{"id":93641,"date":"2020-04-15T02:35:51","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T09:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globosurfer.com\/?p=93641"},"modified":"2022-11-09T02:01:30","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T10:01:30","slug":"diy-above-ground-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globosurfer.com\/diy-above-ground-pool\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Above Ground Pool: Build Above Ground Pool From Scratch"},"content":{"rendered":"
Anyone who has seen the <\/span>cost breakdown for an above ground pool<\/span> will immediately understand why so many people decide to take matters into their own hands and make a DIY above ground pool. If you identify with the group, here\u2019s a guide on how to build an above ground pool from scratch. Not only will you be able to save money on this project, but you might also actually have a fun time doing it.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for an easy DIY <\/span>above ground pool<\/span>, this will be one of your better options. It\u2019s small enough to fit in most backyards, requires little in terms of technical skills, and is made from very affordable materials you can get in junkyards or recycling centers.<\/span><\/p>\n You can buy wooden pallets from recycling centers, warehouses, and even small grocery stores. These pallets typically measure about 4\u2019x4\u2019 so get as many as you need for your desired pool size. Also, choose newer wooden pallets or those that haven\u2019t seen too much abuse. The newer the pallet, the more sound the structural integrity of your DIY above ground pool would be.<\/span><\/p>\n An important aspect of how to build an above ground pool<\/a> from scratch is ground preparation. This DIY above ground pool may not be as expensive and glamorous as most above ground pools, but you still need to prepare the ground before installation. You\u2019ll want the ground to smooth and level, otherwise, your above ground pool will be tilting towards one side. Also, you can opt to <\/span>put pads under your above ground pool if it\u2019s sitting on the grass<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re satisfied with how the ground on the installation site is prepared, put the wooden pallets alongside each other and screw or nail them together. Again, the typical pallet size is around 4\u2019x4\u2019 so you\u2019re going to need to put together 4 wooden pallets set up in a square to make an 8\u2019x8\u2019 pool. You can also make a bigger one like a 12\u2019x8\u2019 pool if you want to and have enough space in your backyard to accommodate it.<\/span><\/p>\n Once the base is secured, you can start installing the pool walls. Again, you\u2019ll be using the wooden pallets for these parts of the pool.<\/span><\/p>\n Here, you\u2019ll need to put the wooden pallets on their sides and fix them onto the base using screws or nails. Secure each wall by fixing them with each other as well. It would help if you nail a long wooden board across and along the middle sections of the pool walls. This will make the walls much more secured compared to when they\u2019re left to stand alone.<\/span><\/p>\n Make sure that the wooden pallets are securely fixed and that they don\u2019t wobble. Remember, water can be quite heavy, and it can push against the walls and force them to fall apart. Needless to say, you don\u2019t want that to happen because if it does then you\u2019re going to end up with a flooded backyard.<\/span><\/p>\n It would be better if you can find a second-hand pool liner, but if you can\u2019t then don\u2019t worry because there are other alternatives you can use.<\/span><\/p>\n Vinyl tarps are one alternative to an <\/span>above ground pool liner<\/span>. These types of tarps are pretty tough and have high resistance against tears and rips. Besides, vinyl tarps have certain features that make them a great option for a pool liner like high degrees of waterproofing, anti-mildew, protection against damage from the ultraviolet of the sun, and others. And the best part is that they are much more affordable than actual above ground pool liners<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Another option is a billboard tarp. More often than not, new billboard tarps are made from old and recycled billboard materials. Like vinyl tarps, billboard tarps are pretty strong and durable and has several features like the ones mentioned above.<\/span><\/p>\n Besides, make sure that the tarp is the right size for your DIY above ground pool. Factor in the pool floor and walls in your measurement, and allow for excess material that will drape over and outside the pool walls.<\/span><\/p>\n You might also like:<\/strong><\/em> Easy\u200c \u200cSteps\u200c \u200cTo\u200c \u200cOpen\u200c \u200cAn\u200c \u200cAbove\u200c \u200cGround\u200c \u200cPool\u200c<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n10 Steps on How to Make an Above Ground Pool using Wooden Pallets<\/span><\/h2>\n
1. Get Some Wooden Pallets<\/span><\/h3>\n
2. Prepare the Ground<\/span><\/h3>\n
3. Build the Base<\/span><\/h3>\n
4. Put Up the Walls<\/span><\/h3>\n
5. Choosing a Pool Liner<\/span><\/h3>\n
6. Cover the Interiors of the Pool Wall<\/span><\/h3>\n