The third reason you may not want to run the deck boards over the pool s top railing is it may make the deck sit too high in reference to the pool s water level.
Deck over pool edge.
If you build the deck surface over the edge of the above above ground pool a couple of challenges arise.
You also can extend decking to completely surround your above ground pool.
Creating a deck extension takes planning to get it right but this is increased when building a deck extension over water.
Encase your pool with a wood deck.
The edge of a pool may collect water splashes and drips but the coping keeps water moving away from the pool.
The concrete can be decorated with stamping or staining.
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Install an aluminum protected from the acq lumber bracket l from framing over the pool edge then install decking over that.
With wood decking water drains away between the boards so the slope is unnecessary.
Lay them out spanning the pool.
The coping causes water to flow away from the pool and toward your deck drains.
Poured concrete tile brick and paver pool decking needs a slight slope in order for water to drain.
You ll want to do this if you have added a pool a pond or have another water feature.
First you have to either have the entire deck framing structure rise above and over edge of the pool which means the top of the decking will be at least 8 or 9 inches above the top of pool coping.
In this design the pool serves as the focal point of the deck with walkways and seating along its edge.
Make sure to measure well past the edge onto the concrete patio surrounding the pool to avoid any risk of the edge crumbling.
Protects the pool shell and wall.
If using composite decking consider placing joists at 12 inch centers to accommodate the added weight.
Cut one joist for every 16 inches of the pool s length.
You can be a true master woodworker and get that edge perfect but over time it won t stay that way.
When you own a deck coming off the back of the home you may want to increase the size by adding a deck extension.
The coping prevents water from seeping in behind the pool shell and causing damage over time.