Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - Beam Post help for pool deck!

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Niveknonrev
04-21-09, 08:13 AM
I can handle the basics of square decks, posts, posts joists etc. I have a pool which is round and I was trying to figure out the best way to make the posts, beams and joists. Should I put a single post with v suports, and 2 beams coming out from the pool, then run the joists "around" the pool, OR the opposite, run 2 posts normall with beams going around the pool every so often, and joist running "out" from the pool. I know this probably sounds confusing, I'm just a hoby builder and enjoy it but don't know the lingo to explain it better.

It looks like I can't attach a picture of what I'm talking about but let me know if you need more details and I will do my best to explain!



Thanks!
Kevin

Pulpo
04-22-09, 07:28 AM
A picture is a good idea but off the top of my head, the second choice is correct.
chandler
04-22-09, 08:13 PM
Not too sure how big your pool is or what your plans for the deck is. Without any advertising intended, nor any solicitation intended (that's a disclaimer), go to Chandler's Carpentry, Etc. LLC (http://www.chandlerscarpentry.com/projectstwo.html) and scroll down the page. I built one for a customer one section at a time, tied to the next, then a deck on the back side for lounging. May give you some ideas.