Hi TFP - I just installed a 24x12' Intext XLR pool. Everything went smoothly but i made the mistake of putting 1" thick pavers under the supports. 9 of the 18 supports have snapped as we just finished filling it. Any advice on what to do? the pool still seems stable and the water looks level.
Pavers Under Pool Supports Snapped - HELP!?
- Thread starter debstamb
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Unfortunately the only option is to drain the pool, replace the supports, then refill the pool. Intex recommends using ground rated pressure treated wood under the legs, which is what I used for my pool, but people have also reported success with 4” thick concrete blocks as well. There have been a number of reports of pools cracking 2” pavers as well, so don’t try that.
thanks how big should the pressure treated wood be - do you dimension recommendations?
Assuming you're taking it down each year you can use pressure treated plywood cut into 2' x 2' squares to put under the legs. Otherwise get something like these
I have the same style pool, use pressure treated wood. I used 2x12’s, you could probably get away with 2x8’s.
it is not sinking or moving here's 2 images Meet Google Drive – One place for all your files do you think i really have to drain it?
so how do you lay those? can you take a picture? is it "ground ready pressure treaded wood"?
The pavers broke because the ground under them wasn't perfectly smooth. The advantage of wood is it's elasticity. I would just monitor the level of the pool. Very likely the pool will remain stable. Is the soil underneath packed? The reason for the support under the legs is to spread the weight over a greater area.
They’re laid parallel to the pool. I don’t have any pics on this phone. I honestly don’t remember if it was ground contact or just pressure treated. I put a little gravel under them also. 3 years & never an issue with them.