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That makes more sense and looks good. You can use 2x8 for the joists, even 2x6 if you wanted too.

I'm not following that drawing. Are you doing headers with joists on top? If not, you would need to add more posts alongside the pool I would think. Also, doesn't look like you need 4 posts on the long end. With 2x10's , x 2, your support joists or header can span over 7'. You probably will...

I used 2x10 for the headers and 2x8 for the joists. Looking at your plan, I would think 2x8 would be OK, but you may need to double them up on the outer ones. See attached link for typical span specifications, but you should verify with your code people...

If you can put your design down as 2D and mark how far apart your posts are, that should be good enough for the code people to get the permit. Mark the sizes of the lumber too. After you layout and dig the holes, the inspector will want to see them before you put the concrete in. The holes...

I would go to the local govt website and see if they have the pool and deck codes online or just go to the building department and ask. The codes will specify the way you need to build like how big and deep for the footings, the spans you can do depending on lumber size, railing heights, stairs...

Wow, I thought that was a lot of bleach, but seems to average out.

Finally!! We are swimming! Still much to do, but at least the when the kid asks if he can go in, I can say yes. Need to finish the top rail trim and am waiting on the water bug bonding plate. Time to work on the retaining wall and then on to the deck. Ordered a TF test kit too. Question: How...

Woo-hoo, the liner is in. Man, was that thing heavy! I do have an issue. It seems that the inner stabilizer bars are a few inches too long and I am sure that they were pushed tight into each other. Did anyone ever have to trim them before?

Ive been doing the cardboard shuffle all day. It works but you have to walk carefully or the edges can dig in. I would recommend foam instead, but I didn't have any and just want to finish this.

I was going to try to set the liner from outside. I saw a video of it done with a broom so I figured I give it a shot and keep the foot prints to a minimum. I will build a deck, but that will be a picnic compared to this and i would much rather work with wood than this nasty clay. I still have a...

Re: The dig has begun-Update Well after alot of work, the walls are up and spreading sand is under way. Is there anything easy about this? The 100 foot run of power is done and working. The walls were leveled with a laser and are within an 1/8th inch. Cant say the same about the sand, but i...

Hi Turnerg I bought what I believe is the same pool at poolfactoryonline. See http://www.poolfactoryonline.com/pool-s ... st-round-3. The "quest" is their name for the Wibar Morada line. Couple of hundred less too.

Thanks for the replys. I guess I am just concerned that it will sink if the ground gets wet. I am pretty close with level and was trying to get the last inch or two. I wet it down with a sprinkler and the ground turned into a sticky mess. Maybe I used too much water. Will the ground typically...

OK, have tried to do the final level in this red clay and its a nightmare. When its dry, its hard as concrete, but when wet it like mush and soft. This cant be a good base for a pool. Anyone have advice for building on clay, maybe using crushed stone on top?

After shopping for ever, I ordered the Quest model from the poolfactoryonline. Was basically the same model as the local pool store, but half price. I try to support my local business's, but the price difference was too much. This pool has the big resin tops and resin bottom and is rated...

Ground is broken for our new 30' pool. I was able to get the level within a few inches with the machine and will finish the final level by hand using a laser. Haven't decided if I will just back fill or do some type of retaining wall. I don't like the idea of the pool being buried, but seems to...

Thanks for clearing that up. I will post pics of my build as it progresses.

Thanks, I see a few above ground pools using in-ground pool pumps/filters and was wondering if there was any benefit to these. Since I am doing this from scratch,I would be willing to spend more up front on the better equipment if it saves electric/repair costs later on. My power is around 11...

Hi all New here and have been reading a lot. Just ordered a new 30' round above ground and was wondering if a 1hp pump would be enough. Most of the pool sizes I could find in searches were smaller, so would a 2 speed 1hp pump be sufficient as well as efficient for 20,000 gallons? I was thinking...