I just priced out sheets of 2” XPS and for the 15 or so I would need it would cost around $800. So crusher is definitely looking like the more attractive idea. I’m just concerned about the mess it may leave when I need to take the pad down when I move out. Could I put a tarp under the bottom layer to help contain the mess? Or will that mess with the drainage?
Help! Need to level 12’ Bestway pool on sloped concrete driveway
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Alright the project is starting to take form. The materials list anyways..the best quote I got on crusher dust was $225. Far cheaper than any other alternative I’ve come across yet.
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With the crusher, I would think you would need something to contain the material or that will be a mess. I almost think if the legs are level (by wood blocks or pavers), all would be fine for the 3 or 4 months. I am guessing this is an Intex type pool. Anecdotally, my neighbor puts his old ABG pool every year on his sloped driveway with nothing underneath. SO far, nothing has happened, and he takes it down every year.
Me again! So, I’ll be building a frame to host the crusher run, pavers, extruded polystyrene, then pool on top to level my concrete pad. I would like the wood frame to be as strong as possible of course, but I’m a chef not a builder.(Don’t get me wrong I can be handy, just no veteran.) Therefore, Im looking for extra educated opinions here.
It’s going to be a 14x14 “sandbox”. I’m thinking 3 - 2x6 on their sides framing “low side” into the steeper gradient, then a 2x4 on its side to close the “high side” (entrance area).
My questions mainly are the following; (but keep in mind this is a bestway for a 12x12x4’ steel frame pool. We’re also residing in a rental, so this will be just for the season and has to be taken down eventually.)
- am I going to need 4x4 posts to frame it off of?
- or just make 45 degree corner supports?
- will it need a support beam across the bottom middle (width dimension of the frame) to stop bowing outwards?
- Do I use concrete anchors?
what can I get away with for this season without spending a fortune on lumber? I would like to take every precaution but the project is adding up to an unattainable amount if I over engineer it. Wood is just too Dang expensive right now.
I drew out a rough sketch (attached below) to what I think is an attainable frame. Hopefully it’s legible lol. Let me know what you guys think please!
It’s going to be a 14x14 “sandbox”. I’m thinking 3 - 2x6 on their sides framing “low side” into the steeper gradient, then a 2x4 on its side to close the “high side” (entrance area).
My questions mainly are the following; (but keep in mind this is a bestway for a 12x12x4’ steel frame pool. We’re also residing in a rental, so this will be just for the season and has to be taken down eventually.)
- am I going to need 4x4 posts to frame it off of?
- or just make 45 degree corner supports?
- will it need a support beam across the bottom middle (width dimension of the frame) to stop bowing outwards?
- Do I use concrete anchors?
what can I get away with for this season without spending a fortune on lumber? I would like to take every precaution but the project is adding up to an unattainable amount if I over engineer it. Wood is just too Dang expensive right now.
I drew out a rough sketch (attached below) to what I think is an attainable frame. Hopefully it’s legible lol. Let me know what you guys think please!
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