Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Pool Decks

Above ground pool decks are not like decks that are attached to a house.  Pools are tricky to build around.  Like many other building projects pools are unique.  None of them are the same.  In most cases round pools are rarely perfectly round.  Typically they end up slightly egg shaped.  If you are a first time deck builder you will find it easier to build around your pool using a floating deck.  Unlike a traditional deck a floating can be easily modified to fit the uniqueness of your pool.

Most pools have coping.  When you build your deck the deck boards should go under it.  The coping will look much better with the coping over the decking.  Make sure to check with the pool manufacturer to see if the coping is strong enough to stand or sit on  before you build.

Pools also have strange sizes.  It seems like most pool companies allow a range of plus or minus 4  inches for each size.  An example of this is a 24 ft pool could be anywhere from 23 ft 8 inches to 24ft 4 inches.  So if you you are looking for plans and you measured your pool at 23 ft 10 inches then you are really looking for plans for a 24 ft pool.

2 comments:

  1. Use the services of utah decks in case you need to install a new pool deck in your home. They know what is best for you.

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  2. Great advice. I know of a company that does custom decks in Denver, maybe I'll give them a call.

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