Help me figure this out

[ccogen]

I am setting up my intex ultra 16x9 above ground pool. I’m a single mom trying to do this on my own and not very handy. I had this pad built and filled with sand. I am starting to lay down my pressure treated wood for my
leg supports. I am using this 2x4 and level attached to make sure each support is level and even with its neighbor. Is this the best way to go about it ? Should the wood be pushed down to the ground underneath?
Any advice is appreciated...

 

[merc123]

The wood should definitely be sitting on solid ground and not on the sand. Otherwise settling will occur.

I would use a water level (search here) to get the pads level. You could even do a makeshift transit with a laser temp gun like I did to level them all.

 

[ccogen]

thanks! I’ll search water level.. There is only about 2 inches of sand . I can’t really afford to have it all removed ... Perhaps if I level the pads really good it will work out