How to Level Beach Sand for an Above Ground Pool
Step 1
First, make sure the lawn is leveled by clearing all sod and dirt away from within the desired depth. Make sure there are no power lines or tree roots under the top level of dirt, for this may cause major problems in an above ground pool including warping, or in worst cases, actual breakage of the pool if the root grows as the tree grows.
Leveling beach sand for an above ground pool is easily accomplished by taking a tape measure and measuring first length and width. Then take 2x4 plywood. Go to a local hardware store with exact pool measurements to see how much wood is needed, or check out http://www.homedepot.com. With the wood, create a box around the edge of the pool perimeter, pour sand inside the wood using a rented dump truck, or have a local company deliver the sand and dump it, then take the straight edge of the level tool and push over sand to flatten it on the already prepared, leveled ground. Check out http://www.rentalsite.com for a list of dump truck rentals in your area.
Step 2
Another way to form a temporary perimeter for an above ground pool is to take metal poles (four poles will be needed if the pool is square), and pound the poles into the ground, at the edges. This is a cost effective way to make a pool perimeter for leveling beach sand for an above ground pool, without the added expense of purchasing lumber to use as a perimeter.
Step 3
Beach sand is the preferred choice for above ground pools, and can be purchased at local sand pit or milling companies, found in the local yellow pages of the phone book. If living near the ocean, sand may be purchased at reasonable cost, and may even be free from the local beach, just check with city hall where the beach is located to make sure beach sand is legal to take. Some beaches are prone to erosion, and the sand is needed. Certain beach areas are under an environmental protection act in general, and may also have wildlife nesting in the sand.
Warning:
If you come across a power line while leveling ground, do not touch it! Call the electric company and have them clear it for you.
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