We buried but i have wondered if we did the right thing.
Above ground pool partially buried.
This makes it perfect for backyards with a slope and it all it takes is some simple decking or stonework to completely hide the walls of the pool.
The pool must be filled prior to backfilling to prevent pool wall collapse and the water level in the pool must always be higher than ground level by at least 1 foot.
The short answer is that yes they can however there are some things that should be taken into account if you re going to go down this route.
Intrepid or oasis above ground pools made by wilbar.
It is about 30 inches from top of pool to ground.
The pb said we could bury or leave big hole.
Slurry is the best backfill.
There are only four pools that can installed semi inground and three above ground models you can use like an in ground pool kit.
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The photo above and the gallery below tell the story.
Above ground swimming pools are not designed for inward pressure.
Therefore it s not designed to be buried at all.
The clue is in the name.
Only suitable to be buried 36 inches in the ground.
Not just any pool can be buried and not just in any area and not just to any shape or depth.
Half of it is buried because of the slope.
This article will go over some of the basics of sinking an above ground pool into the ground.
I examine the area for rust constantly and have not found any.
The stealth semi in ground pool can be sunken partially or it can be almost entirely submerged into the ground.
By sinking the pool down only halfway 2 2 5 ft the pool has a much less likelihood of caving in when the time comes to drain the pool while installing a replacement liner.
The stealth semi inground pool is the most flexible option in the market they can be installed semi buried or completetly buried.
All for of these pools were in my top 10 best above ground pools article here.
Traditional above ground pools that have one individual pool wall that more or less is a thin sheet of metal is not designed to withstand the force of the ground against the pool wall.
So far no problems.
Neither would void the warranty.
So when you put them in the ground they can cave in from the weight of the earth but only when they are empty.
Had my above ground pool for 5 years.
First you need to make sure your above ground pool is built to be buried as not all are.
The installation process for a semi inground pool is fast and easy and it usually takes between 1 3 days.
Of the brands we carry the doughboy palm shore model can be buried either fully recessed or with a semi in ground installation.
Trying to bury one is a bit like trying to drive a car on water.
And for this reason many people ask can above ground pools be partially buried in hopes of receiving the best of both worlds.
