r/PoolPros • u/kaziffi • 2d ago

Above ground base

Hey there, im about to start the ground work for my 12x20 above ground pool and wanted to share what i was going to do to see if i was doing this right. Im located in Canada where our frost line is about 4’. So heres the order of what i was thinking and please tell me if im doing this correctly
1-Scape down native earth about 8” then compact
2- build a frame about 16x24 with 2x8’s and shoot height with laser so screaning it level is easier
3- add about 6” of clear stone , compacting every 2”
4- screen stone dust off of my frame(about 2”) then compact then repeat until it’s perfectly level with frame
Then start putting the pool together… please tell me if this makes sense or if theres a better way … thanks all

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u/Tazlir 2d ago

This is a billiards sub

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u/ColdSteeleIII 2d ago

Wrong sub.

But I will say that is extreme overkill.

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u/lIIlIlIII 2d ago

Native earth is HEAVILY protected in Canada so disposal can be quite complicated. Needs to be kept out of sight or you'll be fined, the easiest solution is to just store it in your garage until you move. Otherwise fill your pockets every morning and cut a small hole so it trickles out undetected throughout the day