Pool Buttress with Deep End

by Ray Stafford
(Gainesville, GA)

I purchased a Sharkline "Tahitian" 18x33 Oval pool and ordered a deep end liner. Now I find that the vertical support legs (where the straps attach) will extend beyond the 1' 6" walk around and into the deep end.

Thanks to your web information, I understand that I will need to add concrete blocks behind the verticals as well as install an "L" bracket, and concrete-in the straps.

Is there a way to resolve this? Can the legs that the straps attach be shortened safely?

I'd really appreciate your advice!




Hi Ray. A foot and a half is about the minimum of channel you would need on the inside of the pool. You need enough room to install all of the pressure plates, as they are very important. Beyond your pressure plates and channel you should have about six inches of flat ground before the deep end starts. This usually starts the slope at anywhere from 2 - 3 feet from the wall. It would be better to back fill dirt and reshape the hole than to skimp on the pressure plates and ledge.