18x9x52 Intex ultra frame, placement of XPS and pavers?

[Nikole]

Hello, I’m almost all set getting the ground ready for my new pool. How many 8x4 XPS foam boards should I use to go under the pool, and will they line up with the pavers. I was thinking 4; that would give me an area of 8x16. Is that too short?

 

[Wobblerlorri]

It's too short and too narrow. You need it to cover the actual footprint of the pool. You might also want to consider 2x6 or 2x8 pressure treated wood instead of pavers.

 

[Nikole]

It's too short and too narrow. You need it to cover the actual footprint of the pool. You might also want to consider 2x6 or 2x8 pressure treated wood instead of pavers.

Thanks, have you had trouble using pavers?

 

[Windylou]

Thanks, have you had trouble using pavers?

Others have had trouble. You read on here about that happening often. Read the post right below this one asking if her pool is sloping too much. Same pool as you. I used 2x12’s, but a 2x6 or 8 would be sufficient.