Recent content by Dennis

Hi. There is nothing about your pool that would require a special liner. There is also nothing uncommon about a liner fitting the way you describe it. Most of the beaded liners I install require doing it at least twice. We may get it all in the bead receiver and find we have an extra 6", we...

Hi techgirl, The website does not give a person much to go on as to how these would be installed. I have a very good idea but would sure like to see the instructions that come with them. I have never installed these on an above ground pool but have dealt with steps on a regular basis in the...

Hi Jeannie, I was afraid a new liner would be your only choice. Once you run out of liner to pull back over the wall there is not much you can do. With your new liner I would fold the excess liner back into the pool leaving an even 2" overhang on the outside. This thickens the liner going...

This is a deck I built on a soft sided pool. It is a two level deck that covers about half the pool. In the wonderful world of pool decks, anything is possible. It just depends on how much you want to spend. http://www.shadebuilder.com/Wood_Decks_ ... Pools.html Aside from filter access...

I am glad the problem was resolved and the pool is filling again. Only one thing is keeping this story from having a very happy ending. Pictures :-D Dennis

Hi, just a quick comment about the INTRIGUE pool by Doughboy. This pool has been sold under several names for over twenty years. It started as a King Canyon years ago. It is still the same exact pool, and still the best pool Doughboy has ever made. In my mind it is probably the best pool...

Hi Cherie, yes, there is a reason. The weight of the water against the side wall is the only thing keeping the pool from collapsing from the weight of the dirt on the outside. If you go above the water line with the dirt, the pool caves in around the top. Six inches is minimal, that puts the...

Hi. I'm a little on the cheap side. I refused to buy water when I had my own well. I also wanted to take no chances damaging my system and having thousands of dollars in repair bills. I just took my time and added just a few inches a day. I rigged my filter system up with PVC going over the...

Hi. All steel wall above ground pools can be buried without problems. Try to keep at least a foot of pool out of the ground and never drain the pool unless you have to. I have never been impressed with aluminum walls, the ones I have seen corrode very quickly, this would worry me if I were...

Hi, I think you have hit all the issues. As for the construction, there is no difference. Buy the one that fits your needs, your budget, your future budget and your future time available for maintenance. Enjoy, Dennis

Hi, I have never done concrete work, as in pouring a slab for a pool to sit on. I have, however, installed hundreds of pools on slabs. With some preformed pool cove and a pool pad it can be a very nice set up. For the pad I have used carpet pad, indoor - outdoor carpet, pool pads and a few...

I suspect he did a bad job also. I hope someone stands behind the job and fixes it. Leveling could be a factor here. If the pool is full you should get a detailed document as to the the level of the pool. Work your way around the pool measuring from the top rail to the water level. If your...

Sorry that photo is so big, I'll work on getting a smaller one up there. Good questions. The liner should be a few inches off the base before you start the water. The liner will need to be let down as the water puts pressure on it. When the water is just a few inches from the side the hose...

Hi, my biggest problem with pool pads is that they are so thin. Every lump, bump and rock under the pad will show through when the weight of the water is on it. Using sand is a way to create a smooth base for the pad. The problem with that is it takes so much work to get the pads adjusted...

The first photo shows the liner stretched in using the retaining rods for support. The second photo shows an overlap liner stretched in over the framework of the pool, the preferred method. Let us know what parts of the process you need more information on and I am sure we could help. Dennis