Best Thing To Put Under Pool Legs? Top Answer Update

Wood for a seasonal pool should be fine. Pressure-treated lumber is even better than cedar fence boards, but fence boards can work too. Just saying, wood is a viable option, especially for pools that only operate a few months of the year.

To swap them out, we can lift the bar just a little, and another slides into place (thin works for us in this situation). Only two have broken up. This is an Intex metal frame pool in its 3rd year with rain 10 months of the year. It’s really humid here.

I think the kids would have stubbed some toes if we used concrete pavers. I have very little space for a pool, it takes up almost the entire yard (a garden is also 1 foot away). Paving slabs would stick out a lot in this case.

So I set up my new 16×48 AG Intex Ultra Frame Pool. My first attempt was “that looks like a good spot” and stand up, fill with water and then stand back and see the TOTAL chaos. Now I’ve read a little more on this particular section of the forum and seen what it really takes to level and then set up a surface. It ends up draining today and I plan to get it out of the way so I can prep the area. I’m going to get a long level and a 2×4 and dig up the grass (it was sporadic and half dead anyway) and measure the area and fill in with soil from other parts of my yard. Should I get pavers to put my feet on? I originally made 2×4’s on the back legs (they fell under the legs as you can see at the very back). I’ve just seen people say yes and no, but I want my pool to last. Thanks for all the tips on setting up, leveling and the pavers. you guys are awesome

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What goes under an above ground pool

Have you ever wondered what’s under an above ground pool? I’ve been to the backyard on many pool visits. That’s what my customers ask me every time they visit the garden pool.

Above ground pools must have a base material to withstand many tons of water weight. Mason Sand or Stone Dust is what plumbers use. Other accessories include Rhino Pad, Armor Guard and/or Liner Shield. These three items are GEO textile materials that protect the pool liner. They all lie between the liner and the base material.

What is Mason Sand?

Mason sand originates from larger rocks such as granite, trap rock and/or limestone. It is crushed and then goes through a screening process. It goes through the screening process twice. This creates a nice smooth consistency. It feels like beach sand or what we in the industry call pool sand.

What is stone dust?

Stone Dust is a larger stone that is crushed into dust. Also called quarry dust, it is coarser than wall sand. It packs like concrete and creates a hard pool bottom. Similar to an in-ground pool floor. It is used in concrete construction. A stone mason is used for laying paving stones.

How much material do we need?

These materials come in quantities by the yard and/or ton. We have a table that we use to know how much we need for a pool of a certain size. The table below shows you the quantity we order when installing a pool.

Base material table for pools of different sizes

Pool size in ft Mason Sand Yards Mason Sand Tons Stone Dust Yards Stone Dust Tons 15 1 1.5 1 1.5 18 1.5 2.5 1.5 2.5 21 2.5 3.5 2.5 3.5 24 3.5 5 3.5 5 27 4 5.5 4 5.5 30 5 6.5 5 62.4 2.5 12× 3.5 2.5 3.5 15×26 3 4 3 4 15× 30 3.5 5 3.5 5 18×33 5 6.5 5 6.5 18×40 5.5 7.5 5.5 7.5 Base material table

*The table shows that the amounts are the same whether you use Mason Sand or Stone Dust.

Do I need protective padding under my pool liner?

A ground mat is placed between the base material and the liner of your pool. It protects the bottom of your pool’s liner from smaller rocks that could chip the liner. It’s a good idea to have one.

Most pool manufacturers extend the liner’s warranty if you use the padding. Because of this, it’s a great idea. In general, any extra security you can get is a good idea.

Check the warranty differences between the two warranties. Watch the video below for an explanation of the extended type warranties.

What is Armor Shield?

Do we need Foam Cove?

As a longtime installer, I can’t hide behind this product. I’ve seen it fail many times. Buyers beware of “Foam Cove” as it is dangerous! We prefer Mason Sand or Stone Dust for the obvious reasons demonstrated in the video below.

We can also see that other well-known installers are not fans of this pool cove either. Listen as Chad from the Above Ground Pros YouTube channel explains why in his own words.

Chad by AboveGround Pros

Will the van ruin my lawn?

In most cases NO. The amount used is found in smaller dump trucks. In general, they are light enough not to cause disasters.

Important to note if the weather is wet or has been wet in the previous days. Anything on your lawn causes problems. It is best to make this decision on the day the material is delivered.

Most delivery companies don’t drive on your lawn!

The better question is does the truck have access to the backyard? Most pool installers charge additional fees for rolling the material.

Coordinate any fencing or landscaping with any fencing or landscapers you currently have. Pool installers don’t like the extra responsibility of installing fences etc.

Landscaping around an above ground pool

Landscape stones or gravel are most common around a pool after it has been installed.

They serve two purposes. For one, they prevent moisture from staying near the pool wall.

Moisture on the pool wall can cause it to rust faster. Second, when spread around the pool edge, it creates a strong base. Basin and base become a solid structure.

The most commonly used stones are 3/4″ gravel. It can be anything you like. What you don’t want in an above ground pool is mulch!

The mulch keeps the moisture on the wall. This causes the pool wall to rust faster.

Don’t put mulch around your above ground pool!

Another material that should not be used is acid washed stones. The acid can attack the wall paint and lead to faster rust formation.

Peastone gravel is the best!

Imagine a warm summer day and the kids are playing ball in the pool. What happens every time the kids are playing ball in the pool? The ball lands outside the pool.

One of the kids has to jump out and get it. The Peastone is a small 1/4 inch smooth stone. You feel good on your feet. The last thing you need is your company clipping its toe jumping out of the pool.

How much scenery material do we need?

This depends on the size of your pool. Please refer to the table below to determine how much crushed stone or pea stone you need.

Pool Size in ft Yards Required 15.75 18 1 21 1.25 24 1.5 27 1.75 30 2 12 × 24 1 15 × 26 1.25 15 × 30 1.5 18 × 33 2 18 × 40 3 Landscape Materials Table

The chart is based on yards and the bricks are laid 3 inches thick.

They lie about 2 feet from the pool wall. Your exact amount depends on your project scope.

I hope this information proves useful to you.

Many Thanks,

Photo credit: individual swimming pool image by Christophe Fouquin from Fotolia.com

Styrofoam sheets are often used as the lower base under the liner of an above ground pool. The foam provides a smooth surface for the liner and protects it from sharp rocks that could pierce it. This smooth surface at the bottom of the pool makes cleaning easier as there are no indentations or pockets for dirt and other substances to collect.

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Prepare the site

An above ground pool requires a level surface. Remove all sod from the pool area and any debris from high places. Remove any rocks or roots sticking out of the ground. It is not recommended to fill in low spots with sand or dirt as it is impossible to compact the fill so that it will not settle under the weight of the pool and water.

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Builders should check local zoning codes before beginning construction. In some cases permits are required. Have a licensed electrician wire the electric pump.

Installing the styrofoam bottom sheet

While commercially available pads are available for above ground pool floors, some homeowners choose to use Styrofoam sheeting. The styrofoam lowers the cost of protecting the bottom of the pool liner and may offer better protection than the pads.

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Install the styrofoam pad after the above ground pool sides are installed. Lay four-by-eight-foot sheets on the ground and secure with tape. If the ground was properly leveled during site preparation, the slabs should lie level. The installation of the whole panels is usually quick and easy.

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Cutting the styrofoam sheets for the curved walls of the above ground pool is more of a challenge. Some homeowners cut templates out of scrap cardboard before cutting the Styrofoam. It is imperative that the styrofoam parts fit together seamlessly in the pelvic area. You can leave some gaps between the Styrofoam pieces and the pool wall as this area is protected by the pool bight which rounds the corner at the bottom of the pool wall and prevents damage to the liner.

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Completion of the pool installation

After installing the styrofoam sheet, the rest of the pool components can be installed according to the instructions included with the pool. The liner should lie flat on the styrofoam. If the pad is properly installed, there will be no gaps in the styrofoam for the pool liner to settle into. This helps avoid sharp bends in the liner that can cause leaks.

We purchased a 14 ft x 48 in (154 sq ft) above ground pool from Summer Escapes for $200. We live in the “high desert” (think Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California) so our back yard is pretty much all rock and dirt, with the occasional patch of dead grass turning in during the July through October period Mini jungle transform because of monsoon rain. Our yard is only slightly imbalanced so it’s not a problem. The problem is that the dirt on our floor will eventually tear a hole in the liner. Sand is obviously the ideal solution, but it comes with some problems:

We’re renting out our house and planning to move out of state in a year or two.

It would take almost 1,000 pounds of sand to give me a 1 inch layer of sand.

I need to rent a truck from UHaul or elsewhere to haul the sand.

Whenever we move, I have to clean up 1,000 pounds of sand and put it somewhere.

Here are some alternatives we discussed:

An old carpet might be beautiful, although it will mold over time, which takes about a year.

Cardboard boxes last a few weeks before falling apart.

A few old blankets might work, but they don’t last a year.

I could hire a tiller and rip up the ground and then sift all the rocks, but that would tend to create a permanent “there’s a huge hole in the ground” problem as we move.

Does anyone have any alternatives that might work in our situation? I’ll call the landlords on Monday and ask if the owner would object to the sand and/or tillage, but if there’s one thing about the internet it’s that it’s full of nifty opinions that save time and money could. So…thoughts?

The vinyl liner of an above ground pool will last much longer – and be more comfortable for swimmers – if there is some sort of cushioning layer between the underside of the pool liner and the ground on which the pool rests. While it is possible to install the pool directly on a lawn (most pools are designed to do just that), installing a perfectly smooth, flat and slightly soft or resilient layer of padding under the pool will prevent abrasion and reduce the likelihood of punctures.

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Pools installed on concrete slabs

A concrete slab is actually a very good base for a swimming pool, according to pool supplier Inyo Pools, as it is perfectly flat and level, meaning the pool is unlikely to shift. But concrete is a rough surface and will abrade pool liner over time. A layer of padding is essential when installing a pool on concrete, but the most common form of padding – a layer of sand – is not suitable as a base layer in this situation. Over time, according to the blog Above Ground Pool, sand shifts and emerges from under a pool installed on concrete, ruining its ability to offer any type of padding. For pools installed on concrete, use other padding options.

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General tips for installing upholstery

Smooth the pool floor area as best you can to remove any debris, then use small amounts of clean fill material (reusable construction waste) to smooth the area.

Apply a weed killer to the area designated for killing nut sedge (nut grass). This is one of the few weeds that can grow through the bottom of a vinyl pool liner.

Avoid a partial pool spill if you can. It is better to slightly raise the bottom of the pool above the surrounding ground.

Clear the area for the base padding approximately 30cm outside the perimeter of the pool wall. Fill this area with wood chips or fine gravel and keep it weed-free.

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There are a variety of ways to add a padding layer for your above ground pool including the following:

COMMERCIAL PADS

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Commercial padding systems can also cover coves to fit the bottom corners of your pool. Credit: Doheny See more photos

There are a number of commercially available pool padding products that may be the best option if your pool is going to be built on concrete. Some companies make pads specifically for pool bottoms that are cut to fit most standard pools. For example, PC Pools sells 18-foot, round, above-ground pool padding for less than $150.

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Installation Tips:

Add two layers of padding to increase cushioning – most products are not very thick.

Use the pool walls as a template to accurately cut the pad before attaching the liner.

If installing on bare ground, ensure all sticks, rocks and other debris are removed.

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Advantages:

Ideal for use in installations on concrete.

Can be cut to fit perfectly without overlapping; may be available in convenient pre-cut sizes.

Extremely resistant material, insensitive to insects, pests and vegetation.

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Disadvantages:

One of the more expensive options for pool padding.

If your pad has a tight weave, water condensation can build up and cause mold, metal corrosion, and mildew, according to pool care blog Poolonomics.

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SAND

A layer of sand spread on the pool area is the old reserve for above-ground pools installed on bare courtyards. Inexpensive and easy to use, sand is sometimes combined with other methods – such as For example, applying sand first and then installing a commercial product over it.

Installation Tips:

Remove branches, rocks and other debris from the pool area.

Fill in low spots to create as flat a surface as possible.

Be sure to rake the sand out into a smooth, flat layer before installing the pool over it.

Advantages:

An economical option.

Easy to install.

Disadvantages:

Will not work for pools already installed on concrete.

According to pool maintenance website intexpoolsite.com, sand can seep out from under the pool or be washed away.

Insects and other pests can invade the sand under the pool.

FIRM FOAM

Use rigid sheet urethane foam for pool pads, not soft cushioning foam. Photo credit: Foam Sheet Store See more photos

On a concrete surface, full foam insulation can be ideal. One of the advantages of all-foam insulation is that it’s made of polystyrene or polyurethane, making it easy to cut and shape. According to the household service provider Dr. energy saver Also, solid foam insulation can be purchased in a variety of thicknesses and will not slide around on concrete when subjected to the weight of water from an above ground pool.

Installation Tips:

Look for material that is suitable for outdoor use.

Use the installed pool walls as a template to cut parts to fit; Install the liner after the padding has been installed in the pool walls.

Advantages:

Easy to cut and shape.

Many thicknesses available.

Doesn’t slide around on concrete.

Thicker layers are great for use on concrete where off-the-shelf pads may not provide adequate cushioning.

Disadvantages:

Can get expensive.

Cropping can be complicated and time consuming.

CARPET UPHOLSTERY

Memory foam type carpet pads are good padding for swimming pools. Photo credit: Rug Pad USA See more photos

Traditional felt rug pads are usually frowned upon as pool padding material, according to the Pool Homeschool blog, but modern closed-cell foam rug pads can work well. Marketed as “memory foam” pads work for an above ground pool that sits on concrete. Like hard foam sheets, carpet pads come in different thicknesses and are easy to cut and shape. When considering carpet padding for use below the bottom of an above ground pool, choose one that is designed for high traffic areas. Depending on how soft you want your pool floor to be, you may need two layers of carpet padding underneath to be effective.

Installation Tips:

Be sure to use dense foam pads, not traditional rubber or felt-fiber padding.

Choose a pad that is described as “memory foam.”

Advantages:

Widespread and inexpensive.

Easier to cut and assemble than rigid foam board.

Disadvantages:

Does not offer the same level of cushioning as many commercially available pool pads or foam pads.

Two layers may be required to provide adequate cushioning.

FLOOR UNDERLAY

Similar to carpet pads, some types of small-cell padding—such as those used to deaden sound transmission or as an underlay under floating floor boards—can be used as a pool pad.

Installation Tips:

Multiple layers must be used; These are very thin products.

Advantages:

Less expensive than commercial pool pads. According to Pool Homeschool, one of the most affordable options for concrete pools.

Disadvantages:

Protects the pelvic floor from abrasion but provides minimal cushioning.

SUPER STRONG GORILLA PAD POOL FLOOR PROTECTS POOL LINERS FROM ROCKS, ROOTS AND GLASS!

Gorilla Pad pool flooring eliminates the need for old foam floor pads. Unlike traditional pool foam that can easily be cut by grass, roots or rocks underneath your pool liner, Gorilla Pads are impervious to almost all sharp objects. Gorilla Padding is a nonwoven polyester geotextile designed to protect landfill sites where any cut would be a disaster.

Gorilla Floor Pads are not limited to toughness. They also add a layer of cushioning that prevents footprint formation (when there is a sand base under the liner) and improves swimmer comfort. Gorilla Pads are cut and sewn for your pool above, whether it is an oval, round or rectangular pool. No more cutting and taping like with foam! Virtually eliminate leaks at the bottom of the vinyl pool liner with Gorilla Pad.

IMAGE SHOWS AN EXAMPLE OF BLUE LINER ON GORILLA PAD, IT IS NOT INCLUDED WITH GORILLA PAD.

NOTE: Does not protect liner from nutgrass. We recommend that the area be properly treated prior to installing the Gorilla Pad – all weeds, debris and grass should be removed. Coupled with the use of a pool cove this gives a much better base for installing the Gorilla Pad, resulting in a better performing and longer lasting product.

February 12, 2020 •

HOW SWIMMERS CAN LEARN TO BE MORE PRESENT IN THE POOL BY OLIVIER POIRIER-LEROY 2 “Stay in the moment! Stay present! Focus!” Your trainer has probably yelled this across the pool deck more times than you can count. They may have said it so many times that it just goes in one chlorine-laden ear and out the other. (Even along with “Pitter patter, let’s get at ‘er!”) But as you circle around the black line like a shark and the sound of rushing water blows past you, you should be asking yourself… HOW PRESENT ARE YOU IN THE WATER? ? What are you focusing on with the myriad of strokes and Laps you complete every day?You know that feeling of being mentally dialed in – best described as “in the zone”. This is where things feel smooth, controlled and powerful. You have a calm and confident sense of mastery. It’s a great feeling.And it’s a great place.Where we’re captivated by the way the water slides over our fingers, our body glides over the surface of the pool and glimpses for a few e moments we feel completely connected to our caressing. But most swimmers don’t spend enough time here. They don’t spend enough time being present with what they’re doing in the water. Which is a shame. Because they miss: letting go of mistakes. Because you’re spending time in the here and now, you’re not endlessly repeating mistakes and bad swimming. Getting upset about past failures rarely works in the present. Mistakes should serve as a lesson and/or motivation and then move on. That’s it. Less stress about the future. While our big goals serve as the North Star for our swim, they can distract and demoralize us when we feel like we’re not progressing fast enough. If you’re present for the swim today, you don’t have to worry about tomorrow’s training or races. higher level education. That’s the crux of the matter – with more focus comes higher quality water training. Gone are the pointless meters, the rubbish and the missed training opportunities. Being present means you are fully in the water mentally and physically, maximizing technique and effort. This is a triple decker of wins. HOW TO BE PRESENT IN THE POOL Cool, the benefits sound real. But where do you start? First, with the expectation that you won’t market your concentration habits overnight. It’s a skill that takes time to improve, like anything else you do in the water. Second, here are some quick questions you can use to give yourself a blueprint for high-level focus: We don’t usually realize our attention has wandered until it has already. Our focus doesn’t let us know it’s bored and wants to look elsewhere – it just does it and lets us catch up. What happens next is we beat ourselves up – “Why can’t I stay focused?” The old sucky-mouth judgment rarely helps. Proceed like a scientist and treat your focus habits like an experiment. Next time you jump in the water, make a mental note every time your focus sneaks out the back door. Yes, this can get tedious and annoying when it happens frequently, but the information you will get from this activity is priceless. You will find your focus taking off during a constant number of scenarios. Knowing when it’s most likely will help you prepare for it. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO FOCUS ON? One of the most difficult mental skills to master is focusing on the present. Ignore what’s happening around you so you can maximize your effort and energy on the things that get you excelling in the pool. A million things are happening around us and a million other competing thoughts are smashing against the walls of our brain like a Powerball draw. There are the judgments of what we have just done and the forward looking judgments of what is yet to come. One of my favorite stories is that of Caeleb Dressel and the essays he left in his training journal. He explained how his body felt in the water, how he wanted to feel in the water, what he could do to improve, and so on. This indicates a seriously focused approach while in the water. While most swimmers log meters and yards, Dressel logged how his stroke should feel. What are the “feelings” you aim for in the water? How do you want your body to feel when you’re swimming at top speed? How do you want your arm stroke to feel when you pull through the water? Design some performance cues for how you want to feel in the water and use them throughout your workout. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU GET UNFOCUSED? Despite our best efforts, we’re always looking for something else to check out. Their focus, for lack of a better term, has strong FOMO tendencies. Competing thoughts get out of your focus, and one of the weird quirks of our brains is that the more we try to block out those competing thoughts, whether it’s stress, anxiety, or a pink elephant, the more likely we are to think about it. Instead of using your mental energy not to think about something, think about the things you want to focus on instead. The supercomputer under your swim cap is a world-class single-tasker for all its processing power. If your attention falters, step back and breathe in. Avoid labeling it or cursing yourself for losing focus. Don’t waste your time suppressing it. Gently shift your focus to what you want to focus on. The more you do it, the easier this skill becomes. THE NEXT STEP Being focused and present can be difficult, especially when it’s something you’ve never really thought about or — wait for it — focused on. Like any other skill, it takes time and patience. Start noticing when you’re losing your composure, figure out a handful of things you want to bring your focus to, and work on making that focus and your presence more habitual.

This is an additional contribution to correct head position when swimming freestyle.

I know you may be tired of hearing the words “lower your head” as you swim, but believe me when I tell you that this is the building block of your swim.

Without the right head position, your pull won’t be as efficient as it could be and you’ll always be working a little harder and tiring easily.

Another reason I decided to write another post on proper freestyle head pose is the simple fact of repetition and word association.

Imagine I was standing on a pool deck watching you swim and every now and then I would tell you to stick your head in the water to help you be more streamlined and get your legs up. After a while, every time you swim and you catch a glimpse of me strolling around the pool deck and maybe watching you swim, a switch in your head will say, “Ahh, is my head too high? because you associated the trigger words with me.

In our case, here on the blog, I don’t have to walk around the pool deck to keep reminding you of the correct head position in freestyle, but if you follow my advice from the previous post, you’re on the right track and this post can only be of use to you.

If you’ve done all of the previous exercises by pretending to be a log and an extended log and your legs are still sinking, don’t despair.

First check if your head is in the right position.

Don’t be afraid to put your head in the water, even let some water run over your head so that you float with your head underwater.

This should help a little.

Second, slightly increase your kicks and this will help keep your legs elevated. Also remember that we are not breathing yet.

The exercises are only intended for a short period of time to get you used to the correct head position.

If you continue to struggle with the sinking leg issue, check out the Shinfin™ leg fins. This simple device works wonders for sagging legs.

Speaking of breathing, take a deep breath before you begin the hover so your lungs are filled with air and you stay on the surface with ease. Then, as you begin to float, exhale your air very evenly and slowly (DO NOT HOLD your breath).

You’ll find that slowly deflating during the hover exercises will relax you more.

You will also find that you are no longer as snug and you are slowly losing your buoyancy. If you run out of air or think you’re starting to sink too deep, simply stand up and repeat the exercise.

Roll onto your back to breathe

The next step is to learn to breathe without stopping.

So you are floating on your stomach in the semi-extended tree trunk position (as in the picture above). This is the same as a regular extended log pose, except only one arm is pointing forward and one arm at your side is pointing backwards.

Her head is still buried in the water (with the back of her head barely dry or only slightly submerged).

You slowly exhale your air from your lungs and when it’s time and you need to get air, slowly rotate your body to your side where your arm is stretched out in front of you and continue rotating until you are lying on your back and can take a nice air breath.

How do you turn backwards?

By using your kick and hips to rotate.

So, lying on your stomach with your right hand outstretched, begin rotating your left hip up and your right hip down so you can roll to the right side on the outstretched arm. At the same time, slightly adjust your kick to help you rotate (very tiny little scissor kick).

So that’s it.

Add this breathing exercise to your daily routine and we’ll continue to expand our body position in the next body balance lesson.

Let’s face it, many people buy Intex or above ground pools because they are cheaper than in-ground pools. However, the question arises as to how uneven an Intex pool can be. Some above ground pools have panels and a liner and some have an inflatable ring. Whichever type you have, it is imperative that the installation is done correctly.

All above ground pools require a flat spot covered with grass or sand. If you install it on top of anything else you will have problems with the liner, water level and pool walls and it will be very unsafe. So how uneven can an above ground pool be? Read More

Usually the biggest mistake in pool construction starts with the foundation. Floor work is the most important part of the process, and yet many people tend to leave it uneven, lumpy, soft, rocky, and rough.

Some people don’t even remove the sod, they just put the sand on top of the grass and build the pool on top. This always proves to be a big and costly mistake.

How uneven can an above ground pool be?

Leveling a pool can be incredibly difficult, even for an excellent installer. Every pool in every location is different, so aligning them perfectly is a challenge. Most installers, despite their high level of knowledge and professional equipment, rarely get better than within an 8 inch level on a round pool and a ¼ inch level on an oval pool.

Most manuals for above reasons are useless. When they mention leveling procedures, they usually say to level the pool to within an inch. A pool that is off a full inch is fine and doesn’t cause major structural problems, but you may find it to be “off level” at its waterline.

Pools that are uneven by more than an inch will look lopsided. If it’s two inches away you’ll obviously see the difference from the outside of the pool. It can sometimes be hard to tell if the yard isn’t level, but at two inches the mind picks up the differentiation and will see that something is amiss.

Two inches of clearance usually doesn’t cause any structural problems, so you can live with that. More than two inches is not acceptable.

Intex pools that are three inches or more apart don’t last long and no one should swim in one. Not only does it look very bad, once the uneven wall starts to push outward on one side, it will eventually push the pool more and more out of shape.

In extreme cases, the pelvis collapses due to the pressure. If your above ground pool is out of line by three inches or more, it will need to be dismantled, leveled and reinstalled.

It is important to protect yourself and others while swimming. Before installing your new pool, be sure to look for an area away from trees and other architecture in the yard.

If you need to level the area, use sand to create a well-packed base for the pool. If you don’t have level areas, it pays to have a professional pool installer level an area for you. A level pool is safer and will last longer than an improperly installed one.

Major issues with an uneven pool

Installing an Intex pool on an uneven surface will cause the walls to collapse due to uneven pressure. The water pushes against one part of the pool harder than the others and is blown out due to the uneven weight distribution.

The pool may twist, bend, or even collapse, causing property damage and injury to people in or around the pool. Also, the inflatable ring pools are more likely to collapse and deflate under the force, leading to greater damage and a safety hazard. Even the best constructed pool can fail when leveling is off.

Additionally, inflatable ring pools are more likely to collapse under this increased force, although experts warn that even the best constructed pool can fail when leveling is off.

Of course, an uneven pool will result in an uneven water level. This may not seem like a big deal, but it will become one over time. Once the pool has settled, the difference will increase and half an inch will become a few inches and so on.

A deeper side can pose a hazard to small children and people who are not good swimmers. If your pool has a skimmer and the water level is too low that it doesn’t cover half of it, it will stop working. Be careful not to land the skimmer at the bottom of an uneven pool as the water your family is swimming in is not sanitary.

If you have already chosen an uneven area for your above ground pool, the liner will not lay flat and you will get wrinkles and creases. These snag on many objects tearing and tearing the liner.

For example, pool vacuums cannot clean the bottom of the pool before the liner tears and tears. You will ruin it completely.

Unfortunately, once your liner tears, the pool is no longer watertight and you have to constantly patch it before having to replace the entire liner.

An inch?

A level bottom is a must for all above ground pools. If it’s not level, water will squirt out. This requires the addition of water and affects the sidewall.

Two or more inches?

If the two sides are offset by more than a few inches, it becomes a serious problem. The walls are designed to evenly support the weight of the water. If one side holds up more than the other if I leave it out the wall will collapse.

fix the problem

Fixing a pool with water in it is not easy. But we’ll show you how. You will need a shovel, filler, hose and work gloves.

You’ll be lifting the bottom side of the pool, so you’ll have to get rid of some of the weight. We recommend draining the pool until it is only half full.

When you have the pool installed, place leveling blocks under the slab. You should remove them from the bottom side.

Once you’ve removed the blocks, you’ll need to use your shovel to pry them open. Place the tip under the edge of the plate and push down on the handle to lift.

While holding the plate up, have the leveling blocks underneath replaced. It will be difficult to get into them, so you’ll need a hammer to help.

You will need to repeat this process for each set of leveling blocks on the underside of the foundation.

You should have a hole where you lifted it. Fill it with soil. Dilute it down with a hose to make sure it’s well packed there. If it’s not tightly packed, the pool will shift and you’ll have to do it all over again.

Fill the pool to the desired level.

Source: https://pooljudge.com/how-to-level-an-above-ground-pool-with-water-in-it/

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