| Above-ground pools are sensible alternatives to | | | | magazines or books. |
| in-ground swimming pools that cost tens of | | | | Here are some tips to remember when you start |
| thousands of dollars. Good quality above ground | | | | planning your deck: |
| pool kits usually cost between $2,000 and $4,000. | | | | - If you are going to build a deck for your pool, |
| It is also cheaper and faster to install above | | | | you might as well include a gate and railings for |
| ground pools than a traditional swimming pool. | | | | safety reasons. A gate or railings will keep the |
| With the money you save with above ground | | | | kids from falling from above to the ground. It will |
| pools, you can afford to beautify it a bit by | | | | also safely keep children or pets from falling into a |
| adding a deck around the pool. Wrap around | | | | pool when they are unsupervised. |
| decks also add support to the structure of above | | | | - Measurements should be made from the ground |
| ground pools. | | | | level around the pool, not above at the pool's |
| Above ground pools with desks are nicer to look | | | | surface. The top part of the pool is not as exact |
| at than the ones that stand alone. It adds beauty | | | | as the bottom part because the top part changes |
| aside from functionality. It is better to have a | | | | depending on the amount of water in the pool. |
| place to lounge right beside the water and above | | | | - The material for the deck depends on your |
| ground pools with decks can provide this additional | | | | personal taste and budget. The most common |
| comfort. The decks also make the pool safer for | | | | choice is wood but you can also use ceramic, |
| your family to use. Little children can easily slip and | | | | stone or bricks. Personally, I prefer the wooden |
| fall if they have limited space to move. The deck | | | | or brick decks to go with my garden. You can |
| provides more space near the water and railings | | | | play around with the materials and even mix and |
| to hang on to. | | | | match them. |
| You could build your own pool deck if you don't | | | | - Consider the color of the deck and its effect on |
| want to buy one. This way, you can even use | | | | the general look of the finished product. Darker |
| your own ideas and creativity to make a unique | | | | decks feel cozy, classy and exotic. Darker |
| looking pool deck. A standard above ground pool | | | | materials also require less cleaning. Light colored |
| looks plain and misplaced in a garden with beautiful | | | | material makes the deck and pool look casual. |
| landscaping. You can make your pool fit in with | | | | Above ground pools with decks can actually make |
| the rest of your property by beautifying it and | | | | your backyard and garden look different. So, |
| adding personal touches to the deck design. If you | | | | instead of having an above ground pool that looks |
| aren't an architect or professional designer, you | | | | misplaced, you can turn it into an accent by |
| might find it a bit challenging to design your own | | | | installing a beautiful deck that complements the |
| pool deck. You can find some pre-made designs | | | | surroundings. |
| for above ground pools with decks in some | | | | |