Today we are beginning a vinyl lined pool.  The site was excavated yesterday, and the pool walls have been bolted together, and the entire pool has been leveled.  A-frame braces are installed, as are deck support braces that provide superior strength for the sidewalk around the pool.

Once the walls are set and ready, the line for the main drain for circulating water from the bottom of the pool is run.  This line comes up the side of the pool, under the wall, and along a trench to the equipment pad located adjacent to the pool.

Here the equipment pad is visible.  This is where all plumbing lines will be run to.  The pump, filter, heater, and electrical service are all located here.  The pad has been formed up, and will have concrete poured in place in  a few minutes.

Now the footing around the pool is laid.  This locks the pool walls in place permanently.

Now the outside of the pool has been backfilled with sand, compacted, and we are putting down the concrete floor for the pool interior.  The strings that span the width of the pool are to mark the changes in floor elevations or contour changes.

Today the liner is being installed.  First the liner is stretched over the pool and secured into the coping.  A vacuum is used to remove air from behind the liner.

The main drain frames are attached, and the water is started as soon as the liner is properly placed.  As the water level increases the frame and gasket is attached at the step and the excess liner material is removed.  Once the pool is full the openings for the skimmer and return fittings are also cut in.

Today the plumbing is being run for the pool.  Please note that all the plumbing lines are being run over compacted sand.  This helps ensure that there are no hard objects that can puncture a line in the future.  The lines are run from the pool along a trench to the equipment pad by the house.  We make every attempt to make single piece runs for every line, avoiding fittings and clamps underground.

After the lines are run, backfill is completed and compacted.  This brings the grade up to where we can prepare to form and pour the concrete deck, which surrounds the pool.

Today the forms are being set for the concrete deck around the pool area.  This particular job will require more than one pour due to the size of the deck and the varying elevations.

Now the first pour can begin, this area is elevated from the deck around the pool itself, and is very long.  Fence posts for the gate have been placed prior to the concrete being laid.  The next section will be put down early next week.

The next stage is put down today.  A patio area next to the house and a portion of the pool area are completed, leaving the rest of the patio and around the pool for tomorrow.  The filtration and heating components have also been placed and plumbed begin the circulation system of the pool.

Now the concrete deck is complete.  This will also complete the documentation of this installation.  There are still tasks to be completed such as, cleaning the pool, balancing the water, and saw cutting the concrete after it has cured.  After the homeowners have completed fencing and landscaping we will return to get a couple of final pictures.  We would also like to thank Bart and Mary Jo for their patience in allowing us to document their pool installation.