insulation

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    Pool enclosures in the UK (and similar climates) - polytunnel / greenhouse idea?!

    Hi guys Pool enclosures seem to be a great idea, especially in cooler environments (I'm in the UK, East Midlands!) and where you can make use of the sun (Northern hemisphere & I've got a south facing garden... although it's still the UK so limited sun!!). However, the "nicer" ones - i.e...
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    Insulating above ground pool

    Hi all, I have read a few threads from a while back about insulating an above ground pool. I work in the energy efficiency industry and this seems an absolute no brainer. Even it’s often said most is lost through the surface, obviously that changes once you have a blanket. So yes blanket first...
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    How thick of foam to use under the pool?

    Hi all, I am going to be digging and leveling out the foundation this weekend for our new Intex 18' x 48" above ground pool. 1. I see that Menards has lots of different foam board insulation thicknesses available, what is the preferred thickness I should buy? 3/4", 1", 2", 4"? 2. Does the...