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Where can you find detailed information on how to build your own inground concrete swimming pool?
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∙ 14y ago
No - not unless you buy from them. We used Northwest Wholesale - whole process of building a pool is pretty simple and alot of work. We were looking to buy a kit and install ourselves - and wanted to pay a consultant to help us along the way - I don't think any exist - at least for an indoor pool. But we did it and did it right - with hundreds of hours on the internet. Do you have a specific question - are you just getting started? The Windsor-Browns There are lots of DIY sites out there, the easiest inground pool project for a homeowner might be a simple one depth fiberglass or vinyl liner, you could also design a pool with reinforced concrete of some sort. Your limited with a DIY shell of concrete with the equipment you need to build a gunite or shotcrete shell with, I doubt most homeowners have the sheer strength to do what it takes to run the gun for even the smallest pool shell, not to mention youll need competent, formers, trimmers, plumber, and designer. A gunite gun man has many hours even years on the crew before stepping into the most critical job on site. Consider a DIY vinyl liner entry level pool project if you require a money savings pool, even your fiberglass kits can run into cracked steps, walls or deep end breaks. Unknown headaches down the road. A professional licensed insured swimming pool builder may be cheaper than doing it yourself. good swimming getapool.com I have helpful information to pass back. We were able to request a custom design and fully engineered plans from a website called pooldesign.net. We have just been issued a permit by our building dept. and look forward to starting the project when better weather arrives. My husband is a General Contractor and feels he has the ability & resources to take on this new challenge. There are ways to build a pool using concrete block that a homeowner could conceivably do on their own. It is unlikely that anyone unfamiliar with shotcrete could build a sprayed concrete pool shell completely without outside help. One way to save money though is to contract some of the work out. Many pool companies/builders use sub contractors to shoot their pool shells. howtobuildaningroundpool.com is a helpful site for more information on contracting your own swimming pool
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What are the advantages of concrete over bricks and stones?
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What grade of concrete will result in a mix of 3 2 1?
Mixing concrete is a basic skill that all DIY enthusiasts should know how to do. Concrete is one of the most common and inexpensive construction materials on the planet being comprised mostly of sand, gravel and cement. Mixing concrete is similar to baking in that to achieve consistent results it is best to follow a specific recipe. There are a multitude of different concrete mixes for different applications depending on the strength, workability and application for the concrete. Mixing concrete is very much a science for professionals, but to the average backyard enthusiast, learning the basics of concrete is enough to get you started. When mixing concrete you will need to mix aggregates such as sand and gravel along with cement powder and water as a catalyst to begin the chemical process of bonding the ingredients together. Mixing concrete is a function of proportions where you will measure the volume of aggregate used to the volume of cement used. The most common concrete mix used worldwide is the 3-2-1 mix which uses three parts gravel, two parts sand and one part cement. Water is added with the idea that you should use as little water as possible to make the concrete workable for what you need it for. Concrete viscosity is measured by "slump" which refers to a specific test where the amount that a cone filed with concrete will lose its shape once the cone is removed is measured in inches or mm. A concrete with zero slump would be very rigid and dry and inclined to hold its shape, where a concrete with a slump of six inches or more would be extremely wet and not inclined to hold a shape. The 3-2-1 mix is so widely used since you can fill large areas with concrete for relatively cheap. You could potentially use only sand and cement, no gravel, to create what is called mortar. In the 3-2-1 mix the gravel serves as a filler taking up a great deal of space while retaining a relatively high overall strength. The disadvantage of the 3-2-1 mix is that the larger gravel aggregate will often float to the surface during finishing, and is unsuitable for thin or detailed concrete applications. The best overall mix for a DIY enthusiast to memorize and use is a simple 3:1 mortar mix. By using three parts sand and one part mortar you can create the strongest concrete possible as well as concrete that is easy to finish and detail with designs, templates or stamps. By not using the gravel the mortar will have a smoother overall consistency, but will ultimately occupy less volume than concrete made using gravel as well. If you are pouring very large volumes of concrete the gravel could prove to be cost effective however for most DIY projects a 3:1 mortar mix is the way to go. The sand that you need to use for a 3:1 mortar mix should be sharp sand, or masonry sand or jointing sand. Each place that you purchase sand will use a different term so it can be confusing when shopping. All that you need to remember is to avoid play sand. Play sand is sand that has been washed and sterilized (this is ok) and then tumbled to soften all the edges of the individual sand grains (this is bad). The sharp edges of the sand help to hold together the concrete mix better than the rounded edges of the tumbled sand. Ideally you would like to find sand from landscape supply stores which will sell to you by the cubic yard. With a strong trailer you can pick up as much sand as you could possibly need for next to nothing - plus the quality of the sand for making cement will be very high. The applications for a DIY enthusiast to use a 3:1 mortar mix are huge. Everything from fixing broken outdoor steps and stairs, driveways, patios, decks, ponds, waterfalls, artificial rock, statues and much more is possible with a simple mix of sand, cement and water. Start with small concrete projects to get a better feel and understanding for how to work with concrete. Since concrete is so popular world wide, and is a highly advanced science, you will never run out of interesting concrete applications to learn about or try. Combined with being the most affordable construction material on the planet and readily available everywhere - learning to mix basic concrete recipes is a fundamental DIY project. Canadian author and second generation swimming pool expert Steve Goodale has an extensive tutorial series and online following for his instructional information on artificial rock and swimming pool construction and repair.
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How do you unbend a steel inground swimming pool wall?
The wall is steel and concrete so the short answer is that you do not.
Can you leave an inground pool swimming with concrete bottom and stainless steel sides with a hydrostatic valve empty over the winter?
Theoreticaly Yes
How many gallons of water in the star dust inground swimming pool?
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Are concrete or steel walls better for an inground swimming pool?
Steel walls are currently the lowest quality wall for a swimming pool, with the exception of Cyprus wood (if still available). Concrete (not gunite) is superior to any other wall, but a pool with concrete walls generally also has a concrete bottom. In other words, it is a concrete swimming pool. The most popular wall today for vinyl liner pools is fiberglass and, with the possible exception of concrete, is the best possible choice.
How can a person get a good in ground swimming pools?
One can get good inground swimming pool by acquiring good inground swimming pool kits. These kits are available online and simple internet search can give you contact details of manufacturer and supplier of good inground swimming pool kits.
How do you get the inground swimming pool on webkinz.com?
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Can cracked inground pools be repaired?
There are three main types of inground swimming pools: concrete, vinyl and fiberglass. All of which are prone to the occasional crack. Luckily for the homeowner such cracks can be repaired. If you are handy you can purchase a do it yourself repair kit at your local pool specialty store.
What's a good reference book or website for construction of an inground concrete block swimming pool?
Don't do it. Too many possibilities for leaks. Get Fiberglass or vinyl pool, learn to install that instead.
Do inground swimming pools last?
Yes, I know some friends with an inground swimming pool and they have had it for quit some time now. I am pretty sure that they last more than an above ground.
How do you find in inground swimming pool liner?
They don't make them for in ground.
What is type of swimming pool has the easiest maintenance?
Inground concrete or fiberglass are the easiest pools to maintain. When you get into synthetic materials like vinyl and plastic, it's harder to find chemicals that will do the work without damaging the pool.
What is the average cost to install an inground swimming pool in Colorado?
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