Wood Deck Around Pool

You ll need a good exterior wood such as redwood teak cedar or ipe an exotic.

Wood deck around pool.

Traditionally most in ground swimming pool decks are made of concrete. Framing around pools is very similar to framing around hot tubs that are set on concrete pads. If you have an above ground pool placing a deck around it is an excellent idea for many reasons. Set up the pool frame before constructing deck if possible.

The main reason being safety. 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. Then install pre made concrete piers along that string line and put 4x4 wood posts in them to support the deck. If you want to build a deck around an above ground swimming pool use stakes and string lines to mark a square around the pool.

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. When there s a deck all the way around the pool it s easier to block it off to unsupervised swimmers. You will need to allow for specific clearances and access to any necessary equipment etc. The lattice on the underside is an economical way to hide the pool structure.

The hardscape area around your swimming pool is called a surround deck or decking even though it isn t always made of wood or composite like traditional outdoor decks with which we most often associate the words. You can see the small door used to access the pump and filter equipment plus plenty of room for pool stuff storage.