A-B Measuring for Contour Domes

Measuring for a multi-point, contour pool dome is easy using an AB verifier system from Ameri-Brand Products Inc.

Open Measuring Sheet Submit Measurements

Blue and white Ameri-Dome installed around a pool deck — A custom Ameri-Dome installed around a pool deck.

Read This Before You Measure

The video in Section (A) explains the basic AB measuring method used for both custom-shaped pool covers and pool domes.

In most cases, contour-shaped pool covers require more measurements than pool domes.

For Pool Covers

Simply follow the measuring format shown in the video.

Watch Section A — AB method

For Contour Pool Domes

Use the same basic measuring method shown in the video, but follow the layout and instructions shown in Section (B) below.

Go to Section B — Contour Pool Domes

The goal is the same in both cases: to give us enough accurate measurements to reproduce the shape of your pool.

Section A Pool Covers + Pool Domes

Basic AB Measuring Method — Pool Covers and Pool Domes

Pool covers: follow the measuring format in this video. Contour pool domes: learn the method here, then follow all four steps in Section B for your dome measurements.

Section B · Contour Pool Domes

Step 1 of 4 Dome layout & perimeter

Setting Up & Measuring Perimeters

Determine the shape of your dome by laying coins on the deck of your pool at each location the walls of your dome will change direction. We call these “Points.”

When you are satisfied with the shape of your dome, replace each coin with a numbered mark using an indelible marker. You will need these marks later to line up your dome when installing (if, for any reason, you decide not to install a dome, these marks can be scrubbed off or they will fade away on their own with time.)

Establish A and B locations at exactly 20' apart and 3' away from the wall of the dome. If you have any questions about setting up, please give us a call at 800-982-6966.

Pulling the tape measure tight enough to prevent sagging, measure in feet & inches the perimeter distance between all numbered points. Begin with #1 and work clockwise around the deck. Log these numbers on your measuring sheet (pdf).

Diagram showing numbered perimeter points and A-B reference locations around a contour pool dome

Before You Measure Your Contour Dome

Mark a point anywhere the dome wall changes direction.
Place A and B exactly 20 feet apart and 3 feet outside the dome wall.
Begin at point #1 and work clockwise around the pool.

Have ready: a tape measure, an assistant, an indelible marker, and your measuring sheet.

Step 2 of 4 Dome measurements from point A

Measuring from A to Numbered Points

Measure in feet & inches the distance from A to all other numbered points. Begin with A to 1 and work clockwise around the deck. Log these numbers on your measuring sheet.

Diagram showing measurement lines from reference point A to every numbered contour dome point

Step 3 of 4 Dome measurements from point B

Measuring from B to Numbered Points

Measure in feet & inches the distance from B to all other numbered points. Begin with B to 1 and work clockwise around the deck. Log these numbers on your measuring sheet.

Diagram showing measurement lines from reference point B to every numbered contour dome point

Step 4 of 4 Cross-check & submit

Cross Check Points

Provide at least two cross check dimensions as a double check for us. Log these numbers on your measuring sheet. Once you have gathered all the measurements you need, submit them online using the A-B measurements form or email your completed measuring sheet to [email protected]. We will get back with you right away.

Diagram showing cross-check dimensions between numbered contour dome points