Tip for future pool owners: place insulation board under your pool to make the bottom soft. Also helps with stray rocks.
@gracec16654 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.
@anthonykeve88944 жыл бұрын
Adam Wiggins What is insulation board?
@Thenumber360master4 жыл бұрын
Your supposed to use sand why would you put foam core board in the dirt it will rot
@TheAliscodin4 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
@charnellecurtis46904 жыл бұрын
Alison leConte Gullikson do you have a photo of yours half way ? I’m wanting to do this
@kortney23864 жыл бұрын
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!
@KajunMs394 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm in California also. I wish this could be done in my area, but wouldn't work well.
@dudleydooright4 жыл бұрын
Get an Optimum semi inground pool. Great prices, much longer lasting and pleasing to the eye.
@jolson10534 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-?
@dudleydooright4 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.
@brandonmullis81114 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 KZbin 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
@kevinintheusa8984 Жыл бұрын
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.
@larissa64174 жыл бұрын
Goodness, why are people in the comments so aggressive? 😳 this is a really interesting and unique idea! Thank you for the inspiration! 😊
@leighsutherland62224 жыл бұрын
It is not a unique. idea. It is common.
@SuperTamig4 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.
@dcyphrz85324 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.
@erikadee86684 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-xx7pg3vw9k4 жыл бұрын
Tami Gorman nothing lasts forever. pools can crack...just saying...
@patrickgagne87952 жыл бұрын
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
@JusticeHolloway-t9d17 күн бұрын
Can you show a picture of the sub pump?
@susanelezebeth27512 жыл бұрын
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!!
@randybarnett31193 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheTrentTribe3 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.
@chandraferguson60712 жыл бұрын
Hi @trenttribe where did you put the pump and was this to pump away excess water in the hole because of rain?
@cashesthedon70742 жыл бұрын
Bro did u ever finish your pool
@mattgeezy30024 жыл бұрын
Very clean install. Well done. Hope this brings you and your family many years of good memories.
@TheTrentTribe4 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.
@anonanon85074 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheTrentTribe4 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?
@christinafreer39073 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
@TheTrentTribe3 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?
@christinafreer39073 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
@TheTrentTribe3 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
@donaldperry34974 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
so how did you fix it???
@kunikilockett143 ай бұрын
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!
@JM-io4vb3 жыл бұрын
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).
@aprilmacdonald68084 жыл бұрын
What a job, amazing! I loved watching your son work along side you.
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! He was motivated to say the least. 😂
@speedfreak73714 жыл бұрын
Man you just gave me the greatest way to set our pool. This is just genius. You rock.
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
speedfreak7371 lol. It’s a fun project. Enjoy yourself!
@jonwa724 жыл бұрын
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!
@TheTrentTribe4 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?
@billynolanjr22663 жыл бұрын
That project right now would indeed break the bank with the price of lumber , it's cool.but would be astronomically expensive this summer !
@TheTrentTribe3 жыл бұрын
Definitely a lot more than we paid. I’m guessing $15k now. We were $7k, but wood and pool supplies have increased.
@tacobelle693 жыл бұрын
Yeah I just commented this myself lo..ughhh right in the middle of construction for us too booo
@SRN420693 жыл бұрын
@@TheTrentTribe Might have well gotten an actual in-ground pool.
@TheTrentTribe3 жыл бұрын
@@SRN42069 we looked at it. $40k on the low end then, $7k total for all of this. Definitely don’t regret it.
@SRN420693 жыл бұрын
@@TheTrentTribeoh.
@mikelomeli13163 жыл бұрын
Your project came out very well! It all looks very sturdy and professional!
@Sodisna4 жыл бұрын
Now, if only I had a friend in the construction business.
@digi32184 жыл бұрын
Dig by hand lol
@mainemermaid65964 жыл бұрын
Rent the equipment, and dig it yourself. Buy a case of beer, and invite some buddies over to help. 😉
@Sodisna4 жыл бұрын
@@mainemermaid6596 I'd consider it if I ever get a house, but replace beer with some vodka or tequila. 🤣
@quantumtechcrypto70803 жыл бұрын
That bytes
@mustafaabaas41720 күн бұрын
God bless you and your family , great idea, great, work, we wait another videos, at day and night with pool lights. Respect from Iraq
@ebgbjo20254 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheTrentTribe4 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.
@ryanauld64244 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.
@ddtuss25854 жыл бұрын
In our area the cheapest quote we got was 70k
@GuessWho-uc5uq4 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).
@itsBennettАй бұрын
Here in Nor Cal you are looking at 75k starting
@user-bz6dd6td4p3 жыл бұрын
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 😊
@TheTrentTribe3 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
@Vismajor013 ай бұрын
So how is your pool then?
@dustanbalkcom4 жыл бұрын
53,000 views!! This popped up in my feed. So proud of you guys!! Way to go Trents!
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Dustan Balkcom lol. Thank you!
@isabellehyder4 жыл бұрын
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!
@TheTrentTribe4 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!
@bbay19774 жыл бұрын
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
@TheTrentTribe4 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.
@dreweverett91412 жыл бұрын
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
@ladykay81832 жыл бұрын
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
@chrismcnee92874 жыл бұрын
Hard work pays off. Clean work and very professional looking job.
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Chris McNee thank you very much!
@jasonparker89124 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We have looked at trips to the UK. Any suggested places to put on the list?
@leftdaporch4 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful. I really love the idea. Amazing job.
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Lisa padilla thank you!
@maroslietavec88034 жыл бұрын
o⁰ n. ⁰
@lolah422 жыл бұрын
What a great idea! Very creative and it looks fantastic.
@TheTrentTribe2 жыл бұрын
Thanks you very much.
@wildswan221 Жыл бұрын
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.
@stevechurchley19613 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheTrentTribe3 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.
@TheTrentTribe3 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
@stevechurchley19613 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.
@thisheadofmine4 жыл бұрын
I think you did a great job and found a way to cheat the system. I love the idea and the execution. Great job!
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
thisheadofmine thanks a lot! Fun project and it didn’t break the bank, just our backs. Lol
@OscarWilde11243 жыл бұрын
Beautiful pool made by you...good instruction.
@TheTrentTribe3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@ohsuzanna32234 жыл бұрын
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. ✌️
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Suzie Kelly lol. No arguing at all. Thanks for stopping to leave a comment!
@666dynomax4 жыл бұрын
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
@BasicallyBearded4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! We have the 12' x 24' and I would love to do this with ours! Thanks so much for making this video!
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Jason Noll you’re welcome. Thanks for the comment.
@hskrgrad2 жыл бұрын
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.
@daphnietudor29534 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheTrentTribe4 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
@lindaneblett64384 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful pool you created. And the money you saved vs a regular in ground pool. We have an in ground pool and what a pain. After the kids get old enough to move out we hardly ever go in it. it's 25 yrs old now. So you can take it down and fill in the hole when you want. We have to hire a company to demolish and take the pool out:(
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
linda neblett thank you for the comment. Lots of great memories in your pool I’m sure.
@mytime16134 жыл бұрын
I truly enjoyed it. You did a great job!
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
True Patriot thanks a lot!
@CCitis4 жыл бұрын
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.
@2Drezik4 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
2Drezik thanks! You can never have too big of a pump.
@2Drezik4 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. 🤯
@brikshoe62594 жыл бұрын
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!
@TheTrentTribe4 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
@mistysmith61524 жыл бұрын
😍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.... 😂😂😂
@TheTrentTribe4 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.
@mistysmith61524 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.
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Misty Smith that’s cool. I hope you find one before this year is out.
@Gmanboobies4 жыл бұрын
Good job, I’m planning something similar but going to use mafia blocks from the cement plant for the retaining wall.
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Gman Boobies we talked about doing something similar. I think that’s a great idea! Hope it turns out great!
@christinafreer39073 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.
@Gmanboobies3 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.
@cl13564 жыл бұрын
Great concept and design.The space between the pool and barrier wall is perfect just in case of needed repairs.
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
C L thanks! It was a fun project and we are still loving it.
@josefigueroa-cifuentes4 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheTrentTribe4 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!
@cbengtson1234 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheTrentTribe4 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.
@jerushamclaughlin34554 жыл бұрын
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?
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Jerusha McLaughlin we did exactly that. Works out great so far.
@SimoneOconnell4 жыл бұрын
look at doughboy pools above ground have metal sides and they can go in the ground
@DistractedTrader3 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!
@TheTrentTribe3 жыл бұрын
@@DistractedTrader great idea! Thank you for the info.
@DistractedTrader3 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
@cpoky4 жыл бұрын
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)
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
cpoky that’s hilarious!!! Love this comment.
@sergeantseven42403 жыл бұрын
Man, part of me wishes I didn't live in the desert with the hard dirt we have. That sandy soil looks so much easier to deal with.
@TheTrentTribe3 жыл бұрын
We lived in a place years ago with nothing but clay mud. I’m not sure we could have done this there. Sandy soil sure helps.
@HealedandThriving4 жыл бұрын
Yes, we did partial below. I remember it well. My parents made us dig it out by hand all summer😭 lol
@10000pueblos4 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheTrentTribe4 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!
@jc4me4eva914 жыл бұрын
This is a great idea. Much cheaper than building a $20,000 pool from scratch. (I’m assuming the price). I bought an Intex for $70. But it will remain above ground lol.
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Shamalia Deans lol. We had a round one above ground for years until we lost our mind one day and did this. 😂 The quotes we got on an in ground were around $40k. Too much in our opinion.
@scottpickett846311 ай бұрын
Great job! Everything about it is top notch!
@robin53804 жыл бұрын
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
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This makes our day.
@mgamga94763 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheTrentTribe3 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.
@grimtress3 жыл бұрын
I was curious on that part too. Other then that it tuned out very nice. 🏊🏻♀️
@Waldon61220 күн бұрын
Damn that’s pretty smart you probably saved enough money to purchase a new vehicle awesome
@denver33694 жыл бұрын
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!
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Denver Valentine thank you. Hope your project turns out great!
@luvettajarmon98274 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheTrentTribe4 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.
@Meekerextreme4 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.
@DavidRodriguez-rj8uk4 жыл бұрын
Thats really impressive!
@pinkworld32554 жыл бұрын
Very clever just love it enjoy that sparkling blue pool wish I can take a dive in it
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@tesla_3_performance4 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheTrentTribe4 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_performance4 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
@TheTrentTribe4 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
@isawrichvarga4 жыл бұрын
Jeff Swafford - me too! :( same exact size and really spent some time with the laser. Still bowed lol
@victoriagent57365 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Brandon and I love your new pool!! Awesome idea!!
@TheTrentTribe5 жыл бұрын
Victoria Gent Thank you! We are so glad we did it.
@jw114324 жыл бұрын
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
@TheTrentTribe4 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-savingrace2 жыл бұрын
Nowhere can you get fiberglass pool for 5k 🤣 ntm they only last so long also
@jw114322 жыл бұрын
@@Blessd-savingrace 2 years ago when I posted the comment you could. Try to pay attention next time to details. They matter.
@Axertion2 жыл бұрын
Note to others. The fence is supposed to prevent small kids from entering the pool area and drowning. This style of fence with horizontal bars is basically a ladder they can just climb up and over...so it's probably not to code in a lot of areas.
@TheTrentTribe2 жыл бұрын
True! But in our case we have a fenced in backyard, so that changes things a bit.
@cyeamaculture84862 жыл бұрын
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
@drem28554 жыл бұрын
Seems like alot of work for a pool that's not permanent
@nicholaskorner22584 жыл бұрын
I live in the sacramento valley, very hot summers, have had an above ground intex pool for about 10 years, I don't take it down during the winter.... This is a good idea as most damage will be caused by the sun... And this hides it....
@kissiferward4 жыл бұрын
Seems like a lot of money in labor and lumber just for a $1500 pool.
@drem28554 жыл бұрын
@@nicholaskorner2258 I have had an inground pool for 25 years and have only had to repair or replace motors. The house is from the 80s.. so it's been in existence for even longer..I dont see how spending thousands to dig and thousands more for materials and then building the patio.. while the work is nice and top notch.. it's not appealing to the eye either. It's out of place with the rest of the house. They can do what they want cuz Merica! But it just seems that money could have been used to invest in a real pool. But that wouldn't have been such an interesting KZbin video I guess.
@chrisfoxwell41284 жыл бұрын
@@drem2855 , you must have the one perfect pool that proves it's possible.
@drem28554 жыл бұрын
@@chrisfoxwell4128 Normal maintenance and always have water in the pool it will last forever.
@jessicab38394 жыл бұрын
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?
@TheTrentTribe4 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.
@DIYGuy-ye5fl4 жыл бұрын
Great job, I did this exact set up on my first pool and it lasted 4 years with no issues and looked new because of the protection around it. That pool and deck burned in a wildfire and I did replace it with an inground fiberglass pool. My 10 x 20 intex pool cost me aprox $2700 for pool,saltwater sand filter, real pump, pressure treated wood and decking. The replacement 12 x26 fiberglass pool cost me $57k here in california. Responses of just putting in a fiberglass pool do not understand the cost involved, that size fiberglass pool in my area would be over $70k.
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
DIY Guy 2020 wow! Thanks for the comment. I hate to hear you lost anything to a wildfire. Did it get your house as well?
@DIYGuy-ye5fl4 жыл бұрын
Trent Tribe yes, unfortunately we walked out of our home of 23 years like many others thinking the fires in Santa Rosa would never make it thru the woods, across a six lane freeway and thru 2000 homes (coffee park area) to literally stop at ours. We lost everything except for the one vehicle we drove out in, our dog and the clothes we were wearing. Always looking at the positive we have rebuilt a beautiful home and learned to Enjoy the ride...
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
DIY Guy 2020 I’m so sorry that y’all have had to go through all that. But it’s good that you’re ok and you can rebuild. Pray that never happens again.
@justkidding75234 жыл бұрын
DIY Guy 2020 are you talking about the fire in Santa Rosa County, FL?
@DIYGuy-ye5fl4 жыл бұрын
JustKidding , sorry for the late response, no the fire in Santa Rosa, CA, it burned over 5,000 homes in one night.(Oct 2017 tubbs fire)
@vincestyles10304 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised to see that no sand was put down on the bottom of the pool once that hole was dug. Seriously great deck I love the railing idea I just don't understand why you did all this work for a cheap intex pool. Enjoy your pool it looks great
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Vince Styles thanks for the comment! Our soil is sandy, very sandy actually. We are only $7k total for everything and a new liner will run us $1k, so even if we replaced it every five years, we will still be way better financially. Fun project though. We are enjoying it a lot.
@SamWasHere4 жыл бұрын
Problem is these pools only last about 2-5 years before the thin steel legs and supports begin to rust and break.
@moe479884 жыл бұрын
Sam Was Here exactly, all this effort, they might as well have just installed an actual, real concrete pool.
@SimoneOconnell4 жыл бұрын
@@moe47988 should have got a doughboy above ground pool put that in the ground friends has lasted 15 years so far
@SamWasHere4 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."
@tashak51524 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!
@kukaratza4 жыл бұрын
@@tashak5152 in california cost around 65k to install a pool.
@Engineer97364 жыл бұрын
Instead of backfilling that retaining wall with dirt, you could have backfilled it with concrete. Then remove the retaining wall. Add some tiles and you have a concrete pool.. 🙂
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Lol! Good idea.😃
@Young937phoenix4 жыл бұрын
And cost 50 grand lol they prolly only paid close to 5 to do this..
@roberthermida22293 жыл бұрын
Mazinger. Great idea. I hope de could make something like You did in Uruguay southamerica. Very inspirational. Good job. Enjoy
@TheTrentTribe3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hello to you in South America. I’m sure the weather there is nice year around for something like this.
@roberthermida22293 жыл бұрын
Here we have around 4 months with niice temperature to enjoy an outdoor swimmingpool. Thanks for your answer. The best for allí your family. Regards
@TruckerDave2153 жыл бұрын
One of best pools deck I’ve seen
@erin81334 жыл бұрын
This looks amazing! I wish I could do this in my backyard, but we live on a hill. Wah!
@TheTrentTribe4 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.
@erin81334 жыл бұрын
@@TheTrentTribe Haha that still sounds fun!
@MrTedTederson4 жыл бұрын
how do you get to the filter? it looks like you'd need to disassemble a big section of decking. i like the idea of an out of sight / out of mind filter, but you need to occasionally backflush and vacuum and empty the skimmers?
@Lichor23694 жыл бұрын
That's a good point, no trap doors seen in the video, so no way to back flush the pump.
@SuperSunGodess4 жыл бұрын
He added a trap door to the deck with a ladder down to the pump.
@lovemycreator13564 жыл бұрын
So many haters! I appreciate the video. Very creative. If you and your children are happy with it that's all matters!
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
T Sesay thank you for the comment!!
@nickmarkis81342 жыл бұрын
That pool most likely will last about 5 years or less I hope y’all will be able to put a new one in without dismantling anything substantial also a cheaper way to protect that wood from water and bugs is used motor oil mixed with kerosene if you filter it really good you could probably spray it but expect a odor for a while
@tyvaughn22254 жыл бұрын
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?
@TheTrentTribe4 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.
@greatwhitescuba29873 жыл бұрын
@@TheTrentTribe looks good but.... how do you service the pump and pvc ? It's all enclosed
@TheTrentTribe3 жыл бұрын
@@greatwhitescuba2987 thanks. We have a trap door in the deck that we access it with.
@greatwhitescuba29873 жыл бұрын
@@TheTrentTribe I would have assumed that but since I didn't see it in the video I figured I'd ask🤣
@TheTrentTribe3 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.
@L4WNY..4 жыл бұрын
Should've kept the dirt and made a BMX or motocross track! ! 😁
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
L4WNY that would have been a great idea! Especially with boys that love to ride bikes.
@erichannes63922 жыл бұрын
Smart idea! Looks awesome! Good job!
@Melyssa.RLopez4 жыл бұрын
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
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Melyssa RLopez you’re welcome! Thank you for the comment. Hope your project goes as well as ours.
@brucebigbie15375 жыл бұрын
Looks great! I wish my soil would drain. I would be left with a nasty moat around the pool. Great video though!!!
@TheTrentTribe5 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!
@EverythingEvo4 жыл бұрын
When you can't afford an in ground pool then this is what you do :D
@kreationsbykaze11053 жыл бұрын
Spoken like a true idiot, an above ground "steel wall" pool is nothing more than an I ground vinyl pool without the retaining wall. He basically just installed an In-ground vinyl pool for about 10-15k less than you would pay a pool company for it. Don't hate cause youre not clever enough to come up with the idea
@powerlocks4 жыл бұрын
I put real pool fittings in mine and a real skimmer! Makes a big difference. Also added a waterfall.
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
powerlocks I will day I miss the skimmer we had with our older pool. I think that’s something we will do at some point.
@powerlocks4 жыл бұрын
@@TheTrentTribe this is mine. really easy to do. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYacnnWiZ65sb8U
@oddsandwindsocks59054 жыл бұрын
What a lovely finish
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Wind Sock thank you!
@krystalgoss27994 жыл бұрын
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?
@TheTrentTribe4 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.
@MrCites13 жыл бұрын
Australia is such a Nanny State.
@dreweverett91412 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
@Iamadroid4 жыл бұрын
Have fun trying to replace that pool in 2 years.
@dudleydooright4 жыл бұрын
I got the same pool and I'm on year 5... but agree that I'd never do this because I think the liner only has another year or two in it.
@melissabreedlove82114 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing... Granted I believe with proper care the pool will last longer than 2yrs it’s definitely gonna be rough trying to replace
@davek17284 жыл бұрын
i bet he can do it, he can build a nice deck so why won't he be able replacing that pool?
@CrazyPalidin574 жыл бұрын
They can go longer, my father in law got about 8 years out of his.
@SamWasHere4 жыл бұрын
@@dudleydooright Mine lasted 3 years before the paint on the support bars flaked, exposing the metal to the elements, eventually rusting and collapsing. New one is on year 2 and it's already showing flaked paint, rust and warping metal on the stress points.
@anfonieb74344 жыл бұрын
Most awesomest thing I've ever seen 🤯😯! I need one asap!
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!!👏🏻
@paule93284 жыл бұрын
Great video, pool and deck looks awesome. Well done!
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Paul D thank you! It was a fun project and the kids love it.
@ISOCZAR4 жыл бұрын
Seems like as much work as just doing an inground pool
@mpineyro774 жыл бұрын
Taxes will skyrocket if he put an in ground pool. We also have one of those and only pay 100 dollars for permit in the township and that’s it!
@ISOCZAR4 жыл бұрын
@@mpineyro77 true the tax and insurance thing is an issue but this seems like a waste
@hildaamethyst5283 жыл бұрын
@@mpineyro77 do they know yours was put in the ground?
@wazzzzzzzup893 жыл бұрын
An in-ground pool here will run around 50-60K for something comparable to in this video. I'm guessing his ran around 4-8k. For the most part you never get your money back from an in-ground pool as it doesn't raise the value of the house enough to justify the cost.
@angelasmith65262 жыл бұрын
@@wazzzzzzzup89 ugh, 40 to 50 50k? Try 80k for the basic inground pool. They aren't even building liner pools in the inground industry anymore. I've been pricing inground pool companies for the last 6 months! The cost is INSANE!
@gertmonnissen51044 жыл бұрын
I'm curious to know which stainless steel ladder you used there, could you give us a link or brand/type name?
@gonavy56074 жыл бұрын
That’s so much work for a project that will last maybe 5 years. Still, I gotta say, it looks very nice.
@sydneyc82314 жыл бұрын
Alex H because the pool will eventually break its made of plastic
@Buckswoodshop2 жыл бұрын
Good old American ingenuity! Nice work! 👍👍
@AntonioLopez-jb9zi5 жыл бұрын
How much you spend on this project looks amazing thank you for sharing
@TheTrentTribe5 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-hm8dz4 жыл бұрын
Trent Tribe would that include the dirt removal? Ive heard its expensive
@Beverlyfabulosity4 жыл бұрын
Looks great and you did a great job. However, The filter is way too small and you will have heaps of filtration issues. Pool fences are designed to keep people out, that can easily be climbed over.
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
Brett's World thanks! We actually have a one horse pump with ours, which over the last year has done remarkably well. We also have a fence around our yard as well as the fence around the pool. I’m sure if someone has a pool in an open area, a better fence would be a good idea. But the only people accessing ours is our kids, which are all big enough to know safety.
@tnprize55114 жыл бұрын
I would like it because I feel it would be easier to vacumn etc, I am short so having to reach over those walls are not easy for me. I think it looks awesome. Have fun.
@TheTrentTribe4 жыл бұрын
TNPRIZE55 thank you! One thing we love about it is that it is easier to maintain now. Thank you so much for the comment!
@TheRekrap4 жыл бұрын
This is way too much time and investment for a cheap intex pool, you rock those above ground or you dont rock them at all.
@ckm-mkc4 жыл бұрын
That whole job incl materials is probably $3k-$4k, compared with $30k for a concrete pool....
@TheRekrap4 жыл бұрын
m those pools are disposable, you can't even leave them up in the winter, it will freeze and crack.
@TheRekrap4 жыл бұрын
@Honest Fellow pool heaters are expensive to operate, doughboy makes a pool you can install inground, I personally would have went with a natural swimming pool.
@breadwinner69214 жыл бұрын
Right just do a real pool at this point, but we all know they doing it for views and attention. Shit channel.
@Red-Alert4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing but he could always replace it with a more expensive one in the future