Why Choose a Pool Oval?

When it comes to building an above ground pool, the shape of your choice will be a major decision that will affect how you use your new backyard oasis. Round pools offer classic simplicity and versatility while ovals exude graceful elegance and create a more sophisticated atmosphere. Both shapes offer benefits and drawbacks, so consider carefully your personal preferences and available space when deciding.

If you’re planning to use your pool for recreational water sports like swimming and water volleyball, a round pool might be the better option as they’ll easily accommodate net poles and provide plenty of room to swim laps. However, if your yard is limited in size and you’re looking to save money on construction costs, an oval might be the better option for you.

In most cases, ovals are less expensive to build than their round counterparts. The main reason behind this is that a round pool requires straight walls and a structure to keep those straight walls from pushing out when the pool is filled. This extra support system is called a buttress system and it really adds to the overall cost of the pool.

Another reason to choose a pool oval is that it’s usually easier to build. You might see videos on YouTube of people putting up a pool by themselves and rolling the wall out like butter on toast. While this is certainly possible to do, it’s a lot easier with a few friends. Regardless of the shape you choose, however, the most important thing is to make sure your pool is squared properly. If you’re not careful, your pool will be out of shape after a short time and will require additional work down the line to correct it.

Getting your pool to be Pool oval square isn’t too difficult, but it will take some work. You can start by laying out your pool’s corner stakes and marking them with spray paint. Next, find the center points of your rounded portion and mark them with a rebar stake. Finally, you can lay out the straight wall portions by starting with the first corner and measuring out (using your dig spec) the appropriate distance to the second corner and marking it with a rebar stake as well. Continue the same process to locate and mark all of your straight edge corners.

Once you’ve marked all of your rebar stakes, it’s time to start constructing the pool. You’ll want to make sure that the bottom track is level and true before you move on to assembling the walls. If the track isn’t level, it will force the walls to be longer or shorter than they should be. Once you’re done, it’s time to bolt the walls together and begin laying out the liner. Just be sure to use a lot of duct tape around the nuts when you do this, as they can be quite sharp and will cut the liner if you don’t protect them enough.