#Rectangle above ground pool how to#
#Rectangle above ground pool install#

Hotels may have pools available for their guests to use at their own leisure. Many of these municipal pools are outdoor pools but indoor pools can also be found in buildings such as natatoriums and leisure centers. It is common for municipalities of every size to provide pools for public use. Many health clubs, fitness centers, and private clubs have pools used mostly for exercise or recreation.

In-ground pools are most commonly constructed from materials such as concrete, natural stone, metal, plastic, or fiberglass, and can be of a custom size and shape or built to a standardized size, the largest of which is the Olympic-size swimming pool. Pools can be built into the ground (in-ground pools) or built above ground (as a freestanding construction or as part of a building or other larger structure), and may be found as a feature aboard ocean-liners and cruise ships. Next week I”ll show you how we installed the feet, bottom rails, and sidewalls of the above ground pool (just a tad more of a stressful day).Olympic-sized swimming pool and starting blocks used for the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, AustraliaĪ swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool, paddling pool, or simply pool, is a structure designed to hold water to enable swimming or other leisure activities. We also used a transit to double check all our measurements, and make sure the entire circle was within an inch.Įasy right? We worked at the base over the span of a few weeks, so there wasn’t too much pressure to get it done. We filled in any low areas with crushed stone, and scraped down any high areas. Then again we checked how level the base was using the level on a 2 x 4. That is not a risk we were willing to take. It has to be entirely level within an inch, otherwise you risk the pool collapsing. It is very important to get the base flat and level. Once the crushed stone was level, Tony again tamped it down.

We worked our way around the pool scraping the crushed stone flat, while also making sure the radius of the circle was level. Next Tony taped a level on a 2 x 4 board, and attached one end to a pin in the center of the pool area. Next we prepared the base by dumping a few loads of crushed stone, and raking it out fairly flat. We didn’t want to risk the soil settling over time. Next Tony used a tamper to pack the soil that had been stirred up by the tractor. We got a 27ft round pool, so marked 13.5 feet from the center. We found the center of the area and marked the exact locations of the edge of the pool. Find the center and mark the circumference We have very rocky soil behind our house, so Tony used the tractor to remove a fair bit of the soil and rocks.Ģ. Once you have all your pool parts and chosen the location for your above ground pool, the first thing to do is remove the sod and make the area somewhat level. Let’s get to the 6 steps we took to prepare the base for our above ground pool 1. It did have a few missing and broken parts, but we were able to get everything we needed from Pool Supplies Canada. It came with a salt water generator, the pump, and most of the parts and accessories. We were able to find a used 27 foot round pool for a fraction of the price of a new pool.

#Rectangle above ground pool install#

So we decided to install an above ground pool (way less expensive than in-ground) and do it ourselves (save money on labor). Our goal was to have a pool, but not spend a lot of money. The kids love swimming, and I love to float around with a bevy in my hand. It gets really hot here in the summer and we wanted to have an activity for the kids to stay cool and be outside. All opinions are my own* Why an above ground pool? *I worked in collaboration on this project with Pool Supplies Canada,who provided me with a discount on pool parts. If you’re thinking of installing your own above ground pool, I hope that you will learn a thing or two from our experiences!

#Rectangle above ground pool how to#

I’m going to write a three part series on how to install an above ground pool, including preparing the base, installing the walls, and finishing with the liner and top ledge.

We made some mistakes, but learned a lot. The longer story is that it’s not perfect. Long story short, the pool is up, it holds water, and the kids love it. Tony and I have done a lot of DIY projects together, but this was one of the most difficult (somewhere right up there with installing wallpaper with your spouse). Are you thinking of installing your own above ground pool? A few weeks ago Tony and I, with help from his parents, installed an above ground pool in our backyard.