Do it Yourself Pool
The process involving a DIY pool project
The first step is to select the site for the pool and set the
elevation so that the top of the pool will be 6 to 12 feet above the
existing ground at the highest part of your concrete apron. You may
need to hire a sub-contractor to help you dig the hold and this may
cost you anywhere between $275-$650 and take 7-10 hours, depending
on the depth required.
Next, the walls need to be assembled and these go together easily,
on a ledge that is dug over around the pool. You may need to attach
the coping around the top with the self-tapping screws included and
this coping has a receptor slot that holds the pool liner in,
doubling up its act to be a form for pouring the concrete apron.
Tips to ensure a sound base for your pool
The footing needs to be poured in around the outside of the wall and
this secures things in place, being anywhere between 8 to 10 inches
thick and 2’ wide and offering no further adjustment in the walls
after being poured. The plumbing follows this and the plans
usually provide this with the pool equipment. You may just be
required to get 1 ½” Schedule 40 PVC pipe and fittings. This
PVC can be cut with a hacksaw and glued and plumbed successfully by
even a novice in a couple hours. Putting in the bottom of the pool
may need you to hire a subcontractor again for the mixing and
installation of the sand & port land bottom since these are not
designed to hold up the weight of the water, but will separate the
dirt from the liner and give the liner a good smooth uniform fit.
You may ask around for help to hang the liner and cut the face
plates as more hands will mean less and quicker work; the liner
snaps in the coping and fits the dimensions of the pool. After this,
a wet-dry shop vacuum can be used to suck the air out from behind
the liner and draw it snugly into place and the pool is ready to
start adding water.
Finishing touches to the do it yourself pool
You can backfill the pool and take help from a contractor to finish
the concrete apron, which may take half a day and clean the pool up
using the chemicals provided, according to the manufacturer’s
instruction. Choose a branded manufacturer as they give best
warranties and high quality service too, so it is indeed the coolest
offer in the long run.
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