Above Ground Pool Base Materials

Today we will learn about the base materials used in above-ground pool construction. Mason Sand and Stone Dust are the most common.
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[@star.ramirezz]

Hey if I have mason sand for my pool do I still need a liner pads for under the actual liner

[@JohnnyJohnsonstone]

Hello. What does the last image mean of the white rocks with the red "X"? Is that white limestone? And an example of an acid washed rock not to use? We were considering it for a french drain around our pool. Thanks.

[@trancaohuy]

After digging the grass out, Do you recommend adding any 1/4 down and stamping it down before adding the sand base?

[@TSBOFRLM]

This video is beyond helpful. Thank you so much!

[@ayvin_the_dev5650]

Wonderful advice! Thanks!!

[@Abovegroundpoolbuilder]

You are so welcome!

[@larryrobertson3310]

how deep of a base should i set ?

[@Abovegroundpoolbuilder]

3" solid inches compacted and another 4" compacted cove against the wall.

[@vinceverin2404]

Why do you need stones on the outer side of the pool?

[@ayvin_the_dev5650]

To help keep out extra moisture so there’s no rust :) and a plus is it looks nice lol

[@echts]

Drainage and typically the foot traffic surrounding the area can turn grassy area to mush and eventually grass dies. Also chemicals added to pool water maintenance can compromise grass. U get splash out , floats go over & need to be retrieved also minimize contamination back in to pool. Be sure to have a barrier between liner and surrounding hardscape. Rocks can migrate over time and cause pin hole leaks

[@xbabyrudy]

Hi a question do you recommend fine gravel let me know thanks

[@Sol3Chris]

Did you ever find out if you needed fine gravel?

[@tylerhunt891]

@@Sol3Chris I would not use any gravel. Sharp rocks will cut the liner. The sand needs to be a smooth aggregate type such as mortar sand

[@Idiotsincarshere]

Is it wrong to just dump stone dust on top of the grass and level as best as possible, without digging the grass up?

[@Abovegroundpoolbuilder]

Yes, that is the wrong way to proceed with an above-ground pool installation. Grass will then rot away and cause sinking issues going forward.

[@Idiotsincarshere]

@@Abovegroundpoolbuilder Thanks! So I did dig up most of the grass then put down stone dust and it came out decent 🤌

[@10thPowerMusic]

@@Abovegroundpoolbuilder how much pea gravel will I need for a 15x42 in round above ground pool? I see that you stated 2 tons of Mason sand for it but I didn't see anything regarding how much pea rocks. Thank you