How to make a frame pool in the country with your own hands

Location Tips

For a pool that will only be used in the summer, any location will do. Inflatable pools are a cheap option that does not require drastic changes to the site.

If you opted for a stationary pool, before you dig it out, you need to choose the right place location on site. After all, it will not work to move such a structure after the completion of all work on its creation.

There are several important points to take into account:

Trees. They should not be near the pool for two reasons. The first is the root system, which negatively affects the waterproofing of the pool. The second is foliage that pollutes the water surface. If the leaves are not removed in time, the water "blooms" and the pool loses its attractiveness.

Soil type.Ideal if your site has clay soil

It does not let water through, which is important if damage to the waterproofing suddenly occurs.

• Direction of the wind. The pool one way or another will be clogged with debris brought by the wind. It will be nailed to a certain board. Therefore, make it so that it is there that the cleaning of the pool is as convenient as possible and you can quickly remove the brought leaves, blades of grass, etc. The drain system should also be placed here.
• Water pipes. By placing the pool close to the water supply, you will ensure the ease and speed of filling the bowl.

If you decide to install a frame pool, try to make sure that the surface reserved for it is absolutely flat. Potholes, bumps, dents, remnants of tree roots - all this should not be. Ideally, the site is concreted, creating a smooth base for the pool.

How is the foundation device

Site preparation

After the place for the installation of the bowl is chosen, the marking of the territory is carried out, on which the surface layer of soil overgrown with grass (sod) will be removed. For this, pegs, laces, a tape measure and a special can of paint for marking lawns are used. The boundaries of the prepared area should extend approximately half a meter beyond the contours of the pool bowl.

A damper pad made of polystyrene sheets eliminates the deformation of the base due to thermal expansion of the pool capacity

Depending on its shape, several methods are used to determine the boundary of the base:

for round a peg is driven into the ground (in the planned center of the structure), a cord is put on it with a loop. A balloon with paint is tied to the second end of the thread, then a circle of the desired diameter is drawn like a compass;

in the form of a capsule, in a similar way, two circles are outlined, which are connected by two parallel tangents (two threads are pulled);

in the shape of an ellipse, three circles are outlined, which are then matched with curves "by eye", drawn using a coloring aerosol;

for square and rectangular 4 pegs are driven in between which 4 threads are pulled at right angles for intersecting sides. In this case, right angles are formed either with the help of a theodolite (geodesic instrument), or with the help of shoelaces by calculating the sides of a right-angled triangle (hypotenuse and legs).

When the necessary tool is not at hand to mark the boundaries of the base of a square pool, the rule of the Egyptian triangle can be used. In correctly set angles, the hypotenuse will be equal to 5m.

Sod inside the outlined borders is removed with a sharp bayonet shovel, which is stuck on a full bayonet. This is a physically difficult, but high-quality and effective way. After it remains a fairly flat surface. The turf itself can be moved to another place and used to form lawns. Additionally, so that the grass does not sprout again, the land is treated with biological products.

Base device

After preparing a certain area of ​​the site for the arrangement of the foundation under the frame pool the formation of a sand and gravel hard and even cushion begins, it is produced according to the following algorithm:

a dry mix is ​​prepared from a sand-gravel mixture and cement (grade 300) at a ratio of 10:1. An alternative to cement can be friable light clay, while the ratio of components must be changed to 10: 1.5;

the mixture is poured onto the surface in an even layer of 4-5 cm, trampled down and leveled with the help of a rail to which the level is attached. If somewhere there is not enough mixture to form a flat surface, it is filled up, the excess is removed with a shovel;

The platform for the pool of compacted sand is leveled

a layer of building sand is poured onto the leveled layer of ASG 8-15 cm thick, it is also leveled and compacted;

above a damper pad is laid on the sand, it consists of sheets of polystyrene. It is needed to prevent deformation of the sand and gravel cushion due to thermal expansion of the water tank under the influence of the sun or hot water;

received multi-layer "pie" is covered with a dense film (usually it is included in the frame container kit), its area should be larger than the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe prepared base, the boundaries of the film should protrude beyond the boundaries of the site by about 1 meter. This is the final operation, after which you can begin the installation of the pool.

Care Tips

After all work on the installation of the pool structure will be completed, it is necessary to check the functioning of the cleaning system by connecting it to the electrical network. Pumping equipment must qualitatively filter the full volume of water in the pool. Prior to the initial filling of the bowl with water, disinfection measures should be taken, since the pump is able to effectively cope with mainly mechanical contamination.

To prevent the abundant overgrowth of the pool bowl with all kinds of algae, it is recommended to use special chemicals, but with monitoring the state of the water. It is required to control the pH level once a week, and if deviations from the norm are detected, the data is aligned to optimal values ​​with special preparations

It is important to remember that the restoration of a neglected hydraulic structure is very expensive for its owner, so the structure should be properly maintained and regularly disinfected.

Floating debris from the surface of the water is collected with special nets and skimmers.

The timely process of conservation of an artificial reservoir for the winter period requires special attention.

1. The pool bowl and internal parts should be cleaned with a special vacuum cleaner, without draining the water, after which it will be necessary to process it with chemical compounds.
2. After the water has been drained to a height of 80–100 mm, the components of the pumping equipment should be disconnected.
3. To prevent too much volumetric expansion of the structure as a result of freezing, compensatory products are used that are half immersed in water.
4. At the final stage, the mirror of the artificial reservoir is closed with a protective cover.

The cost and quality characteristics of ready-made frame pools produced by domestic and foreign manufacturers, as a rule, are quite comparable, but the price of such hydraulic structures is not always affordable for the average man in the street.It is for this reason that many owners of suburban real estate prefer the independent manufacture of a frame pool, which allows you to build a beautiful and original, and most importantly, a budget structure in a relatively short time.

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Choice of location. Some Tips

• Installation of the frame pool should take place on the most even surface. If you cannot find a suitable place, then you should first prepare the landscape. Moreover, this should be done by excavating the soil from the hills, and not by filling the lowlands. This will avoid subsidence of the soil, which can lead to deformation and breakage of the frame.
• Before carrying out installation work, it is necessary to make sure that there are no engineering communications under the site. If you need access to them, the pool will have to be dismantled.
• It is strictly not recommended to install tanks under power lines, as well as on surfaces that have recently been treated with chemical fertilizers or pesticides.

We advise you to choose a suitable location on the sunny side of the site. This will allow you to abandon the use of water heating systems in the summer.

In summer, water is changed more often, pumping it out to the garden for irrigation. From the tent, it is desirable to make a shelter for the bowl. The water will cool more slowly and become less polluted when the font is not in use.

How is the foundation device

Site preparation

After the place for the installation of the bowl is chosen, the marking of the territory is carried out, on which the surface layer of soil overgrown with grass (sod) will be removed. For this, pegs, laces, a tape measure and a special can of paint for marking lawns are used.The boundaries of the prepared area should extend approximately half a meter beyond the contours of the pool bowl.

A damper pad made of polystyrene sheets eliminates the deformation of the base due to thermal expansion of the pool capacity

Depending on its shape, several methods are used to determine the boundary of the base:

• for round ones, a peg is driven into the ground (in the planned center of the structure), a cord is put on it with a loop. A balloon with paint is tied to the second end of the thread, then a circle of the desired diameter is drawn like a compass;
• in the form of a capsule, two circles are outlined in a similar way, which are connected by two parallel tangents (two threads are pulled);
• in the form of an ellipse, three circles are outlined, which are then matched with “by eye” curves drawn using a coloring aerosol;
• for square and rectangular, 4 pegs are driven in between which 4 threads are pulled at right angles for intersecting sides. In this case, right angles are formed either with the help of a theodolite (geodesic instrument), or with the help of shoelaces by calculating the sides of a right-angled triangle (hypotenuse and legs).

When the necessary tool is not at hand to mark the boundaries of the base of a square pool, the rule of the Egyptian triangle can be used. In correctly set angles, the hypotenuse will be equal to 5m.

Sod inside the outlined boundaries is removed with a sharp bayonet shovel, which is stuck on a full bayonet. This is a physically difficult, but high-quality and effective way. After it remains a fairly flat surface. The turf itself can be moved to another place and used to form lawns.Additionally, so that the grass does not sprout again, the land is treated with biological products.

Base device

After preparing a certain territory of the site for the arrangement of the base for the frame pool, the formation of a sand and gravel hard and even cushion begins, it is carried out according to the following algorithm:

• a dry mixture is prepared from a sand-gravel mixture and cement (grade 300) in a ratio of 10:1. An alternative to cement can be friable light clay, while the ratio of components must be changed to 10: 1.5;
• the mixture is poured onto the surface in an even layer of 4-5 cm, trampled down and leveled with a rail to which the level is attached. If somewhere there is not enough mixture to form a flat surface, it is filled up, the excess is removed with a shovel;

The platform for the pool of compacted sand is leveled

• a layer of building sand 8-15 cm thick is poured onto the leveled layer of ASG, it is also leveled and compacted;
• a damper pad is laid on top of the sand; it consists of polystyrene sheets. It is needed to prevent deformation of the sand and gravel cushion due to thermal expansion of the water tank under the influence of the sun or hot water;
• the resulting multilayer “pie” is covered with a dense film (usually it is included in the frame container kit), its area should be larger than the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe prepared base, the film boundaries should protrude beyond the boundaries of the site by about 1 meter. This is the final operation, after which you can begin the installation of the pool.

Video description

The process of preparing the foundation, as well as frame pool installations can be seen in the following video:

Despite the fact that the frame pool at first glance seems to be a simpler and more budgetary alternative to a permanent structure, its proper installation will require some effort, knowledge and experience. It cannot be mounted on the first piece of land that comes across. The finished kit should only be installed on a specially prepared base.

Stationary pools: traditional or non-standard

stationary monolithic pool

Having decided to install a stationary reservoir on a summer cottage, it is necessary, first of all, to find the optimal place for its location. The device of such a reservoir will require a significant investment of time and money, so the choice of site should be taken carefully and thoughtfully. It is undesirable to have trees near the pond, as this will make it difficult to clean it and require the installation of a canopy. Location close to the electrical network and water source will reduce the cost of communications.

The choice of design and size of the pool, its configuration and depth largely depends on the material of the bowl. If finished products are used, then their forms are limited to the proposal of manufacturers. A do-it-yourself pool made of concrete can be built in a wide variety of configurations. This is the most time-consuming way to build an artificial reservoir, but more economical and durable than using ready-made bowls.

The construction of a concrete pool takes place in several stages:

1. Site preparation

pool pit

The selected place is cleared of debris, marked with twine and pegs, after which, manually or using mechanization, they dig a pit of the desired depth.After the pit has reached the desired size, its bottom is compacted with a rammer and covered with layers of sand and gravel, and then waterproofing is carried out using roofing material on bituminous mastic or other materials.

1. Formwork installation, reinforcement and pouring of the bowl

formwork for the pool

For formwork, boards and moisture-resistant plywood are used, which are coated with protective compounds. First, the bottom of the pool is poured, and after the frame is installed, the concrete bowl is cast. For strength, reinforcement is used, which is tied with wire or welded if the reservoir has a complex configuration.

It is desirable to carry out all works on the installation of the walls of the pool continuously to create a monolithic structure. In addition, before pouring, all communications should be carried out and the necessary holes for installing lighting should be provided.

1. bowl lining

After the concrete has hardened, the formwork is removed, and the inner surface of the resulting tank is covered with a liquid cement mortar with special additives, which provides additional waterproofing. After the wall, the bowls are lined with mosaics or tiles.

1. Equipment installation

One of the important stages in the construction of pools is the installation of an effective water supply and purification system, which is carried out using special equipment. The choice of the necessary equipment occurs at the design stage of the reservoir. At the same time, options for its lighting are also being worked out.

Less labor-intensive arrangement of reservoirs using ready-made forms from a variety of materials. It can be a plastic garden pool, which is a plastic container with an acrylic coating.Technical characteristics, performance properties and service life of such products depend on the type of polymers and the manufacturer. A more modern option is to use glass fiber reinforced composite tanks as bowls. Such designs do not require additional processing, are durable and reliable. Their disadvantages include the possibility of damage due to the volumetric expansion of the soil during freezing.

Composite pools for summer cottages, like plastic ones, are installed as follows:

1. They mark the site and dig a pit, manually or with the help of mechanization.

2. Sand and gravel are laid in layers at the bottom of the pit, compacting them with a rammer.

3. Set the form of plastic or composite material.

4. Install pumping and filtering equipment.

5. Fill the gaps between the walls of the pit and the bowl with sand.

6. Decoration of the coastal zone.

A variety of materials for the manufacture of pools and methods of their installation allow you to choose the best option for any suburban area. It is enough to apply imagination, a little effort and apply some skills and you can enjoy a hot day.

Successful implementation of an inexpensive indoor pool in the country:

A podium instead of a platform - you can do that

Small-sized frame structures, as well as inflatable pools of any size, are allowed to be installed on special structures. They are called podiums. They are built in the form of a base that protrudes to a certain height above the ground and has increased rigidity.

Pool podium

The podium is made of plank. It is also allowed to make it from a concrete monolithic slab, but this is a very laborious and, by and large, unnecessary work.Wooden flooring is built quickly and does its job remarkably well. They do it like this:

1. They knock down a wooden structure from 3-centimeter thick boards (edged). Its individual elements are fastened with nails or universal screws.
2. Lay on the ground and fix the bars measuring 5x10 cm.
3. A downed boardwalk is laid on the bars. They hold the building together.
4. Round the edges of the structure made and be sure to grind them.

You have at your disposal an excellent podium. Relax by your own pool!

How to make a playground with your own hands - step by step instructions

Having decided on the location of the bathing structure, proceed to its marking. If you decide to install a round-shaped pool, the sequence of actions is as follows:

• drive a wooden peg or a metal bar into the center of the selected area;
• tie one end of the cable (twine, rope) to a peg, and the other to some small object - for example, to a small can of paint;
• mark a circle with a rope on the can (its size is taken approximately 0.15 m more than the diameter of the bowl you have chosen).

With the marking of the site for the construction in the form of a square or a rectangle, there will be no problems at all - drive in pegs at the corners of the site and stretch a cord between them. This will determine the location of all sides of the pool.

Marking the site for the pool

Next, do the work according to the following scheme:

On the marked area, uproot large vegetation and weeds, remove the upper (turf) soil layer, remove stones

Please note - experts do not advise going deeper into the ground by more than 0.5 m. If you need a greater depth, it is imperative to make a concrete cushion and additionally brick its sides.
Pour 8–15 cm of building sand onto the cleaned area

The material must be perfectly aligned horizontally. To do this, you can use special beacons made of steel profile. They are installed in a couple of minutes and serve as an excellent guide for alignment.
Next, a special substrate is laid on the sand. It is a bedding made of polypropylene or geotextile. As a rule, the substrate is included in the pool kit. If it's not in the set, no big deal. You can purchase suitable bedding at your nearest home improvement store.

That's all. The site is ready. Proceed to assemble the purchased bowl. This procedure is easy to do with your own hands. The main thing in this case is to strictly adhere to the installation manual, which is supplied with all factory frame structures.

Installation of the finished pool in the country

The process of mounting the structure on the ground depends on the type of bowl. If this is a wooden frame-type pool, a hole is dug up to 30 cm deep under it, dense layers of soft materials are laid out under the inflatable structures. The main rule before buying is to estimate the dimensions of the model and tie it to the area.

The presence of free space, water resources - these nuances are discussed before purchasing a bowl. Stationary systems are installed next to the water supply, drain. Inflatable and collapsible, as well as containers of small capacity, are placed in any convenient place.

Installation of an inflatable pool

Even the largest bowls are easily mounted on any free space.The kit already has a pump, a hose, a cover, so installing an inflatable pool in the country will take little time.

They do it like this:

• level the site;
• clean it from debris, roots, sharp objects;
• lay a layer of thick cellophane or tarpaulin;
• foam, foam mats are thrown from above - they will ensure evenness;
• lay out the bowl;
• inflate with a pump;
• run water.

The process is over. After bathing, cover the bowl with a lid or drain the water.

Frame pool installation

Structures are placed on a ready site or buried in the ground. After doing this:

1. They remove the fertile layer of soil to a depth of up to 3/4 of the height of the walls. Allowance in all directions of the bowl 50 cm.
2. Pour a layer of sand on the bottom, compact. Spread a layer of geotextile - it will not give growth to the roots.
3. Install the frame according to the instructions. Support posts are attached from the outside. The recessed part of the wall is insulated. If the soil is wet, the base is covered with insulation - this will prevent the rapid cooling of the water.
4. A ring is laid out at the bottom, then the sides are mounted. After that, they are laid out on the bottom of the EPPS. The edges are trimmed, the gaps are made minimal. Joints and edges of polystyrene plates are sprinkled with sand.
5. A film is laid out in the prepared frame, attached to the adhesive tape. They start pouring water. Under the weight of the volume of water, the film straightens out, it is leveled and fixed on the walls with fasteners.
6. Fixing strips are installed along the upper edge, the walls are insulated with polystyrene.
7. Backfilling the pit is done to strengthen the structure. The water from the bowl is not drained so that the pool with their own hands in the country house from the film retains its geometry.
8. Install the equipment included in the kit. Check the tightness of the joints.
9. Installation completed.

Installation of a plastic pool

Installation of the finished font is carried out only in a pre-dug pit. A pit is dug with markings on the terrain. Up to 0.5 m is added to the dimensions of the bowl - these are allowances for the installation of formwork.

They put a plastic pool like this:

• an even layer of sand up to 30 cm thick is poured into a pit 100 cm deep;
• knock down shields from boards according to the size of the pit, the inner surface of the shields is covered with a dense film;
• the frame is made of a bar 50x50 mm, it is launched along the upper border of the shields;
• the beam will serve as a fastener for the upper edge of the bowl, so it is pre-treated with an antiseptic, flame retardant;
• after assembling the walls inside the pit, a pool is installed in them;
• along the perimeter of the tank, a side of reinforced concrete is cast;
• along the perimeter, corners are installed with fastening to the beam and the bowl through and through, fixed with stainless bolts;
• install mortgages, overflow pipes - they are taken out of the font;
• pour water into the bowl, at the same time knead the concrete composition;
• concrete is poured between the walls of the plastic pool and the frame of the shields;
• the concrete is compacted with a compacting machine with vibration, after 4-5 days the formwork is removed.

After completing the work, the plastic container is securely fixed in the ground, there is a side along the edge - the pool is ready for operation.