Choose a design and materials.
How to build a deck frame around an above ground pool. Probably the biggest mistake people make when building a deck for their above ground pool is they run the decking boards over the pool s top rails. Your deck should be at least 3 5 feet wide around the above ground pool ref. Step 1 measure your pool. Take your rough plan to your local building department or ask a building inspector to come to your home 1 x research.
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. Ledger boards against the pool frame. 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.
If the deck must step down to the pool place the level break as far back as possible from the pool edge. Decide on shape materials and size. Place your access stairs add a railing and include a self locking gate for safety. 1 section 2 para 1 but you may want a wider area to act as a sun deck on one side.
In some cases you may want the deck to attach to the pool frame. 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. They want to have the look of wood running right to the water and completely hide the pool s frame. We recommend building the pool deck directly under the lip of the pool edge.
Make sure you have an accurate record of the diameter and the height of the pool. Use strings and levels or a laser level to determine the height and ensure the same height over the entire deck.