| When you are planning to have a swimming pool built | | | | hardwood. The initial cost is more but it will last a lot |
| in your garden its understandable to get excited | | | | longer compared to a pressure treated softwood |
| about it and lending all your thoughts to the design | | | | constantly getting wet. The deck can either just be |
| and type of pool. It's human nature and happens | | | | on one side of your above ground pool or can |
| often but try to spare some thought for the | | | | surround the entire pool. Entrance onto the deck |
| landscaping of your garden after the pool contractors | | | | would be via a stairway built into the deck. |
| have gone and also the type of pool decking that will | | | | Alternatives to timber decks |
| best suit your needs. | | | | Vinyl, aluminum and plastic decking are all now |
| When deciding on a deck to finish off your new | | | | available for pool decking. The fact that there is no |
| swimming pool remember your decking is not there | | | | danger of rot setting in or termite attacks due to |
| just as a means of entering and leaving your | | | | being constantly getting soaked makes them a good |
| swimming pool. It will be a place to relax on a lounger | | | | choice. Couple that with the fact they are virtually |
| or to entertain guests while you watch the kids | | | | maintenance free and it is easy to understand why |
| playing in the pool. | | | | they are becoming more popular. |
| If the pool and deck is to be in concrete it is often | | | | It will still be a while before these alternative decks |
| poured at the same time so that the deck is actually | | | | become more popular than traditional wood when it |
| a part of the pools structure. It is then either left as | | | | comes to a normal deck build but around pools it |
| is or can be tiled or have pavers laid on it and can | | | | may only be a matter of time. A wipe down with a |
| incorporate a patio area for relaxing. You should | | | | cloth every now and then and they come up new. |
| choose a paver or tile that won't get slippery once it | | | | You can even buy them with a timber look imprinted |
| gets soaked. You can get composite swimming pool | | | | into them so you get the best of both worlds. |
| decking that is none slip and won't rot due to | | | | Do It Yourself Decking |
| continual exposure to water. The decking for above | | | | If you are handy with a saw, tape measure and the |
| ground pools is added after the pool is constructed. | | | | odd power tool then a self build will certainly keep |
| Traditional pool decking | | | | the bank balance looking a lot sweeter. As with any |
| Wooden decking is still a favorite for above ground | | | | large do it yourself project, check with your local |
| pools due to its natural look and feel. If you decide | | | | building control officer to find out what specific |
| on a wooden deck it may be best to go for a | | | | building regulations apply to your area. |