Pool Deck Questions?

[kevkline]

Lowes has a pretty decent deck designer software.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...es_splash.html

[posguy]

I used the plan from deckplans.com to go 2/3 around the pool and went about 3/4" under the top raIls. I would think if you have frost heave, the pool wall and deck should move the same, but if not, I dont think the deck would rise more than 1/2" or so. Im glad I went under the rail because now I must remove the top rails to do a repair. Also, I would only use the deck blocks if you have difficult soil to dig in or are not getting a permit. You can get away with a lot less blocks with beams.

Good Luck
Anthony