| EXCAVATION:
Most dirt digs are done with a bobcat and most rock digs are done with a backhoe with an attachment for rock breaking. Your pool's layout is normally to water's edge so it's necessary for your excavator to move his forms back one foot for the bond beam.  It will normally be necessary
to use a ramp for the excavation. The standard rule is two feet out for
every foot of excavation. So, if the pool is six feet deep, then the ramp
would extend outside of the water's edge about twelve feet. This important
to keep in mind when considering underground utilities.
 Your excavator will dig out a twelve inch by twelve inch box beam and a V wall and floor. Three inches will be added to the excavated floor depth to compensate for the exposed portion of your pool tile. So, if your pool should finish 4'6" then your digger will dig to 5'3" below the pool's wooden forms.   Your excavator will backdrag his access as much as possible prior to leaving. This will normally include shovel cleaning the driveway. There should be no trash left behind outside of the trash bin. |
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