They can grow through the liner. My question is. At that point it’s time for a new liner so it’s OK for the leaking water to wash some of the smooth earth away as the bottom can get resmoothed when you change the liner. Last summer my 24 foot round above ground pool collapsed.

Why is it better to pour the concrete first and then install the above ground pool? Outside (between the liner & shell & outer frame) fill with pee gravel or decorative/drain-able) rock… also inside the outer frame(before you asemble the pool) can be lined with plastic..& drains to outdoors, a “basin” to catch a leak if the pool is indoors. By creating an account you agree to the Hunker, Levelgroundpool.com: How To Level An Above Ground Swimming Pool. Depending on how out of level you are you may even want to use 2x8's. I do structural concrete work and you should check with a structural engineer like the other person suggested. I know nothing about preventing damage from frost heaving. Is this ok to install a 16 x 9 x 42 Rectangle above ground pool? Thanks! /* 160x600, created 6/14/09 */ Attach the string to a post or stake in the center of your site, and hold the loose end of the string in one hand. Also I have a soft sided pool!

One of the main friends we have to help wants to just add sand to make up the difference for the bugger pool. While you can trim or shim the frame to be level, that is not really necessary. What if the pool gives way while a child is swimming?

Would the water damage your home, landscaping or some other property? Just this week, a customer of mine said he stopped moles from going under his pool by burying mothballs about a foot down and all the way around the pool. How many inches do I need to excavate? if the walls are put up first.. that means they are on “ground” and not concrete.. soooo, the concrete gets poured into the pool area and “sets up’ against the walls? Know what I’m saying here? Eddie, is there a question here about a pool? . Leaks can happen earlier than that though and they can cause divots in the pool’s earth bottom. Thank you from an old retired GI. In the end, your site needs to be leveled out. google_ad_height = 600; I’ve seen nutgrass grow through heavy-duty tarps, gorilla pads, high-density foam boards, and then of course, pool liners. A non-flat surface and divots in the ground can result in slanting of the pool walls. Why not set the buttress structures that sit lower first and shim the other structures with roofing composition? Place a level (preferably, one that's several feet long so that will cover more of the two-by-four) on top of the two-by-fours, in the center, to see where the ground is not level. Ensure that no aggressive grasses — like St. Augustine and Bermuda — are in the area. The most difficult part of setting up either kind of pool is leveling out the site where you want to locate the pool. Keep in mind that you are doing this only to prevent mole damage. Or can cement slab be above ground? You are the pool owner so it doesn’t have to be correct. You’ll absolutely need to have a lot of cash or credit.

Swing board in a circle trimming away any high spots and filling in any low spots. Thanks. Buying an above ground pool is a big deal. A lawn roller can also be used to compact the soil. So, to find out a ballpark figure, call a couple of concrete guys and ask about the price for about a 500 sq ft level slab (that’s good for about a 24’ round pool).

Hi. Awning Contractors I wouldn’t worry much unless the wall’s protective coating was taken off. I am concerned the weight of the pool will cause the pavers to sink. The issue for me is at a pool this small, every little bit of increase in size gives us more usable space. This is exactly what my husband was thinking trying for our upcoming pool build.

It won’t move as long as the sandbox doesn’t come apart years from now. Anonymous.

Place a pool cover over the swimming pool when not in use, especially if the pool is under large trees, to prevent leaves and other debris from accumulating in the pool water. I am in MO , on a farm that will never be rid of the moles unless I do the “Cadyshack” thing. Thank you kindly. or do we just go with the 8′ round pool.

It’s still a physically demanding job, This will stress the liner and will eventually cause it to fail. The only spot in the yard that is partially level is a paved pad. Simply click here to return to Above Ground Pool Base. 2. Some patios have a slope for drain-off. After the track is level, install the wall and install the foam coving. Looking forward to your response Dan! Not a full 26′ disc.

A friend just gave me an 18' by 4' Intex pool. Repeat several times at different spots around the circle, and look for the measurements to all be the same. If you will be forced … Look at the line level will to see whether the string is level, and then measure from the string to the ground. Thanks for any thoughts on this. Is this right? Never done this before and I want to put a 12 foot circular pool up. It’s an expensive fix, but works 100% of the time. Why not pour a ring, 26′ outer diameter and 23′ inner diameter with 4″ depth? A specific pool without the supports, do I need a pad below, etc. Pour the concrete slab first and then build the pool on it. Selecting and Leveling a site for your Intex pool. Do I need a liner between the pool and the slab? Give that try. It gets hot in summers. The weight of water is 58,222 lbs. First, do you really need a pool cove and if so, why (for an 18′ round above ground pool).

Well, I’m just getting you prepped for why you would consider putting your above ground on concrete. Intex swimming pools must be placed on a flat, level surface consisting of grass, compacted dirt or pavement. Pintrest show pictures online but no prices or location, Hi Dan, maybe I can return the favor with any questions you may have.

The concrete is strong and very flat. have a great day….

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