Hi folks.

We got the clay as smooth, flat and level as we can. The crusher run saved the day. It is called Lime Stone Screenings here.
DH did pour a concrete ring around the entire perimiter of the pool for the bottom rail and base plates to sit on. It should not move w/ the temp. changes b/c it will be under the frost line.

We went from this :


To this:






We are getting ready for the bottom rail, plates & wall but have a question.

We had to dig down to get to level. The bottom rails, bottom plates and portions of the pool wall will be buried & exposed to the clay underground. Is there any preventative we can put on the bottom rails & plates to prevent rust? Should we be concerned about the walls being partially buried?

The manufacturer's instructions say "Do not backfill " --- Well... we have too!

Any suggestions?
Thank You,
~Hoffmans
link to the pool we bought: 33' round Artesian http://www.sunenterprises.com/ultima.htm