Building Above Ground Swimming Pool Deck

The first step in building an above ground pool deck is to mark and install your support posts based on the deck design.

Building above ground swimming pool deck.

Now set the pier blocks and posts for the 10 x. You can add a patio area around the base of your above ground swimming pool. Cross bracing in these regions and in both axes north south east west or such is necessary. Concrete will last longer than wood and it looks more interesting than having only wood in your pool area.

The bracing isn t required if the deck is less than 30 in. For most above ground pools these decks will be anywhere between 3 to 6 feet above the ground and must be laterally braced from the beams joists to the bottom of the posts. This cost usually doesn t cover optional features such as segmented patio areas fences and decorative elements. Complete the pool deck frame by screwing 2 x 4 diagonal braces to the 4 x 4 posts.

A variety of factors go into the cost of building an above ground pool deck including the types of materials used size and style the deck any additional structures required based on local building codes and the cost of labor if you hire a contractor. By definition a patio can also be wood or composite decking if it sits directly on the ground. On average the cost to build an above ground pool deck can range between 4 700 to 7 800. A patio is a concrete or paved slab that rests on the ground.

Step 1 install the support posts. It is important to remember when cutting posts to size that each one should be set at least two feet below grade. At common pool heights embedding posts in the foundations will not be sufficient for lateral restraint.