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    New Filberglass pool install. 2" off level

    I know I'm late to this party, but I just gotta say the tile looks great and thank you for sharing your situation for others to read about and learn from! Happy Swimming!
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    Fiberglass pool split or crack during install

    Any updates on this situation?
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    Total newbie trying to find what's best in north texas

    Natalieewall, did you end up going with Fiberglass or Gunite (or nothing at all hahaha)? Just curious, we are researching Fiberglass in the East Houston area and have read a lot of articles touting the advantages of Fiberglass over Gunite...Fiberglass owners seem to have nothing but great things...
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    Explain how to compact crusher in 3" lifts

    Mac, just finished reading your framing thread. Excellent work! Exactly what i pictured for mine (just square instead of octo); will definitely be stealing your idea and methods. Curious, when you say 'roofing material', is that just standard rolls of Felt or Synthetic roofing underlayment...
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    Explain how to compact crusher in 3" lifts

    Yes, planning on staking the treated 4x4s to the ground. Don't really need them, just thought it would look better and be easier to tie into our landscaping if it had a clean edge and was raised a bit. Mostly aesthetic.
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    Explain how to compact crusher in 3" lifts

    Re: Intex Ultra Frame Inquiry Charlie_R thanks for the quick answer on damp compacting! pwrstrk, i probably don't 'need' to raise it any at all (certainly not 4 ft! very impressive!) I'm about 8" off level on an 18' run. I was planning to remove sod, grab a shovel and get to diggin'! I...
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    Explain how to compact crusher in 3" lifts

    Re: Intex Ultra Frame Inquiry While awaiting approval from the moderater on my initial question regarding lifts, I finally found an article on the term "lifts" for compacting material! Now my question is this: should the crusher run be compacted wet or dry, or does it matter? Thanks!
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    Explain how to compact crusher in 3" lifts

    Sorry, newbie here (and actually haven't even started my project; will have to wait til next summer) just reading as much as I can before break ground. But could someone (Casey?) describe/explain what it means to do 3" lifts when compacting the crusher run... I've 'googled' it but keep getting...