Above Ground Pool Deep Ends. I am often asked about an above ground swimming pool’s depth. Above grounds come in three main wall heights: 4. Some of the really inexpensive models are also available as a 4. I’m not going to include them because they are really cheap and don’t last very long. Now for those of you who can’t read a tape, the 4. Already too much math? Sorry, but here’s more. Now the above numbers are the height of the actual pool’s wall and NOT the real depth of the water. An above ground pool has a top structure and a skimmer and the water level is not meant to reach the very top of its structure. In general then, the water level will be about six inches below the top of the pool. So, the average water level is going to range from 3’,6” to 4’ deep. The next question that usually comes to mind is, “Is this pool deep enough for me and my family?” Some shorter people or people with small children will ask if this is too deep. In most cases, a depth of about four feet would be fine for pool owners. Some people though want a pool that is deeper than that. We sell the 14' x 28' Oval Inground Swimming Pool Kit with 42.23 thoughts on “How to Close or Winterize Your Above Ground Swimming Pool” Dale Porter August 28, 2017 at 9:08 pm. I am considering a 27 ft above ground pool but. I am often asked about an above ground swimming pool's depth. Above ground pool deep ends come in three main wall heights: 48”, 52”, and 54”. Maybe they don’t want to be in control all the time by always being able to touch the bottom of the pool. Maybe they want to drift aimlessly around a seemingly bottomless abyss while they wonder about the dangers beneath their feet. OK, probably not, but some do want to have a deeper pool so that their bodies are better covered by water while they are standing in the pool. So to those wondering, you can have a deeper above ground pool. But how much deeper? At this point it’s worth mentioning that all round shaped above ground pools are capable of having a deep end/center. Most ovals, though, are not capable of having a deep end/center. Most oval pool designs have metal straps that run under the pool’s bottom and therefore it will not allow you to dig your pool deeper. Just so that you know. Related How- to Guide & Video: How To Install Above Ground Pool Liners. So How Deep Can You Go? This depends on two things – what type of liner the pool has and how big the pool is. In most cases an above ground pool with a deep center is about one foot deeper in the middle. That’s the average and what I would recommend. Well, with the way above ground pool linersare these days, I’d safely say you can go about 1. I would say go down about only a foot deeper for two reasons. One is you can still use a standard size liner and the other is you can shape the pool’s bottom better. A vinyl pool liner can stretch. They are designed to be a little smaller than the pool so when you install them, they can expand to fit perfectly to something that may not be that perfect. It’s been my experience that a standard size liner can accommodate a pool bottom that has a gradual grade down to about one foot deeper in the center. If you go any deeper than that, the liner may be too tight. Now if just a foot deeper in the middle is just not enough, you can go deeper but you will need to get what is called an expandable liner. Why Is It Called an Expandable Liner? You can call this the Gravity Method, AKA the Lazy Man. I don’t know why it is called an expandable liner. It’s confusing as most people think the term “expandable” means the liner is made from a different material that maybe expands more or better than a standard liner. It doesn’t and is made with the same material as any other liner. They’re not more special or any cooler. The only difference between an expandable liner and a standard liner is that the expandable has about 1. This extra material will allow you to go down an additional foot for your pool’s deep center. If you’re good at math then you’ve probably already figured out that with an expandable liner you can now have a two foot deep center for your pool. Keep in mind too that expandable liners only come as overlap types. There are no j- hook or beaded liners that are also expandable. If you want a nicer looking j- hook or beaded liner for a pool with a deep center that is deeper than one foot, you can get that. It’s going to cost you though, because that would be considered as a custom liner and they are pricey. The size of a pool also plays a factor in how deep the center can be. You wouldn’t want to have a two- foot deep center in a round pool that is only 1. This brings up the other major consideration – shaping. Shaping a Deep Center for an Above Ground Pool. Standard above ground pool liners are designed for flat bottoms. They have a flat round bottom piece with no extra material to accommodate a shape other than flat. Like I mentioned earlier, they do stretch quite a bit so a hooper can be made and the liner will fit its contour with little issue. Though, a concern is wrinkles. If a deep center is. An example of Liner wrinkling. Though, the shape has to be more like a dish instead of an upside down pyramid. Sharp edges and deeper grades will most certainly produce wrinkles in the liner that will run perpendicular to the pool’s wall. It’s not the end of the world to have wrinkles, but they do make it harder to vacuum the pool, don’t look that good and you can feel them. Having some wrinkles shouldn’t affect the liner at all. Also, you should allow for some flatness on the bottom of the pool before the edge of the hopper for the deep center. This means having a smaller dish in the center of the pool instead of the pool’s bottom being shaped more like a giant satellite dish (like the ones from the eighties) from wall to wall. Deep centers for above grounds are pretty cool but not my favorite option and will make the job of installing the pool bigger. I charge an extra $2. They can make it slightly harder to maintain your pool too and if not shaped well, it will give an automatic cleaner some trouble. Though, when they are done well, pool owners seem to enjoy them so don’t mind my negativity. They’re just a pain to dig. If you have any questions on your above ground pool then we would be happy to help, feel free to give us a call at 1- 8. If you liked this article then make sure to sign up for Blog and get our Free 1. Page Pool Care Guide. Liner Coping Strips (2. Pack. Throw out those old, worn out coping strips and replace them with new ones. These plastic, non- corrosive clips hold your liner in place on the pool wall before re- installing the top rail. Brand new coping strips will help insure a firm, proper liner installation. It is always a good idea to install new coping strips when installing a new pool liner. Flat style coping strips work with amost all pools using an overlapping liner. Please Note: Coping Strips Are Sold in 1.
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