Good Function or Good Design?
All above ground pool decks should have both good function and design. So much of how you plan and build your deck depends on the site you have to work with. First, the pool deck itself must offer easy access to as much of the pool as possible and be very strong and stable. This is a key consideration for above ground pool decks because of the elevation above grade. |
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Second, the deck design should work well with the landscape, slopes, sun exposure and tie in nicely with the rest of the decking around the house.
This other photo is of a deck which is quite large. It included the pool and a private hot tub area, an all in one well defined outdoor living space.
Sloped Grade Can Be Helpful
If the pool is set into a dug out area or you can take advantage of a natural slope in the land you could be in luck.
A slope will allow you to build around the above ground deck in a way that can look very natural. In fact, it can even come close to making the pool appear as if it were built in-ground.
Linking The Pool To The Home
In this particular build, the distance and elevation change between the house and the pool was so great, a walkway was built from the lower deck to the pool deck stairs.
Building one massive single level deck from the house to the above ground pool simply was not possible.
Many other sites are more favorable and allow you to build out over a pool that is set lower.
Transitioning From The House To Above Ground Pool Decks
Your backyard may be quite different than this particular home and may require different solutions to create the best deck possible.
Take note of how the hot tub area was incorporated into the overall scheme and how the deck transitions away from the house yet maintains a connection to the pool deck with the landscaped walkway.
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Safety Issues
Proper Access
Different Shapes of Above Ground Pool Decks
Calculating Angles
Laying Out Footings
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