Browse Forums Pools & Spas 1 Nov 10, 2014 7:51 pm Hi all We are planning on constructing a pool at our new home and having difficulty deciding between concrete and fibreglass as both appeal to us in different ways. Our site is about 2.5m of fill which is predominantly silty clay. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with constructing a pool with this soil type? I have read that clay is quite expansive and the movement in the soil can cause the pool to crack. There seems to be conflicting information on the internet depending on whether it is coming from a concrete pool builder or fibreglass pool builder. Thanks in advance I've dug some footings to embed a post anchor into. My holes are around 450mm deep which I'll put a 200mm stirrup into. The bottom of these holes seem firm enough. … 0 3499 We were lucky in that our old house was so small (86 square metres) compared to the new house, they were able to take enough readings around the old backyard house before… 8 38087 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair I'm in WA and our sandy soils make drainage a bit easier but this is what I'd be doing. Dig down to your footings and let the wall dry out. Clean it all well by brushing… 1 5334 |