Building and Designing Above Ground Pool Decks

The challenge of designing above ground pool decks is to create a structure that provides good functional and design characteristics.

First, the pool deck itself must offer easy access to as much of the pool as possible and be strong and stable. This is a key consideration of decks for above ground pools because of the elevation above ground.

Second, the deck design should work well with the landscape, slopes, sun exposure and tie in nicely with the rest of the deck around the house, which usually there is.

Here is a deck which was quite large. It included the pool and also a private hot tub area all into one well defined outdoor living space.

Your backyard may be quite different than this particular home and may require different solutions to create the best deck possible.

But as you look at this photo take note how the hot tub area was incorporated into the overall scheme and how the deck transitions away from the house yet maintains a connection to the pool deck with the landscaped walkway.

This deck which was quite large and included the above ground pool and also a private hot tub area all into one well defined outdoor living space.