Tip for future pool owners: place insulation board under your pool to make the bottom soft. Also helps with stray rocks.

@gracec1665

4 жыл бұрын

Good idea! It will also help with any roots growing into the bottom of the pool seeking water. I had that happen once, and had to replace the liner. To avoid it from happening again, I placed a heavy tarp on the ground prior to replacing the liner. But, if you place insulation boards first, then you would need to dig a littler deeper than the sides to accommodate for the extra height which would make the sides walls bulge out a bit. I've built 3 of these pools.

@anthonykeve8894

4 жыл бұрын

Adam Wiggins What is insulation board?

@Thenumber360master

4 жыл бұрын

Your supposed to use sand why would you put foam core board in the dirt it will rot

@TheAliscodin

4 жыл бұрын

We are in Florida Sand and shell pieces = crap. I am a carpet installer, so dropping my above ground pool 1/2 way we decided to used carpet and pad on carpet pad

@charnellecurtis4690

4 жыл бұрын

Alison leConte Gullikson do you have a photo of yours half way ? I’m wanting to do this

In-ground pools, especially in CA, are sooo expensive if you want a decent sized pool for a large backyard so this is a great alternative (my husband and I are hoping to do this). Thanks for taking the time to make time video!

@KajunMs39

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm in California also. I wish this could be done in my area, but wouldn't work well.

@dudleydooright

4 жыл бұрын

Get an Optimum semi inground pool. Great prices, much longer lasting and pleasing to the eye.

@jolson1053

4 жыл бұрын

I understand the cost of installing a fiberglass pool, but it seems like the intex pool can easily rip or get a leak and I'm not sure how you would repair it-?

@dudleydooright

4 жыл бұрын

@@jolson1053 We used our Intex daily for 5 summers and it never got a leak and still had some good life in it when we sold it, but.. many report about 5 years before needing to replace an Intex liner. Usually, that's a few hundred dollars for the large frame, but with Covid, hot tub and pool prices are up 5 to 10 fold. Crazy times.

@brandonmullis8111

4 жыл бұрын

This is not a good idea, this is making stupidity seem really smart and just because somebody has a camera and a bad idea doesn’t mean they should go on KZread and tell everybody it’s a great idea, this pool we caved in and deteriorated within two years, but thanks for encouraging these idiots to make this great video

Built a similar pool but learned (fast) that we needed to add a sump pit and pump for when it rains. Had a couple good down pours over one weekend and the pool supports were in a foot of water. Those supports would become rusty trash in no time

Goodness, why are people in the comments so aggressive? 😳 this is a really interesting and unique idea! Thank you for the inspiration! 😊

@leighsutherland6222

4 жыл бұрын

It is not a unique. idea. It is common.

@SuperTamig

4 жыл бұрын

La rissa because it won’t last it’s foolish waste of money..I’ll stick with my real in ground mine will last forever plus this is a great cost for a pool that wasn’t structurally ment to be in ground so it will break from pressure.

@dcyphrz8532

4 жыл бұрын

@@SuperTamig There's no more pressure on their pool than there would be above ground. Nothing's touching the side of the pool.

@erikadee8668

4 жыл бұрын

@@SuperTamig what's so hard to understand that not everyone has money to get an in ground pool installed? He saved 30k doing it this way. Sure, if he saved up for a long time, maybe he could come up with 60k but it seems to me that he wanted a pool sooner rather than later.

@user-xx7pg3vw9k

4 жыл бұрын

Tami Gorman nothing lasts forever. pools can crack...just saying...

We had an 18f by 24f intex and had it dug down in and it lasted for the last 10 years b4 we moved to our new house loved it! Probably had another 10 years in it!!

Those Intex pools rust out pretty fast unless you use rust remover on the inside and then spray the insides of each leg with a waterproof rustproof paint. I know, we lost one a few years ago when one of the legs failed. We bought a second one and it was rusty inside the legs out of the box. We took the time to treat the new legs and so far it has been great. Our first Intex pool was exactly like the one you have up and it lasted over 7 years so the newer one that failed was a big surprise. Enjoy your pool.

Very clean install. Well done. Hope this brings you and your family many years of good memories.

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Matt Geezy thank you so much! So far it’s been nothing but great. Our boys have been in it 2-3 times a day already this year.

Your project came out very well! It all looks very sturdy and professional!

I'm a builder in Fort Worth, TX and I've been watching this since last year. I knew it was a great idea when I saw it but wanted to wait until this year to do it so I could think it through to customize it for my yard. I would do treated lumber too, but with my connections, I'm having my bricklayers put the 8x16 concrete blocks up for my retaining wall.. Right now we have the hole ready and got the blocks delivered the other day. That day it started to rain and been raining so we have 6" of water in there now on soil that doesn't drain well so I definitely will be making a catch basin for a sump pump. :)..Thanks again for the idea.

@TheTrentTribe

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! I think brick is a great idea, especially considering the price of lumber. We did install an automatic pump. The only time it kicks on is this time of the year when our water table is higher, but that’s it. Maybe a month of it kicking on a little. Hope you enjoy yours. We certainly don’t regret doing it.

@chandraferguson6071

2 жыл бұрын

Hi @trenttribe where did you put the pump and was this to pump away excess water in the hole because of rain?

@cashesthedon7074

2 жыл бұрын

Bro did u ever finish your pool

What a job, amazing! I loved watching your son work along side you.

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! He was motivated to say the least. 😂

I always wondered if this could be done. Thanks for you and your commenters for all the good tips and inspiration! Cool seeing your son so excited about this project! Hope you guys are enjoying it!

We did this 12 years ago! We built a deck all around. We also added a extra concert patio. We love our pool! Wished I had your video 12 years ago.

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Anon Anon wow! That’s so cool to hear. I have a feeling we will add to ours at some point. Did the pool do well for you?

@christinafreer3907

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTrentTribe have you had any problems? I'm trying to find a contractor to help and they all think I am nuts lol

@TheTrentTribe

3 жыл бұрын

@@christinafreer3907 lol. Still going well here. Getting ready to share a video of us opening it for the 3rd season. What state do you live in?

@christinafreer3907

3 жыл бұрын

@trent tribe I live in Idaho. Putting pool in the hole today. Laying foam board but confused if we should still use pavers lol ugh

@TheTrentTribe

3 жыл бұрын

@@christinafreer3907 wow! That’s awesome. Based on our experience, definitely do the pavers. Those legs put a lot of pressure on the ground and need the stability a

Man you just gave me the greatest way to set our pool. This is just genius. You rock.

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

speedfreak7371 lol. It’s a fun project. Enjoy yourself!

53,000 views!! This popped up in my feed. So proud of you guys!! Way to go Trents!

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Dustan Balkcom lol. Thank you!

That is really cool. Great idea to submerge a pool and protect it from the elements of weather, here in the uk, it is wet most of the year and we have normally 1 week that is hot enough to enjoy the sun, our gardens are tiny so I might chose to do this with a paddling pool. But thanks for sharing and I’m sure it will last many years to enjoy.

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We have looked at trips to the UK. Any suggested places to put on the list?

We put in a pool just like this about 7 years ago. All worked well until a few days ago when the legs collapsed from internal corrosion. We used a saltwater system and the water had leached into the legs. Unfortunately, INTEX doesn't have any parts to repair it with now. We did get a lot of use from the pool. It was only partially sunk into the ground with a large deck built around it.

@sandrago7013

10 ай бұрын

so how did you fix it???

Now, if only I had a friend in the construction business.

@digi3218

4 жыл бұрын

Dig by hand lol

@mainemermaid6596

3 жыл бұрын

Rent the equipment, and dig it yourself. Buy a case of beer, and invite some buddies over to help. 😉

@Sodisna

3 жыл бұрын

@@mainemermaid6596 I'd consider it if I ever get a house, but replace beer with some vodka or tequila. 🤣

@quantumtechcrypto7080

3 жыл бұрын

That bytes

Wow this is so sweet, great idea! Looks beautiful. Just finding this video -came up on my home page. I hope you're still enjoying the pool!

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Isabelle Hyder thank you! It’s been about a year and we are still loving it. The water is a bit colder than the adults want right now, but the kids could care less. Thanks for the nice comment!

Brilliant.mid seen this exact pool on line and had the same idea about sinking it below ground....this is the perfect video for me..cheers

Very nice! I have an Intex rectangular and I plan to build a deck around part of it, but I'm not planning on being that adventurous. Great job!

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

brikshoe thank you! Those rectangular pools are so great either way aren’t they? I’m not sure why we had a round one before that. Lol

Great video!! Brandon and I love your new pool!! Awesome idea!!

@TheTrentTribe

5 жыл бұрын

Victoria Gent Thank you! We are so glad we did it.

Hard work pays off. Clean work and very professional looking job.

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Chris McNee thank you very much!

Impressive job! Very professional, looks great. 👍👍👍

This was very helpful me and my family have just bought a house with alot of space and we want to I install a pool but think custom pools are too expensive, I was searching for videos like this we are getting a pool that is. Exactly like yours thanks 😊

@TheTrentTribe

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new house! Ours is going into its third season and it’s still great. Minor adjustments here and there, but so much less expense than a concrete or other permanent ones. Permanent ones are nice, but not on the budget. Lol

@Vismajor01

Ай бұрын

So how is your pool then?

What a great idea! Very creative and it looks fantastic.

@TheTrentTribe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you very much.

I truly enjoyed it. You did a great job!

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

True Patriot thanks a lot!

This is beautiful. I really love the idea. Amazing job.

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Lisa padilla thank you!

@maroslietavec8803

3 жыл бұрын

o⁰ n. ⁰

Awesome! We have the 12' x 24' and I would love to do this with ours! Thanks so much for making this video!

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Jason Noll you’re welcome. Thanks for the comment.

Dude...I'm jealous...seriously. This is EXACTLY what we had planned and attempted to do with ours. Problem was the ground where we live. Ground is not perfect level (slight slope to property) and hit hard pan about 3 feet down on one side of the dig... old creek bed. Could not get any further down without spending close to another 1K on bigger excavation equipment. So...now we have a deck that is about 1 foot off the ground on the back end and 3 on the other...maybe next time...next house. LOL. Great job!

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Clark thank you! I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you, but at least you did what you could. We are blessed with good soil. Is yours the same size as ours?

I think this turned out great I wondered if this was an option considering in ground pool are a lot more costly than above ground my only concern is repairs in the future but definitely something to think about

@gamatoutsikos

Жыл бұрын

Definitely not a long term solution. But again even if you have to pop out a few boards and buy an entire new pool for 1k what's the big deal? Me personally I would do a proper inground. But I see the appeal of something like this

i really like what you did here. It's cost effective and a beautiful result. i have to agree with others on insulation boards on the floor with stabilised sand. Also the pump is known to be way undersized for this poolsize and accesories like skimmers etc. are a must :) Hope you'll enjoy this summer.

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

2Drezik thanks! You can never have too big of a pump.

@2Drezik

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheTrentTribe aha...true ! Hope we'll see an update this summer on the pool status 👌😎 I have a similar project in mind but i don't know if i'm up to the job tbh. 🤯

Great job! Everything about it is top notch!

That project right now would indeed break the bank with the price of lumber , it's cool.but would be astronomically expensive this summer !

@TheTrentTribe

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely a lot more than we paid. I’m guessing $15k now. We were $7k, but wood and pool supplies have increased.

@tacobelle69

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I just commented this myself lo..ughhh right in the middle of construction for us too booo

@SRN42069

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTrentTribe Might have well gotten an actual in-ground pool.

@TheTrentTribe

3 жыл бұрын

@@SRN42069 we looked at it. $40k on the low end then, $7k total for all of this. Definitely don’t regret it.

@SRN42069

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTrentTribeoh.

Beautiful pool made by you...good instruction.

@TheTrentTribe

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Great video, pool and deck looks awesome. Well done!

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Paul D thank you! It was a fun project and the kids love it.

One of best pools deck I’ve seen

I think you did a great job and found a way to cheat the system. I love the idea and the execution. Great job!

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

thisheadofmine thanks a lot! Fun project and it didn’t break the bank, just our backs. Lol

Love this! The naysayers saying "just get an inground pool" obviously havent priced them lately. We looked into having one slightly smaller than yours put in and was quoted in the 40-55k range! No freaking thank you.

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

ebgbjo2025 lol. That’s exactly what we said. I’ll go with the cheaper. Eventually our kids will grow up and we will probably not use it.

@ryanauld6424

4 жыл бұрын

That is crazy expensive.,didn't know pools were so expensive there here in South Africa we build a concrete pool and with all the best equipment for about R250000. Which is about 13500 dollars.

@ddtuss2585

4 жыл бұрын

In our area the cheapest quote we got was 70k

@GuessWho-uc5uq

3 жыл бұрын

Hell thats not bad. My area we're talking 60-80k. Now there are a lot of variables that come into play. Quality of materials, Concrete or fiberglass, size of pool, what you're digging through(clay or stone).

We did the same thing in our backyard and had good results. My only comment is this: if you're going to go through all the cost and effort for this type of endeavor, invest in a better pool than an Intex "bag of water". We selected an aluminum pool - more costly, but a stronger design that doesn't have any concerns over rusting (unlike steel walled pools).

Hi Trent, Great project. Great video. And kudos to you for remaining polite and helpful when answering rude and repetitious comments and questions. Bless you for that. My Intex 16' x 32' pool is sitting in my garage just waiting for the Michigan weather to warm up a little, then I plan to do something very similar to what you did. Where I'm putting my pool has a significant grade so I am going to excavate using a skid steer working from the low end, then that end will remain open when I'm done. I spent a couple of hours reading the more useful questions together with your replies. I have a couple of questions of my own. My experience with a wood retaining wall is that over time it will start to tip over slightly from the soil pressure, even if you use tie-backs (or “dead-men”), which I noticed you didn't. If your deck is attached to the retaining wall this could start to push the deck an inch or two over the pool, over time. The video didn't show the deck joists being actually attached to your retaining wall. Are they connected or did you let the deck just sit on the retaining wall, anchored by the outer posts to avoid this possible “creep” issue? Another question about the retaining wall posts. You mention using a bag of concrete. Is this one bag per post, used dry, as I have heard others use? Did you use any kind of footing pad beneath each post? And what diameter post hole auger did you use? Deck planks - why 2x8 near the pool and 2x6 around the outside? Sorry for being so wordy but want to try and get all my ducks in a row. Thanks, Steve.

@TheTrentTribe

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for watching and the comment. We just allowed the deck to rest on those walls like you mentioned. We also used one large bag of concrete per pole, poured it in dry and then wet it down with a hose.

@TheTrentTribe

3 жыл бұрын

No footing and I’m not sure on the auger. We borrowed that from a friend. The 2x8 for us was just a matter of letting a little hang over so there wouldn’t be a gap in between the pool and the deck. That way no toes or little feet would slip down in a crack. We really just figured it out as we went along. Lol

@stevechurchley1961

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTrentTribe Oh yeah I understand "figure it it out as you go". Thanks for the replies. All the best to you and your fam.

This looks like a great idea! I was wondering, did you put some sort of access hatch in the deck to be able to service the pump or get to the pvc pipe when necessary?

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Jerusha McLaughlin we did exactly that. Works out great so far.

@SimoneOconnell

4 жыл бұрын

look at doughboy pools above ground have metal sides and they can go in the ground

@alexkostoff6587

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTrentTribe Make sure to get some lights in that thing! I've cut holes in my liner and put recessed rear-access spa lights in mine. But to be safe, Intex sells magnetic induction leds, which would be less risky in your case!

@TheTrentTribe

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexkostoff6587 great idea! Thank you for the info.

@alexkostoff6587

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTrentTribe These are the fixtures I used. They have an o-ring, and screw tighting clamp. Rear access. You can go on ebay and pick any 12v LED to fit inside. If you're good with electronics - wiring a couple 12v MR16 lamps is easy as most garden lighting is 12v. I siliconed my globe up and made it watertight from the rear as well. Looks great! Lastly, I chose the Mi-light MR16 RGB-CCT globe. Its RGB, but can produce cool + Warm white. RF controlled. What I made up is generally more advanced than most pool lighting on the market in terms of control and colour options. www.directpoolsupplies.com.au/balboa-onga-classic-front-and-rear-acess-spa-light

Thats really impressive!

Very clever just love it enjoy that sparkling blue pool wish I can take a dive in it

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Great family pool and music too! 😀👍🏽🌺

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!!

Not bad at all to be around 7k. I have been looking at small kidney bean shaped fiberglass pools and they cost 15k and that's you doing the install and no concrete around the pool. Your pool comes at half the price with a deck, so great job. It also doesn't look like ot would be too hard to just swap out the pool when it is needed either. Thanks for the upload

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

James B thank you. I don’t believe it will be difficult to change it out when that day comes. A new pool that size runs $1k or so and even if we had to do that every five years, we still feel like it’s a good deal. But our last intex lasted for 8-9 years and still had life in it.

😍Awesome job!!! 7k vs 40k is what I can afford!!! I'd been looking for a video like this for couple years now because I have neighbors that I don't want peering 🤓 at me if this was above ground with decking. I've had round Intex pool that lasted 5yrs until I moved. Oh and its had to find an an intex in stock now!!!! probably because of you.... 😂😂😂

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Misty Smith lol. I hope it’s not because of us. 😂😂😂 If we had done it above ground we would have the same issues with neighbors. Hope your project turns out well.

@mistysmith6152

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheTrentTribe I'll be using you video as instructions for my project... once I find a pool unfortunately it'll most likely be next summer.

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Misty Smith that’s cool. I hope you find one before this year is out.

Smart idea! Looks awesome! Good job!

Most awesomest thing I've ever seen 🤯😯! I need one asap!

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!!👏🏻

Perfect video. So many ppl could learn from you. (I wish) your music was low👍 , your to the point👍, and you weren’t moving the camera (me) every where👍. Thank you

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This makes our day.

You guys did a great job! And how awesome for the kids to get to be part of the hard work. Do you guys do anything special to it in the winter?

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Jessica B thank you! This past winter we just covered it and let it be. I think this winter we may try something different like getting a better cover.

This is awesome! Great video.

Awesome Idea we plan on doing something like this we don't have money to buy fiber glass or build a real pool at the time so thank you for this video gives me great ideas

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Melyssa RLopez you’re welcome! Thank you for the comment. Hope your project goes as well as ours.

Always interesting to see the creativity of other DIY'ers. I would add though for anyone else that is going to follow suit; those metal railings should have been grounded because they are less than 5' from the pool edge. Maybe they did and just didn't mention it in the how to video, but that doesn't meet code without it. Definitely an interesting and much nicer way to use an above ground pool product. I'd be curious how well it is holding up. In my region there is way too much freeze / thaw and I don't think it would hold up over time.

@soflodoug

Жыл бұрын

The pool can be drained.

That's cool! Looks beautiful. I hope y'all have a blast. I have always wanted to do a natural pool in my backyard. Same concept as digging a big hole but using pool liner material and surrounding plants to keep it clean . My biggest concern with using a frame pool is the structure tends to rust after a few years.

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

David Fulfer thanks! We look for this one to rust after a few years, hopefully we can get 5 years out of this frame. Replacing it isn’t too expensive and shouldn’t be hard to do with a few extra hands. Love the idea you have about surrounding it with plants. That would be super!

I dunno... You almost put an inground pool in. I don't think it would cost any more. This is very cool and you did the best job I've ever seen no question

Seriously cool! I love what you did with this!

@TheTrentTribe

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@jenheadjen

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheTrentTribe you’re welcome!

The only thing I might've done differently would be to foam board under and around the pool sides, and to throw a little stone down under the pump to keep it out of the mud. Might need a sump pump at some point also

Good job, I’m planning something similar but going to use mafia blocks from the cement plant for the retaining wall.

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Gman Boobies we talked about doing something similar. I think that’s a great idea! Hope it turns out great!

@christinafreer3907

3 жыл бұрын

Did you complete your pool? Would love to see how you did the blocks. My pool is on the way so trying to decide on the retaining wall.

@Gmanboobies

3 жыл бұрын

@@christinafreer3907 unfortunately no, this past year has been a trying year for most. I have however recently priced those blocks and in my area I can get 2’x2’x6’ for about 50 dollars.

Not sure why this video popped up on my list of what to watch. But, nice job! And, you sound laid back , so I bet there wasn’t any arguing during installation. ✌️

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Suzie Kelly lol. No arguing at all. Thanks for stopping to leave a comment!

Sweet deck setup. If you later wants to swap out the pool, you could set up an EDPM liner with a built up support wall.

as a kid we had one that was half sunk in... I loved it! But the thing is if it starts leaking or anything which above grounds are prone to do it is much more difficult to fix it.

I'm curious to know which stainless steel ladder you used there, could you give us a link or brand/type name?

Good old American ingenuity! Nice work! 👍👍

1 I have one of these pools and yes you can leave them up during the winter. I see a bunch of ppl commenting who have never owned one. Great build man. And awesome video. Ingore the pea brains.

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Daphnie Tudor thank you very much! We love the pool. Super fun project, but I’m glad we aren’t doing it again this summer. Lol

Yes, we did partial below. I remember it well. My parents made us dig it out by hand all summer😭 lol

Did you place a drain around the perimeter of the pool, if it rains the water will need to have a way to get out... Right?

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Ty Vaughn we have really good soil where we live, but we did put in a sump pump to drain any water that was to get in that area. So far so good for us.

@greatwhitescuba2987

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheTrentTribe looks good but.... how do you service the pump and pvc ? It's all enclosed

@TheTrentTribe

2 жыл бұрын

@@greatwhitescuba2987 thanks. We have a trap door in the deck that we access it with.

@greatwhitescuba2987

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheTrentTribe I would have assumed that but since I didn't see it in the video I figured I'd ask🤣

@TheTrentTribe

2 жыл бұрын

@@greatwhitescuba2987 lol. Totally get it. We have been busy with other projects, but we plan on making a video about our trap door and some recent changes we made to the pump. Hopefully before the end of this month.

Cool video. Looking to install an above ground pool with a complete wrap-around deck. In ground is too expensive, plus I'm in a part on New Jersey that's very rocky, unlike what I saw in your video. Enjoy it!

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Denver Valentine thank you. Hope your project turns out great!

This looks amazing! I wish I could do this in my backyard, but we live on a hill. Wah!

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Erin Klein Dillard I grew up on a hillside like that. We would camp out and end up in the bottom of the tent. Lol Not sure why we didn’t find a better camping spot, but it was fun none the less.

@erin8133

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheTrentTribe Haha that still sounds fun!

I have a question about the space between the pool and the retaining wall.. Does water get in between?

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Rev Jayy Music so far any that has gotten in has drained out for me because my soil is sandy. Sometimes if the pool is full it will spillover into the corners, but other than that it hasn’t been a problem. We were prepared to install a pump if that was going to be a problem, but it hasn’t been. Hope that helps.

@victoriajohnnyrodriguez1369

4 жыл бұрын

Rev Jayy Music i have clay soil, mine drains also.

@blazinsouthernsoul478

4 жыл бұрын

@@victoriajohnnyrodriguez1369 okay thanks! I plan on putting a gravel layer in between mine. Anywhere between 6 inches to a foot...

Looks awesome, great job!

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

MrBear2073 thanks a bunch!

Impressive work. Thanks for sharing.

Wait so how do you get to the pump and filter for servicing, did you just install a trapdoor and have a small person hop down there?

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Nick Tries Music yes to the trap door. Works perfectly. We have a small wooden ladder that goes down into it. It’s not to tight of a space.

Looks amazing!! Do you have any issues with water pooling in the space between the retaining wall & the pool? I guess you could always pump out the water if needed.

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Kristen Norton we didn’t at all last pool season. Someone did a similar project that lives near us and she had a few issues. She installed an automatic pump and that fixed it. We went ahead and did the same thing this year, but just as precaution because our water table is high right now from tons of rain over the last few months.

Some people are just bright. Good work!

Innovation at its finest! I know a "real pool" would be the best but honestly, unless you live in those states where you can be outside in the water all the time, this would be the best solution! In North Alabama, we go through all four seasons in a week so this would be something I wouldn't mind keeping in my dream project! Replacing the worn our material is going to be a lot cheaper in the long run too if you don't use is much as I would haha curios to know on the final cost of this project if you don't mind me being nosey.

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Jose Figueroa-Cifuentes thanks! Our total cost was $7k, which includes everything, but we did quite a bit of labor ourselves. I’d say without that we may have been looking between $9-10k. Fun project for sure!

This looks amazing! Well done guys! I do however have a question or more a thought. Here in Australia we would not be allowed to have the fence around the pool because it is something that children can easily climb. We can have other fences and it is a requirement that fences go around our pools for safety but I just wondered if this was different in America?

@TheTrentTribe

3 жыл бұрын

Krystal Goss thank you. We have a fenced in back yard as well as the fence around the pool. It works for us, but maybe not for everyone. We started to go with vertical pickets, but they warp so easy. You could do these vertical instead of horizontal.

@MrCites1

2 жыл бұрын

Australia is such a Nanny State.

@dreweverett9141

Жыл бұрын

That's counter-intuitive though... many places in the US require a fence to keep toddlers from accidentally falling in. If a kid can climb the thing then they can probably either swim or are old enough to not be accidentally falling in. It's mainly intended for the rug rats. Unless I'm missing something the Aussie rule just sounds so ass-backwards to me lol

Little confused about the post setting method. Earlier in the video, mention of setting the post straight before pouring concrete...but then later in the video, there's a reference to setting the post on top of a concrete cap. These are two very different things, I thought. I only wanted to mention (for sake of others) that you should never set a wooden post directly in concrete, even if it is pressure treated. It will last longer than non-treated, but eventually, it will rot. Use mechanical fasteners, galvanized set in the concrete, and then attach posts with that. I also would have gone with a fiberglass shell as opposed to the cheap vinyl pool. All that effort merits a better quality product that will last. Looks like they can be had for ~$5k for a 16x32, per Google search. Hope it lasts for you, but I'd be nervous as hell using that pool in this manner lol

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

jw11432 thanks for the comment. The pool legs (which may be what you’re referring to) are on concrete pads. The wooden post are in concrete. Good advice on the post, we just chose to go this way because we’ve had good experience like this and we were shooting for inexpensive. The lowest quote on a totally finished pool for us was $30k, but one around this size total all in was closer to $40k.

@Blessd-savingrace

Жыл бұрын

Nowhere can you get fiberglass pool for 5k 🤣 ntm they only last so long also

@jw11432

Жыл бұрын

@@Blessd-savingrace 2 years ago when I posted the comment you could. Try to pay attention next time to details. They matter.

Beautiful excellent design pool I really liked!!

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Patricia Mercado thank you!

This is truly A MASTER PIECE

I would like to see how you access your filter. But that came out awesome. Looks like a very expensive in ground pool nobody would even know.

@TheTrentTribe

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We love it. When we open it back up the first of April, I’ll make a video showing that. I should have already, but I will be glad to.

@grimtress

3 жыл бұрын

I was curious on that part too. Other then that it tuned out very nice. 🏊🏻‍♀️

Looks great! I wish my soil would drain. I would be left with a nasty moat around the pool. Great video though!!!

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Bruce Bigbie thank you! Just a thought, wonder if you put a small pump in if that would automatically drain it for you? A friend of ours did that and it works great!

I got to say what awesome job. Very nice!!

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

D N thank you very much!

Great share! We love these type of videos!

This pool runs around $4,000 and lasts about ten years. You can buy a similar permanent pool kit for about twice that if you want to do all this work. You then have a liner that lasts about 20 years. If you have kids, 10 years is a long time if that's the reason you want the pool.

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

saggy_dimes this pool actually cost us just under $1000 and around $7000 total to do it all. Quotes for permanent pools and installation were coming in around $40k. We can buy another pool when it comes time and still come out way cheaper. Fun project as well. Thanks for the comment.

How much you spend on this project looks amazing thank you for sharing

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Antonio Lopez materials were $5k. We did a lot of our own labor, but that still run us $2k bringing our total to $7k. We have and are still enjoying it. So far so good. Thanks for the comment!

@JK-hm8dz

4 жыл бұрын

Trent Tribe would that include the dirt removal? Ive heard its expensive

Enjoy your new pool !👍🏻

I think it is beautiful & a really great idea!

@TheTrentTribe

3 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Howard Morgan thank you!

Hi!! I love the pool but I have a question? How much time did this take?

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Allie Cliff we worked our butts off for a solid week. That was two adult men and 2-3 teens that are my kids.

@jacquelineandrade2962

3 жыл бұрын

How do you get to the filter?

@TheTrentTribe

3 жыл бұрын

Jacqueline Andrade we have a trap door in the deck.

@ayalacynd70

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome I would love that

@jacquelineandrade2962

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTrentTribe oh ok. Thank you! You guys did an awesome job.

So just out of curiosity, how do you access the pool filter now?

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

We have a trap door in the deck with a ladder that steps down into an area with the filter and pump.

@kleo-jo5jf

4 жыл бұрын

Right, duhhh..if u didnt put that together ..lmao..

My Mom knew I guy that did this with a round pool when I was a kid in the 80s. It totally opened my mind to "think outside the box" on EVERYTHING lol if you could stick an ABOVE ground pool IN ground.....ANYTHING was possible lol. Plus it was real crazy feeling walking on it....like walking on an enormous Stretch Armstrong toy (somma yinz youngins will have ta google that lol)

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

cpoky that’s hilarious!!! Love this comment.

Looks awesome, great job.

@TheTrentTribe

3 жыл бұрын

Kelvin Garcia thank you!

The in ground and deck job is great and very well done. I'm more concerned about the quality of the pool. It's not designed to last long.

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Luvetta Jarmon thank you! We’ve had a good experience with our last intex, which lasted 8-9 years. But we just replace it when it’s worn. $1k replaces it, which is still a great deal.

@Meekerextreme

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheTrentTribe Yup, $1,000 vs how much for a fiberglass shell? People in these comments are retarded trying to tell you what to do with your money.

Problem is these pools only last about 2-5 years before the thin steel legs and supports begin to rust and break.

@moe47988

3 жыл бұрын

Sam Was Here exactly, all this effort, they might as well have just installed an actual, real concrete pool.

@SimoneOconnell

3 жыл бұрын

@@moe47988 should have got a doughboy above ground pool put that in the ground friends has lasted 15 years so far

@SamWasHere

3 жыл бұрын

@I L They're not aluminum... they're steel: "The Intex® Ultra Frame Pool is constructed of high grade steel that is powder coated for rust resistance."

@tashak5152

3 жыл бұрын

Moe that’s easy to say but the cost of the inground pool is like 4 times what this costs them- especially if they had the equipment (and people to help!) to do it themselves!

@kukaratza

3 жыл бұрын

@@tashak5152 in california cost around 65k to install a pool.

Looks AMAZING!!!

We have this pool and are absolutely in love with it, love your idea , may do this next yr👍👍👍

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Lynda Lewis we love the rectangular pool much better than our previous round one. Keep us posted if you decide to lower yours. We love it!!!

@beyoutifulliving7506

4 жыл бұрын

Trent Tribe Will do 👍👍👍

What was your timeline from start to finish for this build? Looking at doing something very similar. What type of soil do you have there?

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Dye we did this in a week, which I thought was great. Our soil is sandy, so it drains well. I guess you would have to make adjustments if your soil isn’t. So far ours has done exceptionally well.

How do you access the filter for service??

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Brad we made a trap door in the deck to access it.

Great job getting the walls so straight; we have the 12' x 24' and the long sides are bowed even after using the laser level beforehand.

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Jeff Swafford I’m not sure we can take credit for it...divine intervention. Lol Did you build the deck around it and all?

@tesla_3_performance

4 жыл бұрын

Trent Tribe I did a 12x10 at one end and built a pump house...debating on doing a fence around the other 3 sides

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Jeff Swafford that sounds awesome! The only thing I really regret about our project is not making the deck a little bigger and having a larger area for our pump. It’s good enough, but there’s no such thing as having too much space right? Lol

@isawrichvarga

4 жыл бұрын

Jeff Swafford - me too! :( same exact size and really spent some time with the laser. Still bowed lol

What a lovely finish

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Wind Sock thank you!

this is awesome. do you mind me asking how much in material you've got, outside of the pool? i'm looking for quarantine projects!!

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Justin Shaw thank you! It was $7k with the pool and the pool run us about $1000. We did a lot of the work ourselves, but did hire someone for the excavation and dirt haul.

@justinshaw5706

4 жыл бұрын

Trent Tribe in that $7k, was that including the excavation and dirt haul? Thanks for sharing!

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Justin Shaw yes. $7k was our total for everything.

@dariuswilliams9738

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheTrentTribe How deep was the hole 52" ?

@TheTrentTribe

4 жыл бұрын

Darius Williams we went 48”, leaving 4” of the pool sticking out and built our deck around that.