Don't know that I actually want to do this, but wondering if it would work. Thinking you could drain and line a pool with geotextile and then fill it with sand that's wetted down pretty well. Could also cover with plastic after it's almost full of sand and then add another inch or two of sand and rock on top of this and essentially make it a patio. Could even pour a couple of inches of concrete on top, as long as I made sure that had protection around the sides so it doesn't adhere to the pebbles. The pool is in AZ, but it's mostly in the shade with probably 4-6 hours or so of sunlight in the afternoon in the summer. The general idea is that the sand, particularly if damp would protect the plaster and pebble tech so it doesn't crack and start falling off, plus the weight and pressure would also help hold it in place. The goal would be to shut down the pool for an extended period, but make it usable again in the future if the house is sold. Does anyone have any ideas if this would work? It's about a 10k gallon pool, with the deepest part being about 5' or so.
The plaster and pebble tech is about 25 years old and generally seems to be in good shape, other than on north side above the water line it's cracked and came off in several locations. Just don't use it that much, and given it needs some repairs, I'm also looking at alternatives.
The plaster and pebble tech is about 25 years old and generally seems to be in good shape, other than on north side above the water line it's cracked and came off in several locations. Just don't use it that much, and given it needs some repairs, I'm also looking at alternatives.
