ag pool deck

[jenpen400]

We are also thinking about installing a deck on our pool. This site has free plans and lots of pictures http://www.deckplans.com/index.html. I found this product called deck rails and they replace your existing top rails looks pretty cool. http://www.deckology.com/DeckRails.htm They sent me a sample and it looks very sturdy.
Good Luck
jennifer

[Poolidiot]

Your deckplan url is the site i used when i built my deck. In fact I even won deck of the month

[Poolidiot]

I lookded at your deck rail sit also, looks real nice but how do you put a cover on?

[Watermom]

My deck is right above and even with the top rail of my pool, but it does not sit on the rail. There is space between the rail and the decking boards for some 2x4s. The decking boards are screwed into the 2x4s. The 2x4s keep the ends of the decking boards from 'giving' when you step on the edge. We did it this way because I like the look of the deck flush with the edge of the pool and because I don't particularly like the way the top rails on an AG look. Then, when we close the pool, we can remove the 2x4s and easily put the cover on.

[Poolidiot]

WOW!!!!! you take ALL them boards off every year?!?!?

[Watermom]

No, not all of them. Just the five or six 2x4s that are laying flat along the top rail under the decking boards. If you look at the top of the picture, you can see a few of them under the decking boards. It takes a cordless drill and about 5 minutes to take the screws out and then we're done.

[JoshU]

In addition to needing room for a cover also consider these factors:

Replacing A Liner: Your top rails will need to removed so that you can change your liner.

Replacing Your Pool: Say 10 years down the line you replace your pool. If you built it to fit a 48" pool, then a 52" or 54" pool won't work with your old deck.

Josh