chlorine effects on treated lumber

[KurtV]

My bet is that the nail pops are the result of an improper fastener choice; either the type or the size.

It's extremely unlikely that a little pool splashout is the cause, especially when you consider that many (read millions) of properly constructed wood decks are constantly exposed to rain, snow, and sunlight in non-poolside applications with little to no adverse effect.

[NWMNMom]

We are putting a deck on our 18x33 but only on one end. We picked up our materials Friday. We chose composit (Choice Dek) but there are tons of other brands out there - Trex, etc. The point is I don't WANT to have to treat boards every year or even every few years, like I do my house deck. The screws that we purchased are all stainless steel. But, all composit deck materials require treated wood for the framing/base. So you still have some exposure there. The surface boards are the ones I am most concerned about having exposure to lots of moisture and chemicals. Thats why I chose the composit. Cost more, but will be worth it. BTW, choosing your railing options is what puts the cost over the top - The cost more than doubled depending on what we chose for rails. You can still go with treated wood for railings to keep the cost low - we will be painting the rails with a bit more expensive "lifetime" paint so we won't have to paint them for another 20 years. The composits come in various colors so you can go decorator colors to match your house or whatever.