Zodiac Pool On Brick Patio

by Robin
(Los Angeles, CA)

I was looking to buy a Zodiac above ground pool to put in my back patio. The material that we used for the patio is brick in a harringbone pattern on top of compacted sand. We did not cement the brick in. My concern is if it a good idea to place a pool on this type of flooring. Also what would I have to do to protect the bottom of the pool from the brick?

Hi Robin. I don't see any problems with putting the Zodiac pool on your brick patio. Your only concern will be providing enough cushion under the pool so the brick pattern does not show through to the bottom of the pool.

Indoor/outdoor carpeting is the first thing that comes to my mind. It is thick enough that most of what is under it will not show thru. Most of the pool cushions on the market these days are pretty thin, probably not the best base to use over brick.

Carpet pad is another inexpensive option, but it may take a few layers to even out the brick underneath. You would have to be the judge of that.

Above Ground Pool and Pavers

by Michelle
(Florida)

We had a 24x54 round pool installed yesterday by professional's and I noticed (thought about it today) they didn't put pavers under any of the support post, is that ok?

Hi Michelle

Here in Arizona we seldom use pavers also. It depends on how large the footplates are and how solid the ground is. We laser level every footplate perfect and never have leveling issues.

The most important thing, once the pool is full, is to check the water level. Measure from the top rail to the top of the water all the way around the pool. If that all reads within an inch you should be fine. If not you may want to call the installers back out to check it, you should be well withing an inch.

Keep an eye on the pool level over time, it should always stay the same. If settling does start to occur it should be obvious and indicate some correction may be needed. Not having blocks in itself is not a problem because it just depends.

Pool on Pavers

by Doreen Marzen
(Iowa US)

We are installing landscape pavers and want to put an above ground pool on them Do you see any problems with doing this We are considering using a gorilla pad and pool cove Will this work and will the pavers be damage when we no longer wish to have the pool?

Hi Doreen Setting the pool on pavers should not hurt them. I would go with something heavier than the Gorilla pad. It flattens out so thin once the water is sitting on it you will see all the joints between the blocks. You might consider using 1" 4x8 sheets of foam. The pool cove is an excellent idea.

Pool Base Paver Size

by Graham
(Ottawa Canada)

I am about to set up a standard 18 ft X 52" round pool, can I use a 8" X 7" X 2" thick patio block under each support leg or should the blocks be a larger size?

Thanks, Graham

Hi Graham. In Arizona, where I install pools, we seldom use blocks. The ground is so hard they are seldom necessary.

The size of the block depends on how firm your ground is. The softer the soil the larger the block should be.

Sandy soil would require at least 12" x 12" blocks. In really bad soil a border of blocks would probably be good, under the footplates and rails.

In most situations any block would be just fine under the uprights. So if you are working on a firm soil I would proceed as you have planned.