We are one of the many families who have bought an Intex pool due to the current quarantine. We are not allowed due to HOA rules to leave a pool permanently, but for this summer due to the exceptional situation we can have a small one. We have purchased a 14' by 42' Intex Prism. Although temporary, we are still trying to follow all of the great advice on this forum.
Current plan is to:
1. Remove grass / apply round-up.
2. Level ground - careful to dig high and not add to low. We do have a slight slope in whole yard so we know there is work cut out for us here.
3. Use concrete pavers, sink in ground so level with the circle which we leveled.
4. Use foam for underlay.
5. Level, level, level! (that much I have already gleaned).
Questions:
1. Are 12" x 12" x 1.5" concrete paving stones OK for this size of pool for just this summer (3 months)? Would pressure-treated wood be easier/better?
2. Should the pool foam go over the tops of pavers or be sunk down to be level with the pavers? Seems all pictures show legs directly on top of the paving stones.
3. If the pool foam should go level with the pavers - then we need to dig inside the circle once we have the pavers level for the depth of the foam - is that correct?
If anyone has pictures of what it looks like with the pavers sunk in and the foam before the pool is up I would really appreciate it. Have watched a million videos but want to make sure we get it right. Intex says it takes 60-90 minutes to install so I am currently allocating 6 - 9 full days.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Current plan is to:
1. Remove grass / apply round-up.
2. Level ground - careful to dig high and not add to low. We do have a slight slope in whole yard so we know there is work cut out for us here.
3. Use concrete pavers, sink in ground so level with the circle which we leveled.
4. Use foam for underlay.
5. Level, level, level! (that much I have already gleaned).
Questions:
1. Are 12" x 12" x 1.5" concrete paving stones OK for this size of pool for just this summer (3 months)? Would pressure-treated wood be easier/better?
2. Should the pool foam go over the tops of pavers or be sunk down to be level with the pavers? Seems all pictures show legs directly on top of the paving stones.
3. If the pool foam should go level with the pavers - then we need to dig inside the circle once we have the pavers level for the depth of the foam - is that correct?
If anyone has pictures of what it looks like with the pavers sunk in and the foam before the pool is up I would really appreciate it. Have watched a million videos but want to make sure we get it right. Intex says it takes 60-90 minutes to install so I am currently allocating 6 - 9 full days.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
