Pool Base On Concrete Slab

by Drinms

I am installing a 24' AGP on a level concrete slab. I live in Mississippi and cannot find foam board insulation thicker than 3/4". I am thinking about using 8lb carpet pad - will that work, or should I go with a double layer of foam board?


Hi Drinms. Any of the above options would work just fine. Concrete is so easy to work on, not much of a pad is needed. I have used indoor/outdoor carpet, felt carpet pad, all thicknesses of foam, foam pool pads and probably a few other things.

On concrete there is no reason to go heavier than the 3/4" foam, so that would work just fine.

When working on a slab I do recommend the preformed pool cove. It is ideal for this situation and you never have to worry about water outside the pool damaging anything inside the pool.

Above Ground Pool Preformed Pool Cove