Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - Above Ground Pool Deck: Q1
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heline
09-22-06, 07:26 PM
Hi Folks --- I'm doing the final planning on a free-standing deck that will partially (1/3) wrap around a 27' above ground pool. I've got a handful of basic deck design questions that I would like to ask. I would like to get my pier footings dug and poured this fall, so I have time to build in the spring.
To make this easy, I will pose each question in a different thread.
Q1. I would like to have the deck surface right up to the pool edge. I would prefer to the deck above and over the edge of the pool. I've seen it done both ways, but going over the edge would eliminate the any chance of someone standing on the edge. The only drawback would be providing enough clearance to replace the liner.
Any opinions on the best approach? p.s. I plan on use composite decking (a la Trex).
To make this easy, I will pose each question in a different thread.
Q1. I would like to have the deck surface right up to the pool edge. I would prefer to the deck above and over the edge of the pool. I've seen it done both ways, but going over the edge would eliminate the any chance of someone standing on the edge. The only drawback would be providing enough clearance to replace the liner.
Any opinions on the best approach? p.s. I plan on use composite decking (a la Trex).
lefty
09-22-06, 09:07 PM
heline,
Actually, you are making it more difficult by posting your questions in seperate threads.
Decking over the lining retainer -- I've seen it done both ways as well, and the one that seems to work best is to leave the retainer exposed. The liner is going to have to be repaired or replaced at some point -- don't make access to it difficult.
Actually, you are making it more difficult by posting your questions in seperate threads.
Decking over the lining retainer -- I've seen it done both ways as well, and the one that seems to work best is to leave the retainer exposed. The liner is going to have to be repaired or replaced at some point -- don't make access to it difficult.