How Do You Build A Deck Around An Above Ground Pool?
Having a deck around your above-ground pool not only beautifies your yard, but also keeps the pool cleaner due to less dirt being tracked in. Building a deck around an above-ground pool is not as hard as it seems. The height is almost predetermined since you want to set the deck at the same level as the top of the pool. Also, the basic design is laid out since you will follow the shape of the pool. Lay out the area where the stairs will contact the ground. Use this area as a reference point. Buying pre-made stringers for the stairs will make the project go even faster. With a little luck, you will buy a set that are the correct height of the pool. Build the under frame of the deck with pressure-treated lumber. Build it at the height of the pool, but slightly lower than the pool since you will have to add the extra due to the thickness of the deck boards. Use 4-by-4 inch posts sunk in concrete at least 2 feet deep around the deck as main supports. Use 2-by-4 inch posts attached in an “X
