Have a 24ft by 52inch Bestway pool. What is the best way to install the retaining wall and handle drainage.
-How far should wall be from pool?
-Should I build up a ledge at low end? If I do, what material should I back fill with if I already dug out area?
- I see a french drain should go behind wall and back filled with gravel. What about in front of wall between pool? Should i dig a small trench that pitches away from pool?
- I would rather get ground as close to pool as possible, any suggestions? Since these are soft shell pools, it seems like a retaining wall is the only option. I just worry about someone falling into this area, but don't like the idea of an obnoxious fence as its right by patio.
The highest depth of dig is about 2.4ft
Also, if I put gravel as base to bring up height of pool a little, can i use a hand tamper? Or do i need a machine to pack it all down. Do you usually tamp a little each time? Or fill to height, level, and tamp at once.
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Thanks!
-How far should wall be from pool?
-Should I build up a ledge at low end? If I do, what material should I back fill with if I already dug out area?
- I see a french drain should go behind wall and back filled with gravel. What about in front of wall between pool? Should i dig a small trench that pitches away from pool?
- I would rather get ground as close to pool as possible, any suggestions? Since these are soft shell pools, it seems like a retaining wall is the only option. I just worry about someone falling into this area, but don't like the idea of an obnoxious fence as its right by patio.
The highest depth of dig is about 2.4ft
Also, if I put gravel as base to bring up height of pool a little, can i use a hand tamper? Or do i need a machine to pack it all down. Do you usually tamp a little each time? Or fill to height, level, and tamp at once.
Picture of site:
ImageShack - 20170423_150200.jpg
Thanks!