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  1. flyfish400

    Helical Piers for Swimming Pools

    It's a fairly large pool, L shaped- 40 ft X 44 ft. This is an in ground pool but the area is noted for some poor soil conditions. Lots of clay - drainage can be an issue, Texas heat and droughts, etc. With soil movement, I was trying to determine whether or not you would want the pool to...
  2. flyfish400

    Helical Piers for Swimming Pools

    I am told that the Helical Piers are steel piers with a helix for driving them into the ground. The pool is new construction. I haven't seen them used before, but am told it might be a good idea. They are placed on 8 ft centers and are tied with steel to a 12" X 12" beam around...
  3. flyfish400

    Helical Piers for Swimming Pools

    Would it be advisable or inadvisable to use Helical Piers to support a large residential swimming pool? Would this create stress on the pool if the ground shifts or would it prevent stress if the piers were tied to the walls with stee?
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