slope

  1. G

    Fiberglass on Slope: Retaining Wall vs. Dirt Feathering

    Multiple reputable PBs quoting a 15x30 (4' - 5' 11' depth) 15k gallon Fiberglass instal on a sloped TN yard with rocky, wet & clay soil. Long side is 2' above existing grade on one corner and 2'7" on the other corner (deep end corner). Multiple quotes with site visits all included a retaining...
  2. L

    Two steps forward, four steps back

    Just ordered the: Intex Ultra XTR Frame 18' x 52" Above Ground Swimming Pool with Sand Filter Pump, Ladder, Cover, & Maintenance Accessory Kit with Vacuum and Skimmer And the… Intex Krystal Clear Saltwater System for Above-Ground Pools up to 15,000 Gallons It fit my budget and relieved some of...
  3. K

    Installing on a slope - Can I level with gravel

    We are getting ready to put up our 14ft metal frame pool, but our entire yard has a significant slope. Our plan is to build a frame and fill it with gravel to create a level spot. We will brace the low side for extra support. Is there any reason we shouldn't do it this way? What should I put...
  4. T

    Concrete poor slope

    My concrete decking was poured last week. It is fantastic in most area but the area directly at my house is screwed up. We haven't had any rain and the water just from morning dew pools right at my door. I complained and my pool builder came and skim coated it...said that when they texture the...
  5. B

    Pool Has Sunk

    Our in ground pool over the last 5 years has sunk in one corner/side. As you can see in the photo, the waterline is sloped to the one end (call it south shallow end). We have a skimmer box on each the North and South side. The skimmer on the North side is barely getting enough water while my...
  6. K

    Pool depth and slope small plunge pool

    Hi all! We are new here and hoped you could weigh in / help us figure out the best pool depth(s) for a very small plunge pool - water’s edge to water’s edge is 16x8. The depths are currently ranging from 3.5-5 but the slope feels like you’re always on a hill. Should we add to the shallow part...
  7. S1GNATURE

    Help Seeing This Work

    Good Day Everyone! New user, first post. So please, bear with me. Background; My wife, kids and I are soon to be moving back to our Eastern NC property from Northern VA. We are transitioning from a larger 3500 sqft home to 2000 sqft. Our family has grown and to mitigate the insanity of being so...
  8. Shrek60

    Pool Fence and Deck Slope

    A real newbie here. Fought the wife for years concerning a pool, then along came grandchildren, and I lost the battle. Just installing a 18’ x 36’ in ground pool. The contractor said they plan to pitch the concrete deck slope at 1/4” per foot. That is great for rain runoff, but now I have...
  9. W

    Above ground Built into slope... am I DOOMED?

    Hello, Soon to be pool owner. Excavation is tomorrow and install is shortly after that. Site has to be dug 20” to be level so it’s not as crazy as other stuff I’ve heard and read on here. I’m just worried about water collecting around it and ruining my pool. Basically what measures I...
  10. Slhudd78

    Help! Backfilling in a slope...