Trouble with my Sandy Land.

by Simona
(San Antonio,Tx)

My husband and I just purchased a used 24'x48" above ground pool. We live in South Texas where it is very sandy and hilly. We are having trouble keeping sand out of the track, also from keeping the winds from blowing the walls over. Not to mention Leveling. Hope I haven't overwhelmed you. Please help.



Hi Simona. The sandy soil that is used for the pool base should be watered and packed as best possible. All of the bottom connectors should be set on blocks and the blocks all leveled. Using a transit or laser level to level the blocks is very helpful. The sand that will be spread out for the base should be piled in the center of the pool and only spread out after the wall is up.

Another way to assure a solid foundation for the pool, and to help keep the sand out of the track, is to replace the sand around the outer edge. A two foot wide area around the perimeter could be dug out and replaced with crushed granite. This would pack down solid and make a good solid area for the bottom rails to sit. This would also help to keep the sand out of the rail.

These photos illustrate a couple of ways to deal with sandy soil.





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Above Ground Swimming Pool Installation