1" - 1-1/2" - 2" foam bottom for AG pool

[gwc]

What thickness should the foam sheets be for an AG pool. I was thinking about using 1" foam sheets so I would have an additional 1" of water depth. I am installing a unibead (J hook) liner. The pool wall is 54". Will the liner stretch the additional 1" when it is filled? Recommendations and thoughts please.

Thanks
Gerry

 

[Pv2]

um, theoretically you would have LESS water, not more. but I don't think it would be significant in reality. for me personally, I found the thick foam to be a little strange and would probably use a simple gorilla pad next time, at least with an intex on dirt. I notice also that dirt and small "stuff" is wedging down between the bottom of the pool and the tarp/top of the foam. with a walled AG pool and cove, that shouldn't be an issue.

 

[gwc]

um, theoretically you would have LESS water, not more. but I don't think it would be significant in reality. for me personally, I found the thick foam to be a little strange and would probably use a simple gorilla pad next time, at least with an intex on dirt. I notice also that dirt and small "stuff" is wedging down between the bottom of the pool and the tarp/top of the foam. with a walled AG pool and cove, that shouldn't be an issue.

Thanks Pv2.

 

[Flounder_Pounder]

I used 3/4" and seems to work well so far (1 year)


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[gwc]

I used 3/4" and seems to work well so far (1 year)

Thanks Flounder_Pounder

Gerry

 

[Taterfink]

I used 3/4" extruded insulation sheets. LOVE it. If you use it, make sure it's "extruded insulation" and triple tape the seams so it doesn't shift. I love the feel and the extra protection for the liner.

 

[gwc]

Thanks Taterfink.
I used 3/4" extruded foam and did triple tape all the joints. Seems that to be really smooth. Installing the liner was very easy.

 

[Taterfink]

Wonderful!

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[gwc]

When I asked the question about the thickness of the foam floor it was because I was concerned that the liner would not fit if I did not put in the full 2" base - the same thickness as the sand base. But after much needless worry I could have used 1/2" foam without any problem or even a 1/4" bottom. I used the Gladon foam cove and it was a dream. The transition from the bottom to the sides is very uniform and smooth. I got this one because it's dimensions of 4"H x 4"W x 48"L was larger than some of the cove pieces I found when I was researching. Several companies listed the dimensions of their product as 2"H x 2"W x 48"L. It was self stick and it worked wonderfully. I taped each joint on the cove and also taped between the foam bottom and the cove.