Prep Update for 2024: [ Ссылка ]
Will have a 'complete' setup video for 2024 in about a week.
After spending few hours watching all kinds of videos I came across this one from the Backyard Problem Solver ([ Ссылка ]) and finally made the decision to spend a little more and get stall mats for my above ground Intex pool. After digging out to create a more stable base, we framed the area with 4x4s, spread a 2" layer of chat, and dropped in stall mats we got at Tractor Supply for $50/ea. Yes it was more costly but the labor servings were worth it for me and our situation.
Stall Mat: [ Ссылка ]
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