how much sand should you put down for above ground swimming pools?
jamers asked:
we are getting a 15′ x 48″ Metal-Frame Swimming Pool and we need to put some sand down on the ground before we set it up. How much should we put down? Inches or yards would be nice
Ellery
we are getting a 15′ x 48″ Metal-Frame Swimming Pool and we need to put some sand down on the ground before we set it up. How much should we put down? Inches or yards would be nice
Ellery
September 18th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
It should be about 10 to 12 inchs thick
September 21st, 2008 at 12:30 am
What you need to do before you put sand down in dig a 1 foot hole so that it has a solid foundation, make sure it is about half a foot bigger on all sides than your pool, so 16′. Then put down six inches of sand and level it. Easiest way to do this is to take a long two by four and smooth it out in a circle when you are done putting it down. Then you are ready to build!
September 24th, 2008 at 12:55 am
For a small pool like this, you don’t need that much. Only enough to give you a level base, and enough to be sure of no sharp roots or stone. 3 or 4 inches will do if you have a fairly level spot.