We also had to set framework wood border and lay our network of rebar in a 12 x 12 grid.
Pouring concrete around fiberglass pool.
The absolute best way to achieve maximum structural integrity as well as aesthetics is to use cantilever forms.
You should have concrete under the lip and then on top of the pool in one solid pour to encase the pool.
The amount of concrete under the lip of the pool varies on between pool contractors however is generally 6 many inground pool builders will put rebar in the top lip of the fiberglass pool and extend it back 3.
This is not a good way to finish your fiberglass pool unless you have no other choices.
One side gets bolted to the wall and the other side gets poured in with the foundation of the walls.
Can be unsightly concrete decking poured up to the fiberglass edge will often crack and chip away.
Table and chairs for up to six people usually requires a 10 x 10 concrete slab added to the pool deck.
Walking space you will typically require 2 4 around the pool notice i said walking not running lol if you have a slide please consider the width of the slide and then add additional 2 4 of concrete for safety reasons.
By pouring the cantilevered concrete on your fiberglass pool it covers the top lip of the pool which is generally scuffed in translate and locks your pool in place.
One of the biggest factors in the success of a fiberglass pool project is the proper forming and pouring of the concrete patio.
You see cantilever concrete around a fiberglass swimming pool requires the installation of special forms that are made of styrofoam.
These will support the first 4 feet of concrete around the perimeter of the pool.
Prior to pouring our concrete deck we had to complete the prep work this involves forming our fiberglass pool with the white styrofoam stegmeier forms shown above.