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Hi. Im preparing the base for an intex prism frame 15 ft x 48 inch pool. I have a layer of limestone fines which has some rocks in it that are bigger than expected. I will do my best to remove them. I plan to run a plate compactor over this and will have the legs on pavers. I am hoping to avoid...

I’m having trouble finding stone dust in bags-sold by the pallet at Home Depot. Avoiding bulk delivery, due to lack of a place to dump a pile. Using a plate compactor, do you know roughly how much I could expect a 3 inch layer to compact?

Thanks! I want to use patio pavers for the pool legs. Does the following method/order of steps make sense? Place pea gravel; check level; place patio pavers for pool legs on top of pea gravel; run a vibratory plate compactor over entire surface (including pavers); recheck level; place pool tarp...

I’m leveling the ground for a 15’ intex prism frame pool in Wisconsin. The ground was dug by hand and the base is clay, which is impossible to fine tune the bumpy surface or complete the leveling. Can stone dust be added as a means to level (it is within 4 inches of level) and provide a better...