How To Make A PooL From Scratch?

llucky

Dear contractors,

I am a newbie in constructing pool..please guide me through it.

I heard pool's constructions are different than normal building construction. the problem with pools are it cracks and once it cracks the whole pool must be renovated. so i need a solid pool base and waterproof base. any advice and suggestion dear contractors have to offer? thank you

theartisan

2 options

a) 1. dig a hole
2. do a rain dance

b) 1. decide on type of pool construction (vinyl-lined, fiberglass, or Gunite)
2. hire a pro

troubleseeker

Pay particular attention to option B, number 2. The vinyl lined pools look easy when you watch an experienced installer, but there are many nuiances to them for a nice job. The fiberglass shells are also not as simple as the person trying to sell you just the shell would make it sound (dig a big hole, drop in the shell, and backfill), and I have heard quite a bit of problems with cracking on them. And a gunite pool is definately not the place to start your first pool experience. We have a guy who worked for a large local pool builder for 6 years, and have done a couple of pools "in house" over the last few years, but they just are not worth the trouble IMO. Like everything else, there is a short list of "quality" pool sub trades, and then there are the rest(best avoided). The quality guys are not going to give much priority to you at the risk of alienating their regular pool pros who give them a steady stream of work.

loogout1

You're joking right? Did you just wake up this morning and decide to be a pool construction contractor? Usually you work for someone for many years in the trade that you are interested in and then when you think you know it all, you go out on your own and fail miserably. Just kidding about the last part. Seriously, the internet is a great thing but you're not going to learn a trade here.

POOLMANinCT

hey dirt,

get a load of this one.

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......Less with the jaw & More with the paw.....

joasis

I know how to get a pool built...since Ray's favorite movie is "The Godfather", I intend to kidnap him and make him an offer he can't refuse......ok Ray?

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dirt diggler

I think this guy's serious


wait ...

no - i think he's really serious


i can't even believe this guy got a license

POOLMANinCT

jay,
when your ready I'm ready.....

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......Less with the jaw & More with the paw.....

Aman

In case of pools,the biggest problem is seepage of water,Water always cause problems so better make the sides and base waterproof with the best available material..there cant be any compromise in this...

And mind you it is not a simple job,its a specialized job....

troubleseeker

Not trying to be a smart ass but...it is a pool, of course the biggest problem is the seepage,aka leak, of water.

Plain and simple again, for those with a steep learning curve.........not a first experience or DIY project!!!!

POOLMANinCT

seepage & leaks are the least of the problems.....

this is how you make a pool from scratch...... give the pool contractor some scratch & he will make a pool.

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......Less with the jaw & More with the paw.....

Teetorbilt

Multiple well points is how we do it in FL. Make sure to tie the deck to the shell well, big weak point.

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POOLMANinCT

bonding deck to the shell is a big NONO, if you are in freeze thaw regions... the deck will take out the coping tile & bond beam....

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dirt diggler

seepage of water (or any leaking) is by far not the worst that can happen ...

dirt diggler

actually, now that i think about it ... there's no such thing as being a "newbie" in pool construction