1
1) Drive a stake into the ground at points A and B respecting the
distance of the straight section between those two points (A-B).
2) Draw two half circles respecting the radius (R).
3) Join the two half circles with straight lines respecting the width
between these two lines (D).
4) Verify that the total length is consistent. (E)
5) Add 15cm (6") wide trenches on each side, respecting the length
(F)
6) Remove all grass from the area you have just outlined.
2
SITE LEVELLING
For an oval pool, the bottom must absolutely be levelled, using a
carpenter's level and a straight plank. Eliminate any protrusions.
Ensure that the surface is free of debris such as rocks, wood, etc.
TRENCHES FOR BUTTRESS ASSEMBLIES
1) Dig trenches to a depth equal to the thickness of the patio blocks
(2" thick slabs recommended) and the thickness of the buttress
assembly beam 8cm (3 1/4").
(Refer to illustrations for trench layout details).
2) Make sure trenches are smooth and leveled without compacting
them.
25cm
25cm
25cm
25cm
10"
10"
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
25cm
25cm
10"
10"
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
25cm
25cm
58cm
58cm
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
10"
10"
58cm
58cm
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
10"
10"
58cm
58cm
58cm
58cm
A-B
6"
6"
122cm
15cm
15cm
3-1/4" - 8cm
3-1/4" - 8cm
25cm
25cm
25cm
25cm
DEEP
10"
10"
25cm
25cm
10"
10"
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
10"
10"
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
58cm
58cm
A-B
122cm
6"
6"
15cm
15cm
Chart: Sand quantity
SITE PREPARATION (continued)
SITE LEVELLING
25cm
25cm
3-1/4" - 8cm
3-1/4" - 8cm
10"
10"
DEEP
FOR:
8x19: 12" (30cm)
10x21: 36" (91cm)
12x24: 60" (152cm)
R
13x23: 72" (183cm)
14x25: 84" (213cm)
6"
15x26: 96" (244cm)
15cm
16x26: 108" (274cm)
15cm
15cm
25cm
25cm
10"
10"
FOR:
8x14: 12" (30cm
8x16: 12" (30cm
10x16: 36" (91cm
10x18: 36" (91cm
12x18: 60" (152c
R
13x18: 72" (183c
14x20: 84" (213c
6"
15x20: 96" (244c
15cm
6"
15cm
15cm
15cm
8x14, 8x16, 8x19,
10x16, 10x 18
D
A
3) Place and level patio blocks into trenches. Make sure that the
top of the slab is 8cm (3 1/4") deep. Top of framework must be
level with pool area.
25cm
25cm
25cm
25cm
10"
10"
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
10"
10"
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
58cm
58cm
58cm
58cm
122cm
6"
15cm
25cm
25cm
25cm
25cm
25cm
25cm
10"
10"
10"
10"
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
25cm
25cm
10"
10"
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
58cm
58cm
10"
10"
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
58cm
58cm
58cm
58cm
122cm
6"
15cm
25cm
25cm
25cm
10"
25cm
25cm
10"
10"
22-3/4"
25cm
25cm
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
25cm
25cm
10"
10"
58cm
10"
10"
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
58cm
58cm
10"
10"
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
58cm
58cm
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
58cm
58cm
58cm
58cm
122cm
12x18, 12x24, 12x27, 13x17,
13x23,14x20, 14x25, 15x20
E
F
A-B
R
B
25cm
25cm
25cm
25cm
10"
10"
25cm
25cm
10"
10"
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
25cm
25cm
10"
10"
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
25cm
25cm
58cm
58cm
10"
10"
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
58cm
58cm
10"
10"
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
58cm
58cm
58cm
58cm
A-B
25cm
25cm
10"
25cm
22-3/4"
25cm
10"
22-3/4"
25cm
25cm
10"
58cm
22-3/4"
10"
58cm
10"
10"
22-3/4"
58cm
22-3/4"
22-3/4"
58cm
58cm
58cm
A-B
25cm
25cm
10"
25cm
10"
25cm
22-3/4"
10"
22-3/4"
25cm
58cm
22-3/4"
10"
58cm
22-3/4"
10"
58cm
22-3/4"
58cm
58cm
A-B
15x26, 15x31, 16x26,
16x32, 18x33
Figure 1.1
R
POOL WALL
AREA TO OUTLINE
15cm (6")
3-1/4" - 8cm
3-1/4" - 8cm
DEEP
FOR:
12x27: 60" (152cm)
15x31: 96" (244cm)
16x32: 108" (274cm)
18x33: 132" (335cm)
R
6"
15cm
3-1/4" - 8cm
3-1/4" - 8cm
DEEP
FOR:
18x38: 132" (335cm)
R
6"
15cm
3-1/4" - 8cm
3-1/4" - 8cm
DEEP
FOR:
18x44: 132" (335cm)
R
6"
15cm
18x38, 18x44