Building A Wood Deck Around A Pool

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Building a wood deck around a pool.

It s constructed entirely of pressure treated lumber and features a 360 wraparound pool deck that s connected to a spacious 10 x 18 ft. If you have an above ground pool placing a deck around it is an excellent idea for many reasons. The lattice on the underside is an economical way to hide the pool structure. See the complete deck project from design to finishing touches.

If you want to build a deck around an above ground swimming pool use stakes and string lines to mark a square around the pool. Don t let building a deck around your pool intimidate you. It takes some work but this series of articles and videos shows you step by step instructions for each phase. Building a deck around your pool can make it look more beautiful and give your family a place to sit and enjoy while at the pool.

The main reason being safety. Before finalizing deck plans consult pool manufacturer s specifications for decking. Many of the deck plans include features to make your deck unique including arbors pergolas built in benches and planter boxes. You will need to allow for specific clearances and access to any necessary equipment etc.

Check out my other youtube channel. This circular pool deck looks like it could do a fine job of protecting both the pool and the swimmers while still adding beauty to your property. You can see the small door used to access the pump and filter equipment plus plenty of room for pool stuff storage. Framing around pools is very similar to framing around hot tubs that are set on concrete pads.

This type of wood pool deck has safety built in all year around with a self latching gate on the upper deck attached to the house. Then install pre made concrete piers along that string line and put 4x4 wood posts in them to support the deck. On average the cost to build an above ground pool deck can range between 4 700 to 7 800. Our deck is built around a 21 ft dia.

Building a deck is the ultimate backyard diy project. Set up the pool frame before constructing deck if possible. Make sure it is big enough for the swimmers to comfortably walk around the pool. When there s a deck all the way around the pool it s easier to block it off to unsupervised swimmers.

Our plans include a framing plan front side elevations footing layout 3d rendering cover sheet material list and a typical details building guide.