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FREEFORM POOLS
For freeform pools, the rectangular box (page 11) is laid out and measurements are taken from
the corners of the box to locations on the pool. Your box corners will act as your fixed points
once the box is complete and squared. Using your dig specs identify the center line(s) and tie
string from one end to the other. Do the same at the corner stakes. Refer to the drawing and
mark all other points including straight lines and arcs as indicated. Once that is complete the
perimeter can be marked with paint.
For this example, we will be using the dig spec below however always refer to your own dig
spec for specific measurements.
Use the swing method outlined on pages 13
and 14 to determine all of your curved edges
using the radiuses given on your dig spec.
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STAKE OUT
A
–
B
18’ –
1
5/8”
A
–
C
19’ –
10 ¼
”
A
–
D
17’ –
0”
A
–
E
17’ –
0”
B
–
C
10’ –
5
3/8”
B
–
E
17’ –
0”
B
–
F
17’ –
0”
C
–
D
17’
-
0”
C
–
F
16’ –
11 ½
”
BREAK-OFF
A
–
Y
17’ –
2 ½
”
A
–
X
24’ –
4”
A
–
H1
5’ –
5/8
”
A
–
H2
5’ –
0”
BOX DIMENSIONS
B1-B2
42’
- 1
5/8
”
B2-B3
34’
- 4 ½
”
B1-B3
54’
- 4
5/8
”
TIP
There are radius and reverse radius
portions of your pool. A radius would form
a closed circle on the inside of your pool,
where a reverse radius would for a circle
on the outside of your pool.
