it was an amazing experience ;)

@shanehugehugentugler903 11 месяцев назад

Awesome!! Love seeing the journey!! Cant wait for the next one. Thanks John. Aloha from Hawaii

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

Aloha! Thanks for staying with us for the ride ;)

@kormatoes3485 10 месяцев назад

Well dam that’s prolly the best pond/floating house available ever seen 😮

@mikejurnak4253 7 месяцев назад

WoW, you are a Master at your Craft 🍻

@mattbrown4895 11 месяцев назад

So cool to see! I always love seeing how the sausage gets made. Bummer on the mixer, but you got to appreciate it Roman-style! Thanks for all your sharing. My team and I just got Rookie of the Year for the southeast at this Pondo, and we couldn't have done it without all the great info you have compiled and shared. I'll tag you when we put out footage of our recent, cool project. Thanks MDA and John!

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

Awesome stuff, congrats on your award!!! I am glad to hear that our stuff has helped you guys on your journey ;) Keep on rockin guys ;)

@137cjohanmathew6 8 месяцев назад

Just purely amazing

@logospathos3202 2 месяца назад

Just beautiful! 😮

@elizabethmetcalf2780 15 дней назад

WOW!!! That is awesome!😊

@SuperHigh09 10 месяцев назад

Nice man, that's beautiful

@KoiAddiction 10 месяцев назад

Tyvm! And thanks for hanging with us😎

@anthonylind8871 11 месяцев назад

Wow! Really seems like one of a kind but also something others would love to do.

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

I AM SURE IT WILL BE DONE AGAIN. I AM ALREADY DREAMING OF WHAT TO DO NEXT TIME- I SIMPLY NEED A PERSON WITH A VERY LARGE BUDGET TO CHALLENGE MY ARTISTIC IDEAS THESE DAYS LOL 😂

@andrewstephens6894 11 месяцев назад

Amazing craftsmanship! Well done!

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

It was a “big time” for sure ;) I am glad we are done with it. Koi viewing window next time !

@ultimatefishkeeping 11 месяцев назад

@@KoiAddiction 👍🏼🙂👍🏼❤️

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

SEEMS LIKE A KOI WINDOW IS IN THE WORKS NOW. I THOUGHT ABOUT DOING ONE IN THE BACK OF THE GROTTO BUT MY DESIRE TO SIMPLY GET FINISHED TOOK OVER,,,

@buddymccormack8668 11 месяцев назад

I followed the 20 something part series building this Oasis, And I'm loving the detail and planning ahead that went into it. You can just keep making videos about just this pond and the building of it, and I'll keep watching in amazement.

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

Lol - I feel like I have about made it to the end of the road. There’s not a whole lot more of the project that I haven’t covered at this point but I’m sure I’ll think of some thing else.😎 oh, I guess the installing of the actual concrete vault remains…

@buddymccormack8668 11 месяцев назад

@KoiAddiction I would watch that, lol 😆 Also, I see your company doing more when it comes to aquatic plants, carnivorous plants, and those kinds of details, video idea, maybe??? Just a thought .......

@gbbudd7772 11 месяцев назад

@@KoiAddiction i just made a video on edging it seems to be a topic and task a lot of people just don't have a full grasp on. especially when thinking out side the box and making wet areas outside what is perceived as the edge of the pond this might be a great video for you . that and building the negative edge if you haven't already

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

For sure- I just did that on the project the team is building right now and it is so cool (and fun) to do on larger ponds. Those riparian areas are so important to the success of large jobs ;)

@darrylschultz5867 10 месяцев назад

Wow man just awesome

@IramGalindo-vc3nx 2 дня назад

Could you put together a video of the entire build? The whole thing ya know

@Legend70223 10 месяцев назад

Man that's awesome 👌

@johnrugg4511 11 месяцев назад

Real neat ingenious work there John & team.

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! It was a very fun part of the project!

@sharontolbert1947 10 месяцев назад

You the man

@southernrainforest 11 месяцев назад

John G for genius, amazing project, attention to detail and finished beautifully, well done to you and the crew. I like that even though no one knows the detail under that water, but you went to all that effort, for an area that won't be seen. That says more about you as a person and that all aspects of a job must be done right. I would be confident having John G and the crew on site.

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for the kind words! We really did love every nook and cranny of this project. No one would know how much love we put into the detailing of this if we didn’t take the time to make these videos…now they do 😂 The. Joy is in the journey!

@petersvan7880 11 месяцев назад

Very impressive job, well done!

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing our journey!

@Rockscapes 11 месяцев назад

Fantastic work!

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

🙏 For the interaction ;)

@gerardkenny8408 11 месяцев назад

Awesome

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for spending some time with us ;)

@johnunderwood9102 11 месяцев назад

Loved watching the idea to preparation to execution to the WOW on this build! You're definitely one of the voices in my head when I'm doing the last 10% details. If John G showed up what grade would he give me???😂

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

You would get an A+ if you’re paying attention to the last 10% AND the last 1% when it matters ;)

@ultimatefishkeeping 11 месяцев назад

Hi John. How are you, Sir? This is a very interesting video. I personally like that you took your time constructing that wall for the very reasons you mentioned, however the careful planning and preparation before you started shows that you are the Rec Pond Pro, which is important because to do a job like that it cannot have any flaws otherwise it would be catastrophic. Anyway, I would like to say Once again that I am happy for you and your Family that you have a beautiful Pond you can all enjoy. By the way, I like the flagstone. I like how it overhangs like a wave along the top of that little wall at the bottom. Your A.T.D. is number One. 👍🏼 Out of appreciation to you for taking the time to produce this content, I have given your video the 112th 👍🏼 to say thankyou very much for sharing. Take care, Sir.

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

Thanks (once again) for interacting! You guys conversing with me lets me know there are some real people out there! I appreciate you sharing the journey with us ;)

@ultimatefishkeeping 11 месяцев назад

@KoiAddiction You are very welcome, Sir. Please take care and enjoy your time with your family. You have built something beautiful for not just yourself but also for your family. Enjoy it. You deserve to be happy. 👍🏼🙂👍🏼❤️

@amerlin388 22 дня назад

Looks beautiful. I didn't get a good look at the left and right edges of the wall. How did you complete the envelope?

@sonu214 11 месяцев назад

That was genuinely genius

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! It is def one of my favorite parts of the project!

@ekhatchboosted 10 месяцев назад

Just out of curiosity what did this cost you. It looks amazing and you did great work.

@luudantu7211 10 месяцев назад

Wow. Amazing work. So much ingenuity here. Do you seal the concrete parts of this pond? Other than the esthetic, any cons to make a form with rebars and pour concrete to make a solid vertical wall with slate stone veneers added on it instead of using the expensive stone slabs, building the braces, foam the back, etc? Also, what are the advantages of using fiberglass rebars over the steel rebars?

@KoiAddiction 10 месяцев назад

Fiberglass rebar for underwater (and in case I ever want to salt the system). I dont seal the concrete, it doessnt need to be waterproof, per say…Never thought of it being necessary, I always heard that concrete will harden underwater anyways. You could have made the solid wall all the way up the house but it would have been much thicker- like 8” versus the 3” that I had most of the way up. We don’t have very aggressive winters here either which probably comes into play for some areas of the world.

@rowgler1 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for this, the slow thought full details of solving a wet puzzle. Theres a lot of pressure and material compatability to consider if it's going to last. Good that you used fiberglass rebar, I don't know where to get it yet. Acrylic additives in portland cement based mixtures make a long term difference also, especially where freezing is a consideration. The project came out great, I hope you will make a relaxed conclusion video of it all with long views for perspective. Do you consider it 'done', or are you still tweaking the dream?

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

Still tweaking it for sure. There are “unfinished” details here and there. Small corners-lighting issues-irrigation-landscaping-etc. Not sure I will ever be done LOL! The joy is the journey! Thanks for spending time with us ;)

@TheYourock22 11 месяцев назад

Is there a basement on the other side of that wall? Just curious. amazing video!!

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

Absolutely finished basement so far so good :-)

@boinger1988 10 месяцев назад

an acrylic window would have been sick!

@KoiAddiction 10 месяцев назад

I know I know…didn’t plan that far ahead when I built my house.

@gbbudd7772 11 месяцев назад

Was the extra flag stone panels more of a esthetics or was it required by the engineer to aid in the pressures of the pond?

@KoiAddiction 11 месяцев назад

Just for looks. The house foundation was sufficient to hold back the pressure of the water (so far LOL)!

@NKtpbn 10 месяцев назад

Great work !! Did you consider replacing the concrete wall with a glass window to be able to see the fish from inside your house ? Keep up the great content!

@KoiAddiction 10 месяцев назад

Yes, definitely did. If I would’ve designed my house with a Ponds in mind, it would’ve been a thing, but it was so much work to make that happen later and not weaken the existing foundation that just didn’t make sense. Next time!

@CollectiveConsciousness1111 10 месяцев назад

Looks amazing! My fear is if there is a leak in liner then how do you replace the liner due to the solid wall? Thanks for sharing your skills 👍

@KoiAddiction 10 месяцев назад

I guess that could be a thing. There is a rock pad sandwich on either side of the liner. It has concrete on one side of it and stone on the other side. It is completely protected from ultraviolet. There is no way to poke a hole in it. I’m not sure how it could ever get a hole? I guess anything is possible but at this point I feel like we’re pretty solid… I would think if there was a problem, I would’ve known it right off the bat, but we were so careful… time will tell

@rockwelaj 6 месяцев назад

So, i was hoping to see you waterproof your form being that cement is water permeable and the wood will eventually rot possibly causing an air pocket then a collapse. Or....I've been drinking too much wine and made it all up. Who knows🤷🏾‍♀️