Custom Cover Measuring Form

Necessary for all free-form pools and ovals w/ step other than center end.
1. a. Draw a sketch of the pool shape on the grid provided.
b. To represent your A-B line, mark 2 points on the deck in a straight line approximately 3’-4’ from the pools
edge and about two-third’s (2/3) the length of the pool. “A” must always be to the left of “B” as you face the pool.
c. Make sure the pool is totally in front of the A-B line. This is a must because your measurements will be
incorrect if this instruction is not observed.
d. Measure the A-B line, and on your sketch, note its length and position in reference to the pool.
2. a. Use chalk to mark and number points clockwise around the entire pool at approximately 3 foot
intervals. Point #1 must be directly across from the center point of your A-B line. Make sure your marks
are on the inside edge of the pool. Make each step corner a numbered point. Measure sharp curves and
angles at 1’ to 2’ intervals or less. Any obstructions such as ladders, slides, rocks, waterfalls, etc. should be
a numbered point. Measure these last after complete all pool points.
b. Obstructions away from the water’s edge but within the 18” overlap area should be numbered last on the A-B
form, not in succession as you measure around the pool’s edge.
c. Make sure to include steps, ladders, waterfalls or any other non-removable obstruction on your sketch.
3. Record measurements from point A and B to all the points you have marked around pool perimeter.
a. Secure the end of your 100 ft. measuring tape to “A” on your A-B line and measure the distance to point #1
and note the distance in the “A” column on the chart provided. Continue around the pool until you have
recorded all your points with an “A” measurement.
b. Secure the end of your 100 ft. measuring tape to “B” and repeat the step above from “B” on your A-B line.
4. a. Take 3-4 diagonal measurements randomly from numbered points on the pool and note in the spaces
provided.
A-B MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS
Items such as slide legs, ladders (that are not removable), etc. that are with 2’ of pool will be cutouts.
Measure these items after all pool points are nished.
Be sure to take 3 - 4 diagonal measurements!