Swimming Pool D.i.y. In 10 Easy Stages
By Lee Coleman, Fri Dec 9th
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While we are happy to makethe content available to you for your own use, we must insist onhaving our rules and *Terms of Reprint* honored in full.----------------------------------------------------------------- Swimming Pool D.I.Y. in 10 Easy Steps Copyright © 2005 LeeColeman http://www.propertyservicesinfrance.com Brief description – Swimming Pool D.I.Y. in 10 Easy Stages Full Description – Installing your own swimming pool can be very rewarding andcertainly save you a packet. Follow these 10 easy stages and youwon’t go far wrong. Swimming Pool D.I.Y. in 10 Easy Stages Before doing any type ofinstallation it’s going save you a lot of time and hassle if youdo as much preparation as possible. Decide where you want to have your pool, ideally put itsomewhere it’s going to have the sun on it all day. Considerthings like access for a digger or lorries delivering materials,(the easier you make it, the cheaper it’s likely to be). Alsodecide if you want to remove the spoil that comes from the holeor use it to landscape the surrounding garden. It’s worthremembering that there is a huge amount of spoil from theaverage excavation so often it’s better to just get shot of it,especially if you have stony ground. Make sure you leave yourself enough room around your proposedpool area to install whatever type of terracing you decide tohave and if you’re going to fit a security fence in France makesure you have room to leave the minimum of 1 mtr all the wayaround the pool. The only other thing to make sure of before youstart is that you have the relevant planning permission toinstall your pool. In France check with your local Marie firstthen fill out a “declaration de travaux” if you don’t hearanything from the D.D.E. within 45 days of them receiving yourdeclaration and your Marie say’s it’s o.k. you can fit your pool. Stage1. Make sure you buy a good quality D.I.Y. pool kit. There’shundreds of different D.I.Y. pool kits available so try to findone which comes with a set of good installation instructions andsomeone you can contact if you have any problems. When itarrives check the contents of the kit to make sure it’s allthere before you start. Stage2. Mark out the hole. Most good kit pools only need a maximum of50cm (500mm) room all the way around them to be able to buildthem, so if your pool is going to be 4 x 8 mtrs your hole willbe marked at 4.5 x 8.5 mtrs. Easy so far, right? Also make sureyou mark two centre lines, one down the length and one acrossthe width. These two lines should be staked at either end wellout side the area of the hole. If you keep these markers you canalways check your measurements if you need to. TIP. By keepingthe hole as small as possible it will mean you have less tobackfill. Stage 3. Dig the hole. If you hire a good digger driver he will usuallyhave his own laser level, if not, hire one. For the best resultscheck the depth of the hole regularly and also make sure thatthe sides of the hole are vertical, if not, once the diggerleaves you will have to shave the sides of the hole by hand, notfun. You may have to allow extra depth for under-pool drainagebut remember to measure leaving at least 100mm sticking out ofthe ground so you have enough depth to lay any terracing. Stage 4 Building the pool structure. When you get to the stage ofputting your pool kit together, pay real attention to all levelsand measurements. MEASURE TWICE, DO ONCE, check all dimensionsare what they are supposed to be, horizontally, vertically anddiagonally. If something doesn’t look right, it probably isn’t.This bit may take anything from a day to three or four dependingon the type of kit used and how much concrete is needed tosupport the structure. Stage 5 Preparing the base. Most D.I.Y. pool kits have liners, most ofwhich be installed on a base of compact sand or, a weak sand andcement screed. A cement base can be smoother than sand and makesfor a more professional finish so ask your supplier to see whatthey recommend. For a sand base, wet the sand and use a 45kgcompactor or hand garden type roller to flatten the base. Ifconcrete is preferred use a semi dry mix, reinforced with metalor fibre, draw a screed rail over the surface to make around a6cm thickness then smooth off with a “taloche” or board typefloat. Stage 6 Preparing the pool interior. Some liners need around a 4-5”fillet all the way around the base of the pool between the wallsand the floor at 45 degrees so that they are less stressed atthe seams. Check the walls of your pool for any sharp edges andeither cover them with duct tape or silicone sealent. Sweep thebase of the pool if it’s a cement base, any holes or digs in thebase can be covered with a thin layer of just dry cement powdersmoothed out. Extra protection for the liner can be provided bya felt or foam under lining placed on the floor and walls. Stage 7. Fitting White Goods. It’s normally at this stage that theskimmers, jets, lights, plumbing and any other fittings needed,are cut and fitted into the structure of your pool. Skimmers areusually placed at the opposite side to the inlet jets, take careto measure their positions accurately. Pay attention to allseals and use a suitable sealing compound if required. TIP: Don’t fit an underwater projector facing a house as theycan be far too bright at night. Stage 8. Installing the liner. Ensure all fittings are wellsealed and check one last time for any sharp edges. Feel allover the floor and if a stone or clump of sand can be felt aquick thump from a hammer will get rid of them. You’ll besurprised how large the smallest grains can feel when they areunder a piece of felt. Try to fit your liner when it’s a hotday, unfold the liner and it will become supple enough to getany creases or folds out. Secure the liner at the top of the pool and place the tube of avacuum cleaner between the liner and pool wall in a centralposition. Seal off all other gaps and as you begin to add water,smooth out the wrinkles in the base of the pool with your feet.At the same time switch on the vacuum and the liner will sitback against the walls of the pool getting rid of wrinkles andcreases. TIP:
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Cut your toenails before you start, long nails can puncturea liner easily when it’s being installed. Stage 9. Cutting the liner. If you have to cut the liner in a pool forthe skimmers, jets, roman end or whatever, always fill the poolto just below the level of the fitting before cutting it out,this way the liner will already be stretched into position andwill not tear. Pay special attention and make absolutely certainof where you need to cut the liner. A hole in the wrong place atthis stage would not be ideal. You can normally clamp the linerinto place around whatever you are fitting, then cut out theliner, don’t try to cut (by eye) before the liner is in place,no-ones free hand is that good! Stage 10. Finishing off. Backfilling any pool is one of the most laboriousjobs to do, especially if you don’t have a digger at hand.Continue to fill the pool and backfill at the same time. Somepools will need a backfill of dry sand and cement, others usestone for better drainage or just the spoil from the hole,consult your kit supplier. Connect your pump and filtration system and fit any marjelles(coping) if required. Any stone marjelles (coping) should befitted using white cement mixed with a water proofing compoundsuch as hydro-fuge. That’s it. Your pool is now ready for use, once you have addedeither salt or chlorine to treat the water. Even if you stillhave to build a terrace you can taste the fruits of your labour.Go on dive in! Resource box----------------------------------------------------------------- For more information regarding in-ground pool kits and swimmingpool security systems for pools in France contact us today.Visit our website: http://www.propertyservicesinfrance.com----------------------------------------------------------------- About the author:Lee is currently residing in the South of France running severalsuccessfull business ventures which include swimming pools,spa's, sauna's mini diggers and property maintenance. | 
