June 16th 2009 Selecting a outdooor swimming pool deck
Increase the safety and usability of your above ground pool by adding a swimming pool deck. You will have many different options to select from when buying an above ground pool deck. The size of your yard, your home’s location, and your budget will all go into determining which one is right for you.
A freestanding pool deck is next to your pool but not attached to your home. There are several different styles and it can go around a small part of your pool or the entire thing. These types of pool decks are easily constructed and fairly inexpensive. You will need some type of foundation to support your freestanding pool deck.
An attached pool deck stretches from your home to your pool. This will enable it to get some of its support from the home. Often these types of pool decks give your above ground pool the appearance of an in ground pool. You need to check your home’s elevation and the height of your above ground pool to see if this type of pool deck is feasible for you. Since the supports for an attached pool deck are attached directly to your home you will most likely want to hire a licensed professional to construct it.
There are three designs that are most commonly used in the construction of above ground pool decking. The smallest design type is known as a platform deck. This type does not conform to the shape of the pool but gives a small area to hang out by the pool. A single side deck will be put along one side of the pool. This type does conform to the shape of the pool and enables swimmers to jump up onto it. Single side decks are most often larger than platform decks. You should look at an all around pool deck if you want to deck to go all the way around your above ground pool. This is typically the largest of the above ground pool decks.