New Intex AGP/Sequoia Wood Grain. HELPPPP!!!

[lsmith5791]

Hello all. I found this site about a week ago and with out the info here I would have started this project with both feed already in a grave.
I'm really in need of more info on leveling the foundation of my build. I will be posting as many pictures as possible and would appreciate any constructive criticism to keep me in the right path. I also will be installing a Walkmaker cement walkway leading from my patio to the pool and around it.
Thanks In Advance!!!



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[George N]

Welcome to the forum lsmith1

Looks like you are off to a good start. just take a 2"x6" crown up (bow) with a level on it are work it around the perimeter. take a little dirt at a time. Someone I know took to much and it settled after trying to fill it back.

Be sure to read Pool School and get a good test kit.

 

[lsmith5791]

Thanks George!


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[lsmith5791]

Rain!!!! Ahhh!!!


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[cramar]

I used a 2X6X12 with a 4' level taped to it, pounded a stake in the center of the site and then connected the 2X8 to the stake so it could swing in circles, then just rotate the board and assess level. Buy a level that can be viewed from the top, after alot of leveling I got my site within 1/2 of level.

Level is key, the site has to be level.

 

[Big_kid]

I think I know how I'll be leveling mine soon- Thanks Cramar!

 

[lsmith5791]

Thanks Cramar!!! My slope is pretty significant so I'll be using a Dingo/Toro for the heavy dirt removal next I will use your method to get the surface completely level. I'm thinking of going with 2" foam board instead of the sand, then putting the heavy duty tarp on top.


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[lsmith5791]

UPDATE!!! Dingo Does Not Work On Clay!!!! Had to go back to HD and rent the sod cutter to finish grading to a level surface. Also with the help of my wife and kids on the shovels.


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[lsmith5791]

More pics of progress.


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[lsmith5791]

More leveling!


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[lsmith5791]

Finally can lay the tarp.


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[cramar]

I feel your pain, my site was largely clay as well, I had to resort to chipping away small chunks about 6X12 inches at a time, the worst of it was 8 inches deep....slow going! Just keep at it, getting as level as possible is perhaps the most important part.

Also, I took an old broom handle and screwed it to the side of the board, it helped easily move the board around the site.

Good luck!!

 

[lsmith5791]

Thanks Crama ! The pool Is up with less than a inch off level. Still have a lot of work to do.
1.Remove excess Dirt
2.Complete cement walkway and stain patio and walkway
3.Landscape the whole backyard


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[racerboy6996]

Congrats on getting your pool up

 

[linen]

Congrats on getting it up, looks like you had a good crew there

 

[Big_kid]

Congrats! We (my 8 year old & I) will likely start doing ours next week.

 

[lsmith5791]

Yes Linen they were a great help.


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[lsmith5791]

I took off today but will be back at it first thing after the kids orthodontics appointment in the morning.


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[lsmith5791]

Update!


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[lsmith5791]

Update!


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