With so many how-to videos out there, it's easy to think that building a DIY inground pool is all about time and effort, but that's not all. In an exclusive interview with House Digest, Jimmy Meese said, “All inground pools share common construction steps such as site work, excavation, electrical, and plumbing. “Before that, we need to prepare the site, including grading and excavating.” as needed. “This requires knowing how to operate the equipment required for these jobs,” Mies says. requires knowledge of fluid mechanics and local building codes,” he added.
“Depending on the type of pool you choose, such as vinyl, fiberglass, or concrete, you will need to complete additional steps,” Mies continued, explaining that each type of pool has its own requirements. For example, a vinyl-lined pool requires a steel or composite wall system. Mies warned, “It's important for DIY enthusiasts to pay special attention to securing the liner correctly to eliminate wrinkles and creases.” For integrated fiberglass pools, he says, “The key is to create a stable pool floor with properly compacted stone and secure scaffolding around the pool with concrete and reinforced steel.” advised. Concrete pools require a lot of experience. “For a concrete pool, you need to know how to work with rebar, install shotcrete or gunite, install capboard or tile, and finish the pool with your preferred plaster, quartz, or pebble material.”