Friday, May 10, 2019

Semi Above Ground Pool

Semi Above Ground Pool

I built a semi above ground pool for my son with autism. My son helped me dig the area for this pool!


leveling for above ground pool

Semi Above Ground Pool – Leveling
 
There are times when I cannot bring my son to the beach. Still, he needs more exercise and he loves swimming. I got quotes for in-ground pools but they wanted WAY too much money. I decided to build a semi in-ground pool.  I ordered the pool kit online and spent all of my spare time working on this project over a three month period. Finished just in time for winter!


pool support panels
Semi Above Ground Pool – Oval layout, supports and pressure panels
 
The project was well worth it. Having autism, my son does not have a lot of extra-curricular activities. Most of the time he is indoors playing videos on his tablet.  Pools have always been something that can take him away from that.


pool wall installation
Semi Above Ground Pool – Wall installation and sand floor
 
 
We have used the pool all summer and we love it. Fall is around the corner so I hope we can continue to enjoy it for a couple more months here in South Texas.



pool liner installation
Semi Above Ground Pool – Liner installation
 
burying a pool
Semi Above Ground Pool – Back Landscaping Begins
 
above ground pool landscaping
Semi Above Ground Pool – View 1 landscaping
 
 
above ground pool tropical plants
Semi Above Ground Pool – View 2 landscaping
 
 
This is an oval, semi above ground pool from the pool factory. This pool had to be made level on sloping sand.


You can watch a video that covers some of the installation process of the semi above ground pool:





About me:


Texas author Mark Ferdinand, a resident of Corpus Christi, Texas has a son with autism that inspires him every day.  Mark’s experience enables him to bring a unique character to life in the world of fiction. With the increase of special needs characters as a trend in books, movies and television, Mark is able to approach the creation of such characters with a realism and respect not often seen in popular media.

After completing his first novel, Mark decided to compile a group of stories that brought him to the unusual occupation of snake venom extraction. For those like the creepy crawly reptiles and amphibians, these are tales from amateur fun to professional pitfalls.

Books by Mark Ferdinand

Fortune on the Spectrum – An Adventure Novel

You’re Gonna’ Get Bit! – Harrowing Tales of Herpetology 

The Autistic Prankster – Enjoying the Fun Side of Autism

Every Tiki has a Spirit

Wild Boar: A Case for the Most Beautiful Game Animal

Mark’s books are available in Paperback, Kindle, Android and Apple devices.

Available through other retailers as well!

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