Swimming Pool Builders Bonanza

Comment from CRYSTAL H
Time December 9, 2010 at 01:03

put sand down first and then you put down a tarp then you can landscape over your tarp and be weed free

Comment from aussie
Time December 9, 2010 at 01:03

sand is good

Comment from lola_gurl_12
Time December 9, 2010 at 01:03

sand thats what i did

Comment from Woodworkingmenace
Time December 9, 2010 at 01:03

After many pools, (and stories to tell, with thier self destructions), I have a base layer of sand under the pool that is about 4 inches deep.

I also put another pool up this year, and put a tarp under it, so that the moisture from the soil and other elements dont affect the pool bottom.

Beware of sorrel grass under the pool, it "will" grow up into the liner!

I wish you well..

Jesse

Comment from saucy B
Time December 9, 2010 at 01:03

Cement! It is always level and you never have to worry about grass growing through and sand getting into your pool creating an even bigger mess cleaning your water. It lasts throughout the years.While the cement is still wet you can add stones to give it a landscaped look, but no worries. The only downfall you can never move it.

Comment from atila3505
Time December 9, 2010 at 01:03

iron

Comment from Tim Taylor
Time December 9, 2010 at 01:03

Sand………use builders or masonary sand. The sand allows the water to perk or leech through and still maintains a good surface for the bottom of your pool liner. Follow manufacturers recommendations
Then use landscaping blocks around the edge to hold the sand in place. Next get busy with the landscaping just as you desire.

Good Luck.

Comment from Loyless H
Time December 9, 2010 at 01:03

The 16X32 in-ground pool that I had put in in 1982 has marine plywood sides. We have never had any trouble with the sides, but have had to replace the liner twice. If the plywood wood is good enough for boats, it should be good enough for pools. The pool was built by a pool company.