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.
Deck around pool framing.
The bracing isn t required if the deck is less than 30 in.
You can see the small door used to access the pump and filter equipment plus plenty of room for pool stuff storage.
If you have an above ground pool placing a deck around it is an excellent idea for many reasons.
The lattice on the underside is an economical way to hide the pool structure.
Building a deck around your aboveground pool gives you easy access for swimming and maintenance.
This type of wood pool deck has safety built in all year around with a self latching gate on the upper deck attached to the house.
It is a good practice to install joist tape over the top of joists to protect from standing water.
A few simple techniques let you build a deck that matches the shape of your pool and add any extra space you need.
This in depth section will teach diy builders to frame a deck from installing a ledger board and frost footings to framing the perimeter of the deck.
We recommend building the pool deck directly under the lip of the pool edge.
Next build deck supports around the perimeter of the pool and build the deck between those two support systems.
Before finalizing deck plans consult pool manufacturer s specifications for decking.
Complete the pool deck frame by screwing 2 x 4 diagonal braces to the 4 x 4 posts.
Set up the pool frame before constructing deck if possible.
If you extend the deck on one side you create a place for gathering family and friends and sunbathing.
Now set the pier blocks and posts for the 10 x.
Our plans include a framing plan front side elevations footing layout 3d rendering cover sheet material list and a typical details building guide.
Framing around pools is very similar to framing around hot tubs that are set on concrete pads.
Many of the deck plans include features to make your deck unique including arbors pergolas built in benches and planter boxes.
Make sure it is big enough for the swimmers to comfortably walk around the pool.
This circular pool deck looks like it could do a fine job of protecting both the pool and the swimmers while still adding beauty to your property.
The main reason being safety.
When there s a deck all the way around the pool it s easier to block it off to unsupervised swimmers.