Building A Deck Around A Round Pool

Make sure it is big enough for the swimmers to comfortably walk around the pool.

Building a deck around a round pool.

If you extend the deck on one side you create a place for gathering family and friends and sunbathing. We recommend building the pool deck directly under the lip of the pool edge. Then install pre made concrete piers along that string line and put 4x4 wood posts in them to support the deck. You will need to allow for specific clearances and access to any necessary equipment etc.

It is best to set a series of segmented beams and footings about 2 from the edge of the pool to support around the curved sides. Set up the pool frame before constructing deck if possible. It is a good practice to install joist tape over the top of joists to protect from standing water. 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.

Our deck is built around a 21 ft dia. Building a deck around your aboveground pool gives you easy access for swimming and maintenance. A few simple techniques let you build a deck that matches the shape of your pool and add any extra space you need. 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.

You will be successful and proud at the end of your deck b. Framing around pools is very similar to framing around hot tubs that are set on concrete pads.