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Does my yard have to be level to install an in ground swimming pool?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes
== Most older inground pools are made to not buckle out from the water pressing against the walls-as opposed to buckling in. We had severe buckling on several panels over the years and came up with a simple way to repair AFTER DRAINING POOL ABOUT 4 FEET DOWN:
1. break up concrete above buckled panel (Home Depot electric jackhamer $60 for 4 hours-easy to use)
2. Dig down apprx 3' to the concrete sill (its surrounding the entire inground pool) Clean out enough width so you can stand in hole and work.
3. find the triangle looking brace that holds the wall from buckling out-you'll notice the metal panel is not bolted to it and is probable 2 inches or more buckled away from it. Clear all dirt 3 feet to left and right of metal triangle(you may need to break more concrete) all the way down to concrete sill.
4. remove white plastic cap that covers your vinyl liner in area above buckle and pull or work out the liner from the groove it sits in in THAT AREA ONLY. You can stretch out the liner away from the wall with a plastic whiffle ball bat or someone can hold it out for you.
5. drill 3 holes (top middle bottom) in triangle brace and all the way through the metal panel pool wall into the pool-(have someone hold out liner so it doesn't get torn and also hold hand under where drill will come through to catch metal shavings)
6. Buy a 2' long by 1/8" thick aluminum yardstick looking thing (Home depot-$5 near all the metal rods and bracings isle)
7. While holding that aluminim bar in pool-under the liner of course- cover the 3 holes and mark it with a pencil pushed from the already drilled holes on the outside. Pick up the bar and drill matching 3 holes.
8. hold aluminum bar in place and push each of 3 1/2"x8" round head galvanized lag bolts (threaded from top to bottom-some home depots only sell bolts threaded at very end) You may have to make the holes in aluminum bar wider to accomodate the squared area near rounded heads of bolts so it sits in better)
9. Push bolts through till they enter through steel triangle support-use galvanized 1/2" washer and nut and tighten each till pool wall touches the steel triangle support.
10. Cover all with Duct Tape, and then put liner back in groove, cover with the white plastic cap-fill in hole-pour new concrete-DONE!!!!-I've done this in several areas of our 30+ year old inground pool and it works GREAT!!! housedad1967@hotmail.com for questionsAnswer ==
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe pool needs to be level to have the walls hold the water in with equal pressure at all points. The more slanted your pool is, the more you are increasing your risk of collapse. Remember all these pools are quality and stress tested on level ground. They are designed for use on level ground. If you want to experiment for fun, go ahead, but watch out!
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∙ 14y agoYour yard does not need to be level to install an in ground swimming pool. A retaining wall can be constructed around the edges of the pool to compensate for any slope that your yard may have. Depending on how drastic the slope is, it may be more cost effective to properly grade the yard than construct a retaining wall.
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∙ 18y agoHmmm, since the water is always level, unless the pumps can't do their job, does it really matter?
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∙ 14y agoLearn to live with it because there is no way to move it without ruining the pool.
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∙ 16y agono.
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∙ 12y agoNo
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How do you level ground for a swimming pool cheaply with stuff you have at your house?
sand
Is 2 inch difference of level ground okay for ground swimming pool?
I assume your question is "How to level the ground for the installation of swimming pools" The answer is for a yard size pool you may have to rent a small grader such as a "bobcat" combination front end loader with a blade and grading attachment. These are widely available in North America and the Caribbean.
How do you install an in ground swimming pool skimmer?
They are usually attached with a hose to vac source & float on top.
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Above-Ground Swimming Pools: The Economical Alternative to In-Ground Pools?
Once you have decided to add a swimming pool to your home, the next thing to decide is whether or not to install an above-ground swimming pool or have an in-ground swimming pool built. There are many things to consider when making this decision, the most important of which are cost and how the pool will affect the equity in your home. If the thought of spending upwards of $20,000 or more to install an in-ground swimming pool on your property is keeping you from having a pool at all, then it may be in your best interest to think about installing an above-ground swimming pool. Above-ground pools are not only considerably cheaper to buy, install and maintain, but they also can be made to look just as appealing as an in-ground pool. With the proper installation and optional decking, you can turn your back yard into a welcoming oasis for optimum entertaining in the summer months. An above-ground swimming pool, even a deluxe model, will only set you back a few thousand dollars, a fraction of what you could ultimately spend on building an in-ground swimming pool, after you take into consideration the excavation and landscaping costs to ready the ground for the construction of the pool, not to mention plumbing and electrical costs, building permits, etc. Most municipalities will allow you to purchase and erect an above-ground swimming pool without obtaining a building permit, and because the pool is set above-ground in most cases, there are no excavation fees associated with the construction. When it comes to home equity, the county tax assessor’s office for the area in which you reside determines whether or not an above-ground swimming pool adds value to the property. While in-ground swimming pools are a sure guarantee that your home equity will rise considerably, in many cases, above-ground pools will not add value to the property, per se. However, that is not to say that if and when you decide to sell your property, you can’t ask a higher price for your home taking into consideration that there is a pool on site, regardless of the fact it is an above-ground pool.
Above Ground Pool?
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What did Chevy Chase plan to buy with his Christmas bonus in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
am in ground pool.
Where do swimming pool water bugs come from?
Probabily the ground surrounding your pool if its in-ground. In an above-ground pool they most likely fly into the pool or crawl into it from the sides.
How do you ground an in ground swimming pool?
To make sure it doesn't crystallize?
Can you use an in-ground filter on an above ground swimming pool?
Sure
I want to but a swimming pool for my backyard. What should I expect to pay for a quality swimming pool?
You can expect to pay at least $1000 for an above ground, and more for an in ground. It also depends on the size of the pool.
