outinaustin
07-24-2012, 03:51 AM
Hi All,
I don't like the ladder that came with my Intex 14'x48". It's not wide enough, it's unsteady, the hand rails aren't high enough..... I've been thinking about a DIY project because the "off the shelf" ladders are too much for my budget. I've thought about wood or PVC, but both are unsatisfactory. Then I remembered composite decking material might be good along along with stainless fasteners, and a rubber padded base to protect the liner.
With proper planning, a very sturdy design should be possible for about $85 in my neck of the woods.
Has anyone tried this? Do any major drawbacks come to mind? I intend to contact the producer of this material for use in a pool (the home labyrinth has 16' x 5" x 5/16" lengths for about $30).
Any comments or ideas would be appreciated.
I don't like the ladder that came with my Intex 14'x48". It's not wide enough, it's unsteady, the hand rails aren't high enough..... I've been thinking about a DIY project because the "off the shelf" ladders are too much for my budget. I've thought about wood or PVC, but both are unsatisfactory. Then I remembered composite decking material might be good along along with stainless fasteners, and a rubber padded base to protect the liner.
With proper planning, a very sturdy design should be possible for about $85 in my neck of the woods.
Has anyone tried this? Do any major drawbacks come to mind? I intend to contact the producer of this material for use in a pool (the home labyrinth has 16' x 5" x 5/16" lengths for about $30).
Any comments or ideas would be appreciated.