Iberville, NDIP

Full Backyard Build with Latham Pool & Rinox Pavers

Location: Iberville, Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot

Scope: In-ground fiberglass pool, full paver backyard, grading & drainage, integrated landscape

This project in NDIP was a complete backyard reconstruction — not an add-on patio around a pool.

The objective was to transform an underutilized yard into a structured, permanent outdoor living space centered around a premium fiberglass pool and architectural paver layout.

Work included:

• Excavation and pool installation

• Full paver terrace and circulation zones

• Drainage correction and elevation planning

• Base preparation engineered for freeze-thaw stability

• Final grading and finishing

Every phase was sequenced to avoid settlement and protect long-term alignment between pool shell and hardscape.

1. Latham Fiberglass Pool Installation

The project was built around a Latham Pools fiberglass shell.

Why Latham:

• Factory-controlled structural consistency

• Integrated step and bench design

• Gelcoat durability

• Reduced long-term structural cracking risk compared to traditional builds

Installation included:

• Precision excavation to correct depth and elevation

• Controlled stone backfill in compacted lifts

• Plumbing pressure testing prior to final backfill

• Elevation verification before deck integration

Fiberglass pools require strict base control. Improper compaction leads to shifting and perimeter failure. That risk was engineered out from the start.

2. Full Rinox Paver Terrace

The entire terrace and circulation zones were installed using Rinox pavers.

Key technical considerations:

• Minimum 2% slope away from pool basin

• Compacted granular base to engineered depth

• Edge restraint installation to prevent lateral movement

• Polymeric jointing sand to lock the system

The layout was designed to:

• Frame the pool proportionally

• Create defined seating and lounge areas

• Maintain clean sightlines from the home

This was not random pattern work. It was measured architectural planning.

3. Drainage & Elevation Control

NDIP properties often present subtle grading challenges. Before paver installation:

• We corrected subgrade elevations

• Redirected surface runoff

• Ensured no water migration toward the pool shell

• Verified final height relative to door thresholds

Drainage errors are the primary cause of long-term hardscape failure. This was addressed before any visible finishes were installed.

This backyard reflects a structured methodology:

1. Excavation and compaction discipline

2. Controlled pool placement

3. Verified elevations

4. Engineered base installation

5. Final hardscape finishing

No floating slabs. No thin base shortcuts. No reactive fixes after settlement.

The result is a fully integrated backyard environment:

• Structurally stable fiberglass pool

• Durable Rinox paver terrace

• Correct drainage and slope control

• Clean architectural layout

Built to perform through Quebec winters without shifting, pooling, or structural compromise.

A backyard built once, and built correctly.