Adding a second layer of plywood to the pool wall

[mpapworth]

Has anyone added an inner layer of plywood to an above ground pool's walls?

Thanks
Joe Papworth
Delaware, Ohio

 

[kellyfair]

Have never seen anyone mention it. What type of above ground pool? What would be the purpose for the plywood?

 

[mpapworth]

After 20-plus years, the original walls were getting weak.

 

[kellyfair]

Personally, I’d replace.

 

[Mdragger88]

Plywood can be an option for an inground pool only because it is also supported by the earth. Even still, not a great option.
But its a no go for an above ground pool.
Sounds like this pool has lived its life. 20 years for an above ground pool is a good run.

 

[mpapworth]

After 20-plus years, the walls were getting weak. A pool guy suggested the additional plywood. It seems like it did the trick. But he cut the new sheets about 3" narrower than the originals and I don't know why.
I'm hoping someone on here can shed some light on the subject.
Thanks,
Joe

 

[Mdragger88]

Are you saying this pool was already built with plywood?
Got any pics?

 

[Newdude]

Pics would go a long way here. Even if the plywood is buried we'd still get a better idea of everything else.

 

[mpapworth]

Are you saying this pool was already built with plywood?
Got any pics?

Yes. It's a Sun Holiday pool. TFP says the photo file is too big

 

[kellyfair]

Ah, that’s a horse of a different color. Did he use pressure treated wood?

 

[Newdude]

TFP says the photo file is too big

Take screenshots and edit out the unnecessary parts. Then post the screenshots.

 

[mpapworth]

Yes, it's pressure treated plywood but my original question was if anyone has had experience with this type of a repair.
Someone requested pix but these don't tell you much because the work is done and the pool has been refilled.
Check out that huge bird on the back railing!

 

[Newdude]

Someone requested pix but these don't tell you much because the work is done and the pool has been refilled.

Instantly it looks like a semi inground, and nothing like I was expecting with your 1st post.

How high out of the ground is it ? Can you get pics under the deck ?

 

[mpapworth]

It would be totally out of the ground if not for the slope in my backyard.
One end is sitting on the ground, the other end is about 18" below grade.

 

[Newdude]

Ok great. Getting a much better idea. Get us several pics underneath so we can see how it's supported.

 

[mpapworth]

There's not much to see.
It's sitting right on the ground.

 

[Newdude]

Well the framing would sure be nice to see. But with so very little to go on, it's impossible to help you.

So far, we have 'is a one of a kind repair to a nearly one of a kind pool ok ?'

I for one, would be too busy playing lotto if I was psychic.

 

[kellyfair]

So it sounds like you’ve already had the work done, just wanted to see if anyone else around here has done same? As I mentioned, I’ve never seen anyone mention before.

Did you ask the guy who did the work why he cut the boards smaller?

That is quite a large bird!

 

[Mdragger88]

If he followed the original design with the same quality material I would assume its ok. May want to call & ask since they boast a lifetime warranty.
Very interesting - this was the first place to pop up

Sun Holiday Above Ground Pools

Central Ohio Pool Builder & Pool Service Company

sunburstpool.com

 

[mpapworth]

Well the framing would sure be nice to see. But with so very little to go on, it's impossible to help you.

So far, we have 'is a one of a kind repair to a nearly one of a kind pool ok ?'

I for one, would be too busy playing lotto if I was psychic.

I specifically asked if anyone had experience with adding a second layer of plywood wall to an above ground pool.
Since you do not, you should not have weighed in.