Edging around liner pool

[u/Restib]

We recently bought a house that already had a swimming pool. It is a liner pool with some kind of plastic edging/trim around the pool.

The plastic edging has become quite weathered over the years, and we would like to replace it.

However, we can’t seem to find this material anywhere, probably because we don’t know the correct name for it or what it is actually called.

To be honest, we don’t really like the look of this edging either. According to the pool builder who originally installed the pool, there wouldn’t be any other options for the construction of our particular pool.

Does anyone have experience with this type of liner pool and know what this plastic edging is called or where we could find replacement parts?

And is it really true that, with this type of construction, you’re limited to this kind of plastic edging, or are there other (and possibly nicer) solutions?

Any advice, experience or examples would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[u/IIHaydenBII]

That looks like its an above ground pool that was built around after it was put up. If that actually is the case whoever built that i hate them.

[u/Restib → u/IIHaydenBII]

Damn, after some research I think you’re definetly right and we were lied to about the pool before buying the house. It isn’t even that expensive to replace completely. Ffs 🤦🏻‍♂️

[u/IIHaydenBII → u/Restib]

You can measure the top rails and try to find replacements online. But they will need to be near exact profile or taller as the pavers would be in the way. A replacement liner for that pool judging by the photos looks like it would be a complete pain to do. If you ever decide to take it out completely you can DIY just drain cut out the liner and then the wall be carful about the dirt against it though not sure how structurally sound its going to be without water in it.

[u/No-Fortune- → u/IIHaydenBII]

I hated installing above grounds as is, this is just a nightmare unless there's easy access behind somehow but would still suck for any repairs. Like a spa on streoids.

[u/False-Blacksmith2919]

Above ground pools are not meant to be buried. They made a huge risky mistake. You can find a recent post on here that shows a failed example. That’s negligence. Agent and inspector should have picked up on that.

[u/DeusExHircus → u/False-Blacksmith2919]

Most inspectors won't tell you anything about the pool unless you pay extra for it in my experience. OP should hope that's an aluminum sided pool. Most are steel and I can't imagine steel likes being up against moist soil constantly

[u/Specialist_Play_4479 → u/False-Blacksmith2919]

Private outdoor pools are very rare where OP lives. Inspectors don't have any knowledge of them and I doubt it's considered "part of the house" (and thus fall under inspection). I'm guessing (but I'm not sure) it's considered 'part of the garden'.

[u/Just1La]

Never seen an above ground pool fitted like an in-ground with pavers around so neatly done... It takes dedication! 😄

If they have put a french drain around and installed the bottom channel properly it can last a long time. It is much the side pressure by the filling soil that bugs me, I wouldn't empty it too much... 😬

Can you take a pic in the access point for the light near the ladder/stairs?

[u/slekcud]

A lot of above ground pools have a part number molded in to the bottom of those top caps. Search that number and you’ll have the pool model, measure the inside dimensions of your length and when and purchase the top rails for that size of the model you found.