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My husband and I got into this crazy idea that we can take on a DYI liner pool 16x32. As we dug the deep end of the pool, we found that we had a natural pool underneath. To mitigate the water issue, we over dug the deep end and also part of the slope leading to hopper and placed #2 gravel throughout (pic). My question is, what do I use to fill in the overdug sides and slope sections to get the pool ready for the pool floor which will be vermiculite? Given that we need to have the #2 gravel for draining what should I use to fill in between? stone dust, masonry sand or is there any other option? im worried about the compaction. Which is easier for compacting?
Gracias!!
PS - anyone know where I can order Vermiculite and Portland cement?
My husband and I got into this crazy idea that we can take on a DYI liner pool 16x32. As we dug the deep end of the pool, we found that we had a natural pool underneath. To mitigate the water issue, we over dug the deep end and also part of the slope leading to hopper and placed #2 gravel throughout (pic). My question is, what do I use to fill in the overdug sides and slope sections to get the pool ready for the pool floor which will be vermiculite? Given that we need to have the #2 gravel for draining what should I use to fill in between? stone dust, masonry sand or is there any other option? im worried about the compaction. Which is easier for compacting?
Gracias!!
PS - anyone know where I can order Vermiculite and Portland cement?
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I'm honestly not sure what to use in this scenario, but I want to kick this thread up right away for some more visibility in hopes some other owners may be able to comment. Stand by. If there is no reply by the end of today, please post back and keep this thread active.