How to Dig the Deep End for a Swimming Pool
An inground swimming pool can be a great entertainment area for family and friends. Building an inground swimming pool requires excavating the soil to prepare for the pool installation. Digging out the deep end of the pool involves a different procedure from digging out the remaining pool area, because of the change in depth. Some experience with excavating equipment is desirable when preparing to dig out the deep side of your pool. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Draw out the desired shape and size of the pool with paper and a pencil. Use graph paper to properly draw the pool to scale.
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Spray paint the soil to mark the desired outline of the pool. Hammer stakes into the ground to frame the outline. Tie a string around each of the stakes.
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Excavate the area within the stakes with a backhoe excavator. Check the bottom layer of soil with a laser level to ensure the depth is even. Move the backhoe to the area of the pool intended for the deep end.
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Dig down to a depth of between 8 to 9 feet lower than the other section of pool for the deep end. Add an additional 3 feet to this depth for the flooring and foundation. Check the bottom area with a laser level to ensure it is even.
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Use a shovel to even out the sides and bottom of your pool. Check for a consistent transition from the walls of your pool to the bottom with a curved plywood form.
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Tips & Warnings
Check with your local utility company to ensure no power lines, water conduits or telephone cables lie in the path of your pool before you begin excavation.
Always use safety gloves when working with construction equipment or hand tools to avoid injury.
References
Resources
- "Builder's Guide To Swimming Pool Construction;" Max Schwartz; 2005
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