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Why thank you!

haha thank you... I'm far from an expert! I've since moved house and I am building another one in my new place! Videos are on my UA-cam page somewhere!

Haha....its probably slightly cheaper if you go for the method I used on the first pool. Well, cheaper to build at least. Hoping this method will be cheaper to heat! Slow progress but we'll get there!

Thank you! It's not going to be the quickest pool build in the world but I am trying to cover in as much detail as possible!

Hehe thanks Phil !

So I've looked into this. And there is indeed a self levelling concrete. But it needs extra labour to lay and is £1000 more than regular concrete. The strength (based on my limited research!) seems to be not as strong as normal concrete though. Trying to do this on a bit of a budget, so can't really afford an extra £1k for that stuff ! 😔

Haha... I'd probably best wait and see if it holds water first :-) !!

Thank you kindly. Hoping I can keep up momentum...! We shall see!

Good question. On my first pool and this pool i was fortunate enough to have well draining soil. Moreso on the last pool. The blocks would be fine. But I guess the structural engineer would need to specify thickness and reinforcement to suit. You'd probably need to tank the outside somehow as well. And install a hydrostatic release valve to stop the pool from turning into a boat. Which does happen!

Thanks very much for the kind words! I do miss that pool! Moved house now, and onto pool #2 !

hehe thanks! Back was fine! it was the arms that took a pounding! I am in the process of building a pool as i've moved house. I used a digger this time!

Thanks for the kind comments Michael. Progress isn't as fast as I'd like but it's getting there. Good question RE: Price difference. So.... Roughly, and this is very rough! I'd say the walls are triple the cost of normal Hollow blocks with vertical steel rebar like the last pool. I am keeping much more detailed costs this time so will have that detail later. My primary reasons for going ICF were ease of build and the insulation properties. Getting my Nudura panels from ICF Central. Really helpful staff there as well! Also, I'd encourage you to consult a structural engineer to specify floor slab and ICF block thickness and steel specification in accordance with ground conditions 🙂

Hi, yes it is waterproof. It lasts about 8 years (apparently!) if you look after your pool water balance. I've not repainted it so unsure on repainting time. But the first three coats took a day on this small pool. I chose epoxy because it was the cheapest way to make the pool watertight. Contact Julian at Antel if you need more advice on the paint 😀.

Hi, yeah I used a fsf-500 filterset. Which is an integrated pump and filter from AES. Set on an 8 hour timer. All through 50mm pipes from Bosta UK.

Thanks for the kind words! Fingers crossed I can get the latest progress out asap!

I’d like to see your plans as a starting point specially the drainage system, filtration and pump system, etc. I had a look at lots of websites which offer to sell the pool toolkits for lots of money but I’m not sure if there is an easier and cheaper option and hence your help is greatly appreciated. Also which company did you buy your ICF from? Is there other ways I can communicate with you directly such as Facebook or WhatsApp? Thanks for your time and help.

@@user-sc2wk6rc3b Hi, So as I've done a pool before, I've not got detailed plans for the filtration system drawn up yet, as these details are currently only in my head! I am going to briefly touch upon this in my next vide, but I do need to produce accurate plans for the filtration video, so hopefully I'll share those in the video after that. Unsure how to communicate directly! I'll look into that!

Ok thanks. Could you please let me know which products have you used for the pump, filtration system, pipe works, ICF, etc and I’d appreciate it if you could please attach a link to these products so that it gives me a starting point. Thanks

Hi, I've added a bit to the last video (Ep.5) and some links in the description showing the main product line up I'll be more than likely be using for the filtration system. I'm currently drawing up a more accurate plan and will be doing a video just on the plumbing soon :-).

Thanks Thomas!

Thanks James, it'll be 6.5 x 3.5 x 1.4. I went through the reasoning behind the sizes in the first video (Ep.1). Hope that helps!

Thanks Nahib.... Fingers crossed it'll all turn out well!

Hi, Yes, Julian at Antel is the chap who supplied the Render SBR and and light grey 2 part epoxy pool paint. I'll be doing my new pool in the same paint.

It was a fair bit of work. But it was easier than I had initially imagined!

Hi Tina. Using Nudura 203mm core ICF. Roughly 7m3 concrete. A big factor behind the decision was that there is no heavy lifting involved. But the insulation properties are also a massive bonus 👍

Thanks James.. Unsure how long it will take to complete. Steel arriving Monday!

Hehe thanks Dave!

Good prepress……looks like it’s schtum and getting technical! Biodiversity too ha 🐸 Looking good Rich 🙌🏼

Great details clear instructions

How are you going to stop the sides caving in as you move forward ?

@@martinblackwell195 I'm going to cover them with a sheet of DPM to stop the rain from getting to them. Hopefully that'll stop it!

Haha cheers, it's a fair bit of work!

Hi Steve, So the walls are built of ICF, which stands for insulated concrete forms, this is basically an insulation sandwich with a concrete core in the middle. I am going to make a video detailing a bit more around the construction. Hopefully that will be available in the next few weeks!

Thanks Darren, It's getting there slowly! I appreciate the words of encouragement!

Thank you! Cheers!

HaHa....Although it might be a while before step 10 is finished! I'd love to say we'll be in it this summer but it's unlikely at the moment!

Hi Jon, All good questions there. I was thinking of making a more technical video showing the pool construction and a bit more details as to the thinking behind the construction method. I have already built the 3d models so shouldn't take too long to put together... watch this space!

Thanks Martin! I fear that step 3 will take a bit longer than steps 1 and 2 though!

Why thanks Tony! Moved house and building a slightly bigger one this time!

Cheers James, hopefully have the frame built tonight...and hopefully base done in the next month. We'll see!

Smashing...Hoping to finish off the groundworks this weekend. Then it's on to the base. I'll get in touch on fb 🙂

Can you please share some tips with me as I’m planning on doing a similar project

Hi Ashley, I'll be digging the hole in the next video. But yes ill be digging it a bit larger so the foundation can extend past the walls

Hi, So the main heating will come from a 19kw inverter air source heat pump. I'll also have a GeoBubble (or similar) solar cover as well.

Yes, I plan on staying here a while, so need to be able to get in and out in my older days!

Thanks for the comment! I'll hope to share some more costs in the next video 😀.

Thanks! It might not be the speediest project with family commitments, but we'll see!

Thanks - If all goes to plan , the next video showing groundworks and digging should be out in a few weeks!

Good question, So, based on my research, I think if it was all done to a fairly high premium standard with a marble style finish internal pool finish, and porcelain tiles and glass balustrade, I am guessing it would be on the upper end of this range - £30,000 - £60,000. If I choose to go with a lower end internal pool finish like epoxy paint, and a more budget patio surface, Possibly on the lower end of the range. It's hard to say as I've not got a quote from a professional builder as I'd certainly not be able to afford it! I have found some information that would suggest that an 11 metre x 5 metre pool only (no landscaping) would cost anything from £80,000. Not sure how accurate that is though!

I had a ballpark quote for a very similar 6x3m semi in ground ICF pool from a reputable pool builder - c£60k (I’m aiming for nearer 10)

Haha Thanks for the note, that's helpful. I guess your paying for the people and equipment to be there. So proportionally a pool half the size would not half the cost. Did you sign on the line? Keen to see other ICF pool builds. @@johndouglass9822

Hi. I built this for my own garden. I'm not a professional pool builder by any stretch of the imagination! I am about to post a video of a new pool build in my new house though!

Hi Mark, Pool was 5m x 3m x 1.4m depth (give or take a few cm). I think I started digging in sept. And jumped in on June 1st the following year. So around 9 months. I could have done it a lot quicker if I'd got a digger to dig the complete hole. I am a busy man with children and work. And as long as you can keep the site safe then you can take your time. I had very little help and had a new born at the time! I also now have a 3 year old and a 1.5 year old! I never made a safety cover, but I built a fence all the way around with a lockable gate. I also had a webbed meshed cover that was strong but wasn't a safety cover. Pools are incredibly dangerous. I have since moved house and am about to build another pool (slightly larger: 6.5 x 3.5 x 1.4 depth. I am in the process of making the first (possibly of many) videos about it. I will be building this one from ICF. Do the subscribe notifications thing and hopefully you'll see when the first video is up. The first video of new pool may answer some more questions!