Ep 158 Why a Pool House is the Ultimate ROI Booster for Luxury Properties

From Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast · 1:24:16

Show by Mike Farley

In this episode, Mike and Trey Farley welcomes Garrett Davis of Backyard Elements to discuss creating backyard structures beyond pools, clarifying the difference between an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and an accessory structure, often determined by having a bedroom and a full kitchen with stove. They highlight jurisdictional restrictions using Flower Mound examples (e.g., ADUs requiring two acres; size, height, and masonry-matching limits), the difficulty of variances, and issues like impervious cover. The conversation covers planning needs for bathrooms (setbacks, wall thickness, winterizing), the high cost of tying fixtures to sewer via pump/grinder stations, ventilation options, flooring choices, wellness additions (sauna, cold plunge), kitchenettes vs kitchens, AV and home automation considerations, washer/dryer feasibility, drainage and gutters, heaters with motorized screens, misting systems with forced air, and options/costs for large sliding or fold-and-stack doors. Garrett shares his background and how Backyard Elements started in 2017. Connect with us and discover more: https://www.farleypooldesigns.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@MikeFarleyDesigns https://www.instagram.com/farleydesigns/ https://www.instagram.com/luxuryoutdoorlivingpodcast/ Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeFarleyDesigns/podcasts Connect with our guest: https://backyardelements.com/ https://www.instagram.com/backyard_elements 00:00 Podcast Welcome 01:12 Meet Garrett Davis 02:37 ADU vs Structure 04:15 City Rules Example 07:52 Planning and Setbacks 08:52 Pool Bath Costs 13:05 Bathroom Layout Tips 17:57 Flooring Choices 20:30 Wellness Add Ons 27:14 Kitchenette Basics 33:41 Media and Automation 38:17 Doors Screens Heaters 43:07 Misting Systems Debate 43:48 Misting System Reality Check 45:09 Forced Air Misting Upgrade 47:02 Cost Versus Seasonal Value 47:50 Heaters That Extend Season 48:41 Sliding Versus Folding Doors 52:17 Sizing Structure And LVLs 54:44 Door Costs And Retrofits 58:58 Smart Glass And Layout Choices 01:01:18 Outdoor Features And Space Planning 01:04:17 Roofing Choices HOA Rules 01:10:15 Cantilevers Overhangs And Drainage 01:15:35 Rapid Fire Favorites And Origin Story 01:22:50 Wrap Up And How To Reach Out

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