How big should an above ground pool deck be?
How big should an above ground pool deck be?
A good rule of thumb is for a deck’s square footage to be at least the same as your pool’s square footage. To illustrate with a simple example, say a rectangle pool is 15 feet wide by 30 feet long. With a 450-square-foot pool, the deck should also be at least 450 square feet.
How much space should be between deck and pool?
The maximum gap between the decking and the pool coping is generally 3/4 inch. Slip resistance, gaps between boards and slope of the deck may also be regulated depending on the local codes. These design requirements should also be considered for any deck adjacent swimming pools or hot tubs, whether in or above ground.
How do I calculate my deck around my pool?
deck material needed: Multiply length x width. (Area = length x width). Example: A 14×28′ swimming pool = 14×28 = 392 sq. ft.
Should pool deck be above or below top rail?
The water level for an above ground swimming pool is about six inches below the top rail. Adding a deck over the top rail can now make the water level more than eight inches below the deck. This may be OK for you, but you also may not like being too far from the water.
How wide are pool decks?
According to the Swimming Pool Ideas website, pool decks should be at least 4 feet wide. Pool decks that are at least 4 feet wide provide a safe surface for entering or exiting the pool. Municipal codes for residential pool deck generally require 4 foot wide decks.
Where can I get a pool deck plan?
The plans for building this deck are available free of charge from DekBrands, the company that sells Dek-Block piers. We ordered the Splash Deluxe plan, which came with a detailed materials list, cost estimator and instructions.
What should be included in a deck plan?
Many of the deck plans include features to make your deck unique including arbors, pergolas, built in benches and planter boxes. Our plans include a framing plan, front & side elevations, footing layout, 3D rendering cover sheet, material list and a typical details building guide. All deck plans include:
How big does a deck need to be around a pool?
Some municipalities mandate the percentage of pool perimeter that must have deck around it. Typically, the deck in this area will need to be at least 30” wide. Enclosing all of the pool with deck is not always necessary.
How big is a 2 level deck plan?
This deck design features a 12′ x 12′ octagon that is covered by an overhead pergola inset into a 16′ x 12′ base deck …. Available in 23 Sizes! This 2 level deck uses overlapping deck forms, benches, planters, and a cascading stair to compose a unique and dynamic…
What should I consider when planning my above ground pool deck?
While above ground pools have standardized wall heights (48”, 52” and 54”), every pool will be a slightly different. Don’t take a chance on building a deck and not having it work with the new aquatic centerpiece of your backyard. Budget for fencing. Any yard that has a pool must have a fence.
Many of the deck plans include features to make your deck unique including arbors, pergolas, built in benches and planter boxes. Our plans include a framing plan, front & side elevations, footing layout, 3D rendering cover sheet, material list and a typical details building guide. All deck plans include:
This deck design features a 12′ x 12′ octagon that is covered by an overhead pergola inset into a 16′ x 12′ base deck …. Available in 23 Sizes! This 2 level deck uses overlapping deck forms, benches, planters, and a cascading stair to compose a unique and dynamic…
What to use to mark layout of deck?
When you have a solid plan, you can mark the layout with strings and batter boards made from 2-foot furring strips and screws. See Making and Using Batter Boards assembly instructions. Place the batter boards beyond the corners of your planned area. Tie strings to them marking the outer edges of your deck.
