Building A Deck Around A Swimming Pool

Decide on shape materials and size.

Building a deck around a swimming pool.

Place your access stairs add a railing and include a self locking gate for safety. Check out how i made my pool deck for my pool. You will need to allow for specific clearances and access to any necessary equipment etc. Choose a design and materials.

Make sure you have an accurate record of the diameter and the height of the pool. How to build a backyard pool deck step 1. 1 section 2 para 1 but you may want a wider area to act as a sun deck on one side. Setting piers and posts the floor joist frames are supported by a series of 4 x 4 posts set in the concrete pier.

Step 1 measure your pool. You will need this to determine the dimensions for the deck step 2 decide on the dimensions of your deck. Framing around pools is very similar to framing around hot tubs that are set on concrete pads. Framing the floor the floor framing around the pool consists of 18 trapezoidal floor joist frames 4 sided.

Before finalizing deck plans consult pool manufacturer s specifications for decking. Plan plenty of width between the edges of the pool and the perimeter of the deck so that swimmers can walk comfortably step 3 obtain any necessary permits. Make sure it is big enough for the swimmers to comfortably walk around the pool. Take your rough plan to your local building department or ask a building inspector to come to your home 1 x research.