Well the kids and wife have convinced me to retire our 8 year old 16x48 intex. We are going to go with a 26x52. I have an idea for the new pools placement. I am planning on making a 28x28 square from 4x4 treated. Making sure all sides are level, then fill in with paver sand and compact it with a plate compactor. Will this paver sand make a good enough base for the pool? Just an idea, what say y'all?
getting ready to get a new pool
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I used a fine sand in the bottom of my 24' Radiant but do have several wrinkles. I'm not sure what else you'd use.
That's exactly what I did, just on a larger scale: Dimension at the ground for Intex 16' Ultra frame pool.
Most people here will advise against the use of sand, but mines been up going on 4 years now with no problems (once I finally got it level!).
Most people here will advise against the use of sand, but mines been up going on 4 years now with no problems (once I finally got it level!).
We are in the process of upgrading from an 18' to the 26'. We are moving it to a sunnier location, on the edge of a field. We decided to out 5 ton of modified 2A rock something or other, ha, down before the sand. My husband is going to tamp it down as soon as this rainy spell is over. I Also got a pad, similar to a Gorilla pad, to put down. Along with some concrete pavers under the posts. Hoping to have the pool for a long time!
Keep in mind, the sand washes away more easily than rocks or undisturbed dirt.
Keep in mind, the sand washes away more easily than rocks or undisturbed dirt.
Thanks for the responses. I don't think wash out will be an issue as the sand will be in the frame. Would crush and run work better than sand?
