Squaring Corners
When measuring a pool it is helpful to "square up" radius or
grecian (diagonal) corners. This becomes crucial when measuring
True-L or Lazy-L pools, or when taking diagonal measurements. By
squaring up the corners, you accomplish four things.
- You have a common point of reference for length, width, and
diagonal measurements.
- By examining the completed pool measurements you can quickly
determine if the pool is actually square.
- If the pool is square you can accurately determine the corner
size.
- It is much easier for us to reconstruct the measurements into a
precise pool shape.
To square up a corner you need to extend the straight wall past
the corner by snapping a chalk line. You need to do the same with
the other straight wall that makes up the corner. Make sure to line
up the string for the chalk line with the bead track. Do not line
it up with the edge of the coping since the bead track is not right
on the edge. Where your two chalk lines intersect should be used as
your point of reference for measuring.
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