Intex 24x12x52 leg base support idea

[loudgonzo]

Getting ready to install 24x12x52 Intex, and had following idea for each leg base;

Pressure treated lumber 2x8 cut to 15 inch length. True measurement is 1 1/2 inch thick, 7 1/2 inch wide by 15 inch length.

1/2 ground contact pressure treated plywood cut to 16 x 16 inch squares.

Nail 2 pieces of the lumber to plywood for final wood block 15x15 inch, 2 inches thick.

Lumber side facing up and legs can be place perpendicular to grain.

I think this would be ideal, maybe even overkill, but suggestions welcome.

 

[LovelyGong]

It does sound like overkill. Pavers would be easier and possibly cheaper with the cost of lumber right now. Any reason you're thinking about doing pressure treated wood?

 

[rengel]

Use two 4x8 pavers under each leg under solid. You can purchase them at Lose, or Home Depot.

 

[CT-Steven]

I have a single 2x8 under my legs and the legs are perpendicular to the grain (going with the grain is probably the #1 cause of failure when using wood). It has been up 3 years with no movement.

 

[Tui911]

Pavers may be a bad idea. We did that and one cracked. You will need at the very least 4 inch paver but these are not easy to find.