[rgroff]

Does anybody have experience with installing pavers around a pool? Here is my situation. We are going to install a paver patio around an existing pool. Another company is going to install the coping. My questions are, is it okay to install a permeable patio? Obviously we will slope the patio away from the pool and the home but I wonder if the water that permeates through the pavers can affect the pool at all? Also, if we bring a plate tamper in to install the base for the pavers, can it be a problem with cracking the pool foundation/shell? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[synner]

How is the pool constructed? What is it made of? Steel walls, all concrete pool? We've put all kinds of paving around pools. You do want to be a little more cautious with the plate tamper. Only problems we've ever had is when someone else installs the coping, then we have to match up to their mess. We install the coping when ever we can to make the rest of the patio install that much easier.

[AZTLANLC]

How long has the pool being there.
I wouldn't put permeable pavers unless there is a high need for it, reason being most of those paver and larger joints are not the best on bare feet.

[rgroff]

The pool seems to be an all concrete pool. Truthfully, I am not sure how long it has been there but it has to be at least ten years. It seems to be in very good condition. How would your answer vary depending upon an all concrete pool vs. steel, etc.? Thank you for the help.

[AZTLANLC]

steel or concrete be a little careful compacting right next to it a concrete pool would hold a little more but because of age on concrete who knows, try to compact in small lifts like 1" within 3' with a small compactor or if you have a bigger compactor set it low.
Also the reason I asked about the age of the pool was also concerning settlement but it that pool has being there for that long then I don't see a problem

[malon]

installing pavers should not affect the pool at all if installed correctly. the shell of the pool should not be a problem when using a small plate compactor. be very careful when compacting/excavating around the skimmer box - there is plumbing that runs from it to the filter, most likely PVC. you do not want to crack the box or these lines. also, what type of decking is in place now? how do you plan on removing it? if using heavy machinery be aware of where these lines run. finally, is the company doing the coping one of your subs or an unfamiliar company? if you don't know them i would want to make sure they are legit and insured so you're not caught holding the bag should they do something wrong.

[rgroff]

The homeowner has another company that is going to take the origional pool deck out and install the new coping. So you are not concerned about having pavers that will allow water to permeate through. I am just worried about any kind of accumulation of water around or underneath the pool. I have many pools that have grass run right up to the coping so I think we will be fine. Thanks for the advice.

[HRLand]

Are you talking about permeable pavers or are you worried about water passing through the joints of regular pavers. If it's the latter you should not have a problem as long as everything is pitched properly.

[rgroff]

I am talking about water traveling through the cracks of regular pavers, not actual permeable pavers. Thank you.

[agla]

That won't be a problem.

[rgroff]

Thanks agla. I appreciate everybody's help.

[tom]

Are you planning on using polymeric sand for the joints? If not, I would and you shouldn't have a problem.

[rgroff]

We think that we are going to. Thank you for the advice.