Setting A Pool On A Foam Base

by Jedi
(Pembroke)

I am putting up a 27' x 52" resin pool (Ottawa Ont.) I have leveled the ground and put on masonry sand, leveled and packed.

I plan on using 12" round patio pads under uprights and also high density foam, and foam cove under the liner. Is it possible to lay patio pads then foam on top then base ring and then liner?

Can the foam extend past the outside of the pool? I plan on back filling the outside a little. Will frost heaving be an issue?



Hi Jedi. It sounds to me like your plan will work. I have set pools on top of a foam base for indoor display pools, so I know that part works.

I have no idea about the long term effects of foam outdoors. I know under the liner it works out fine. It's under the whole pool I'm not sure about.

The foam extended out beyond your rail will need to be protected from bugs and birds. If you can keep critters from eating it you might be just fine.

I think you might be better prepared for frost heave using this method. If the ground rises the foam might have a little give in it and protect the pool from creasing in the sidewall. I'm not sure it works this way, but it sounds like it might.