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    Need Advice: Backyard Soil is Sandy with Clay Underneath What Do I Do for Above Ground Pool?

    Thanks for the reply I guess it is what it is for this type of soil. Thoughts on the instructions below Above Ground Pool Base — Final Step-by-Step Guide TOOLS & MATERIALS Tools: shovel, landscaping rake, 10 ft 2x4 with level, plate compactor (rent), hose Materials...
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    Need Advice: Backyard Soil is Sandy with Clay Underneath What Do I Do for Above Ground Pool?

    Thanks for the reply I’m also in NJ south jersey. I dug down about a ft already and it’s still soft, how far should I go? Someone told me dig down 4-7 inches and backfill with stone dust then compact. Is that true?
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    Need Advice: Backyard Soil is Sandy with Clay Underneath What Do I Do for Above Ground Pool?

    I’m getting ready to set up an above ground pool in my backyard, but I’m not sure how to prep the ground properly. The top layer is soft, loose sand and underneath that is a firmer orangish clay-like material. What’s the best way to build a stable base in this kind of soil? I want to make...