Well it looks like if we start with a fall install two things work in our favor.
1. We take advantage of the fall prices and sales that are being run.
2. I doubt they will be able to pour the cement patio before the weather gets too cold - so effectively I will have more time for the backfill to settle during the winter months.

Bad side - is getting back in the que in the spring to have a pool company finish the work You hear a lot of complaints and you hope you don't fall into that catagory.

If anyone else has experience with these beefed up structures: IBEX, graphex, x bracing etc please chime in.

Thanks