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Building a deck over a swimming pool.
This may be ok for you but you also may not like being too far from the water.
It is a good practice to install joist tape over the top of joists to protect from standing water.
Assess the pool for safety.
Can you build a deck over a swimming pool.
As a home owner and a do it yourselfer you should have these tools.
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The water level for an above ground swimming pool is about six inches below the top rail.
You will be successful and proud at the end of your deck b.
Check the bottom and walls of the pool for any signs of weakness that could lead to.
It is best to set a series of segmented beams and footings about 2 from the edge of the pool to support around the curved sides.
It will be easiest to run joists across the shorter distance of the pool.
How to build a deck over an empty pool step 1.
We recommend building the pool deck directly under the lip of the pool edge.
Adding a deck over the top rail can now make the water level more than eight inches below the deck.
In fact not only can you build a deck over a concrete patio doing so provides a moisture barrier.
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That s right the concrete can act as a barrier between the soil and your wooden deck to prevent excess moisture exposure.