would this work better than a regular tarp beneath a backyard pool?
1346813
The ground moisture would probably make it rot rather quickly because, although heavy duty, it is fabric. Hope this helps.
1346814
I would think that the purpose of a tarp beneath a backyard pool would be to provide some degree of water-proofing. This drop cloth is cotton canvas; it is just untreated cloth, not plastic. This would get soaking wet if exposed to any amount of water. I would think that you want plastic.
1346815
No, I don't think so. This is ultimately a giant cloth. I think you would be better off with a tarp.
1833979
Not really. It's probably better than nothing, but it won't keep a great seal around the ground, and I think they could scurry right under. Also, the wind will probably blow this over a lot. It's pretty flimsy.
1461561
IMHO it would be a bit heavy and sag onto the water compared to the plastic type netting. But if you pull it really tight and stake it all around it might work.
2535
Well, we have a 32' pool and the bubble wrap pool cover rolls up on it. That stuff is almost 1/2" thick and we have no problem with that. If you only have a thin leaf cover on it I would think you would get a whole lot of feet on there. I would also suggest that you buy the recommended pole with it because we used PVC and it sags.
1313204
I would not recommend this for anything except an above ground. An inground pool requires much more plumbing and the pressure has to travel a farther distance I do not think it would suffice.
1781333
This in my oppion was not very thick. I don't think it was to be put under the pool. I thought it would be good for under the pool.
818472
probably both, I have infinity pool and this was a good decision, one thing you need to do when you tarp your pool, water potentially pile up on it and you need to pump the water from surface before removing the tarp otherwise would be too heavy to remove, but very happy with the purchase and the decision.
565349
It isn't necessary bu we do have an old tarp that we put under our bouncer. I would definitely recommend putting a tarp underneath if it will be on concrete.
1177405
I used for another type of pool ( not Intex) a large tarp and I attached medium size rocks ( you can use pretty much any sort of weights for that purpose) with wire at four side of tarp in the middle and the corners I would tuck under the pool. Still you have to make sure the Intex can support this set up-mine had an inflatable rim so it worked perfectly fine.
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Yes just put 2 big tarps under the pool. Also we bought 2 cinder blocks at Home depot. Put one outside and one inside on a bathroom math to protect the pool and you won't need a ladder... Use chlorine shock just a little bit once a week and also balance that you can get from Walmart... The chlorine tablets takes too long time to dissolve... Use a stick for balancing the water and you will see what chemicals you need. I only run the pump 1 time a month for 3 hours or if the water is not clear... You don't need to run it more because it costs power to run...
1312845
Should be ok but I would recommend putting a tarp on the sand. As kids run around in the pool the sand may wear out the bottom of the pool.
1032478
I don't know for absolute certainty but I would say no; it's not strong enough. I would use Tyvek house wrap or a blue tarp.
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I just went outside and looked at my pool. It still has the cover on it. I dont recommend it. The 16 foot pool might have less poles to anchor the cover to. It's not going to get as tight when you tighten it with the trap
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I use it on am enclosed pool deck. Not sure that I would pick this model for putting out in the yard but loaded with clothes it probably wouldn't move unless there were hurricane level winds.
1365727
No this would only cover part of your pool. It would be better to buy an oval cover.
1231704
I've not tried it with anything other than a tarp, but I don't see why not. It's more about the fabric thickness than anything, but thinking about the sunscreen fabric you see at the big box stores, I would think it would work fine. As @R. Gosney points out, the fabric also needs to be penetrable, but that shouldn't be a problem.
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It comes with a tarp which doesn't extend much beyond the dimensions of the pool, so in order for it to be of help the pool needs to be placed very exactly. I would recommend that if you want more padding under the pool that you get a "happy pad," which will guard against sharp edges of stones and things like that.