Can you build a above ground swimming pool out of block and use a liner?

Answer 1

"Decks and Sun Spaces" by Alfred Lees and Ernest V. Heyn( Sterling Publishing, NYC, NY)Special:Booksources. In Chapter 9 is a very doable plans for an above ground pool made of 4X4s and waterproof plywood. More detailed plans are offered by Sunland Pool Systems in Del-Mar, CA but I can't get hold of them. I am going to try this anyway, my instincts tell me it will work.

I have also seen plans for such a pool, and investigated it. What I found was that it was more expensive to purchase the lumber than to purchase the traditional pool kit.

ANSWERWhile we are still in the process of completing, we designed a 12'x24' using different length and width boards. Yes pool kits are good, but if you want something that will last and be more attractive, wood is it. I will be creating a website to show how once completed. It will have a complete parts list. We are very innovative folks and have come up with all kinds of ideas to keep cost down and we ran into luck on a few other things as well. Needless to say the Lumber was the Largest but it was only a total of $ 375.00, we got untreated due to all the treated was horrible looking, and $80.00 for the wood preservative (4 gallons). So far we are at a cost of $1,000.00. The pool liner we bought on-line for only $250.00 for a 12x24 rectangle beaded liner. I think by the time we are done we will be with in our budget of $1200.00 and we'll have a great pool that will provide years of fun in the Sun.

Answer 2

Experts do not recommend using plywood under and above ground pool to level it. Even with plywood you would have to level the ground underneath and you would need a layer of sand. Plywood may warp over time and that would result in you having to take the pool down to remove it.

Answer 3

Yes, if you can build it to hold several hundred cars. The amount of water in small spa or hot tub is probably equal to one car. The real answer is no, you could never build a wooden platform to hold all that weight.

Answer 4

The best location for your above ground pool may have many considerations. Stay off of easements, stay at least 10 feet away from overhead power lines. Also your local building department may have other regulations regarding septic systems, etc. Keeping your pool out from under trees will keep the water warmer, as well as reduce the amount of leaves that will fall into your pool

Answer 5

Yes

But it must be built to "free standing" engineering specs. Ron Lacher Pool Engineering in Southern California should have an engineering detail to build one.

Answer 6

Yes but not recommended.

Answer 7

Yes