| Once you have your above ground pool installed then | | | | pool. Even less then premium grade will do if you |
| the next task in line is to have some decking installed | | | | want but the one huge benefit of this is substantial |
| around it. You have the option of having the pool | | | | cost savings. It is more susceptible to decay then |
| completely wrapped in decking or just having it | | | | redwood but if it is treated and painted correctly it |
| partially wrapped, so there is room for a few chairs | | | | will easily last for a couple of decades. |
| and for people to lay in the sun. | | | | Douglas Fir is the type of pine that is used for the |
| For many people the first thing that comes to mind | | | | framing of a building and it usually ends up covered |
| when they think of decking is redwood. The fact is | | | | up by siding and sheetrock on a house and isn't |
| that redwood doesn't work well in alot of climates | | | | usually recommended for decking due to its |
| and is quite expensive. Secondly, if you have seen | | | | vulnerability to warpage and decay. |
| pictures in magazines of beautiful redwood decks you | | | | However; if it is painted well with a high quality oil |
| have to bear in mind that they were made from | | | | based primer that has a good dose of penetrating |
| super pricey, premium, top grade redwood that is | | | | additive added to it and then given a good top coat |
| completely free of knot holes and color flaws. | | | | of high grade exterior paint it will give years of |
| For many people, one great option is to use premium | | | | service and because it is painted you can choose the |
| grade Douglas Fir for their decking around their built in | | | | color that matches your pool best. |