Using sand to level an area for an Intex Metal Frame 15 x 48 pool

[RedwingT]

Wow, nice Job Charlie! Job well done, looks great!
We didn't think of backing up the retaining wall. We are using garden pavers that are 4" in depth and 11 3/4 in length on the side where the sand is about 8" high. Above ground level. Obviously we needed two layers of pavers to accomplish our goal. We back filled with more sand all along the wall itself thinking that would be enough to hold the sand in place and not have it wash out. This project was much more than I expected that's for sure.

Where the slope was (now dug down almost 8") I am worried that that side of the pool will be pushing up against the side of the hole. I wanted to back fill the slope difference, my helper did not. Before I knew it he had already started digging it out and by then it was just too late to turn back. I am def regretting we didn't level to 17'. This is my first time attempting such a project and I mentioned going the extra ft.. Because I had never done anything like this before I tended to listen to my helper who claims to have done this before. What do I know, ya know? I guess this year will be a learning experience and next year I fix all the mistakes.

I really appreciate you taking the time to measure the legs, taking pictures and telling me about the back fill on the outer side of the wall.
Thank you so much, I am richer in knowledge because of your post and your kindness.

[aylad]

I guess this year will be a learning experience and next year I fix all the mistakes.

And....that's the way it usually goes, at least for the first summer!

Janet