I would appreciate any feedback before I worry myself into an early grave. We have an intex metal frame above ground pool 18 x 9. We dug up and framed an area 20 x 12. Its approx 8 inches deep. We filled with sand and used a compactor and its completely level. However, intex says to not use sand so I'm hesitant... Husband thinks it will be fine. We have to wood cut to support the legs. Summer will soon be over and it will be hot this weekend.. I'm not sure what to do. Would appreciate any feed back.

Thanks