Ok to backfill around an above ground with #57 limestone? Have a big pile of it here. Deepest part would be 18” and taper down to 3”. Plan on coating with rust preventative.
Above ground backfill question
- Thread starter tbig
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
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- 17888
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- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
I don't see a major issue with it. I suppose you could line the pool with some landscape fabric or additional liner if you were worried about any potential sharp edges.
Not so much worried about sharp edges. More worried about corrosion and wall collapse. I’ve read different opinions on backfill. Thanks!
Hi! We just finished putting up our Doughboy pool this weekend. We called The Pool Store to ask about backfilling (up to maybe 12 inches at the deepest on one side only) and they said don't do it. It would void the warranty, cause possible corrosion and when the ground freezes/thaws could damage the pool. We live in MN. ?
I think I’m going to go ahead and backfill with the #57 limestone. Should drain well and be loose enough to move with the freezing and thawing. I’ll coat the sides with tar to help delay/prevent corrosion. Bought this pool from a buddy new in box for $500 so no warranty for me (he moved next door to the public pool). Planning on getting a bigger pool in a few years when the kids get older anyways.
We ended up putting retaining wall blocks around the pool, 3 high, and backfilling up to the bricks on the outer side, then we are going to put some sort of gravel between the pool and the retaining wall blocks. But in your case, if you got the pool for only $500 and no warranty, then Id probably just backfill or do whatever is easiest too!
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