None of the corners are 90's there 2' round corners so I can't check with a framing square. Do u think the same liner issues will be with the round one as there would of been with the square corners
Re: Pool walls out of square
None of the corners are 90's there 2' round corners so I can't check with a framing square. Do u think the same liner issues will be with the round one as there would of been with the square corners
Re: Pool walls out of square
It’s hard to predict. I’d guess the round corners to be more forgiving than tight square corners. I only have experience with my pool with square corners.
Even with radius corners you have the angle between adjacent walls.
Maybe waste will drop in for a visit.
Circa 1980 IG, VL, 36K Gal, DE, Chlorine
Re: Pool walls out of square
Thought of a way to check radius corners for square.
Look at the attachment. You need some blocking at least as wide as the radius.
Cut two square pieces of plywood. You’ll probably need an extra pair of hands to hold them agains the wall. Set the blocking as shown and use the framing square to see how it looks.
They may even make offset squares for just such a situation.
Just an idea.
Circa 1980 IG, VL, 36K Gal, DE, Chlorine
Re: Pool walls out of square
I'd use the Pythagorean theorem.. Easier to extend the centre lines of each side to intersect, then measure out from that corner 3' on one wall and make a mark, 4' on the other wall and make a mark. Measure across from mark to mark and you should get 5'. Most builders use it so why they didn't just shows a lack of professionalism. I'm a licensed Realtor in Ontario and want to also point out the potential loss to the value of the house. If it's obvious to see the out of square once the house is built around it then it could be a deterrent when selling. I'd hold all payments and call a lawyer now.
Re: Pool walls out of square
Nice, I know this as the 3-4-5 rule.
Yeah my gut reaction to all this is laywers.
Circa 1980 IG, VL, 36K Gal, DE, Chlorine
Re: Pool walls out of square
If you can live with it being out of square, you can get a custom liner that will fit the pool with no wrinkles. If you're willing to accept a defective pool, the least the builder should do is get you the liner that will fit the pool and not charge you extra for it!
They'll have to break out their tape measures (probably for the first time) and be able to give the liner manufacturer exact measurements of the pool and possibly the floor. Maybe this will teach them to 'measure twice, install once'. And have them leave you a copy of the measurements so you can just order a replacement liner yourself in 20 years, without having to deal with them again, IF they are still in business.
Last edited by waste; 06-14-2011 at 02:17 PM. Reason: spelling
Luv & Luk, Ted
Having done construction and service for 4 pool companies in 4 states starting in 1988, what I know about pools could fill a couple of books - what I don't know could fill libraries
Re: Pool walls out of square
I come from doing cement foundations so we use the construction master calculator to punch the actual measurements in giving you the total squares rather than the 3-4-5 rule. Thant is how I knew it was out of square in the first place. The pool is actually worst than just out of square not a single measurement is right...well other the the 19' length. Here is a pic showing all the overalls and what the squares are suppose to be and what they actually are.
The outside square around the pool measurements to it show how the pool fits in the square foundation
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