Pavers Under Legs - Steel wall pool

[Marcre]

I’m getting ready to install a steel wall above ground pool. Ground is prepped with 6” of compacted gravel and 2” of sand on top. Site drainage is decent.

Winters here can get very cold and I’m concerned about heaving, I want to mitigate any damages as much as possible.

What’s everyone’s thoughts on pavers under the legs? I’m reading mixed reviews, some say it’s better without pavers and some say it’s better with pavers for lasting these freezing cold winters……

 

[ajw22]

Only you know your ground conditions.

Most of the time people use the 2 inch thick 'pavers' that are really stepping stones and only 1.7 or 1.5 inch actual thickness. 3+ inch pavers are actual 2.5+ inch and won't crack.

Use large thick pavers.

How to level above ground pool - Further Reading

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[mariane]

Can you put the pool size and type into your signature? It would help out others to know what you have.
What do the installation instructions require? Our Doughboy required cinder blocks under the uprights along the straight sides and recommended pavers under the others. I agree with ajw22 about the paver thickness.
The uprights will sink in time without blocks.
Is the wall track on solid ground? Is the gravel and sand on the inside of the pool walls?
Our pool's been up almost 20 years and I've seen a little settling. I wouldn't chance going without the pavers.