A reader named Erica wrote and asked me a good question last week. To paraphrase, "Is it better, and safer, for the pool deck edge to be just above the above ground pool or just below? I've seen both."
I replied that you should always check your local building codes before moving ahead with any pool deck design.
That said, it strikes me as safer to build the deck edge just above the pool. A deck edge just below it could easily trip people.
Also, imagine yourself sitting on your above ground pool deck... dangling your feet in the pool. Would a deck edge just below the pool be comfortable for you here?
And many people do build the deck just above the pool edge because they think it simply looks better, even if their local codes don't specify.
As always, enjoy your pool!
Best regards,
Paul Ottaviano
How to Build a Pool Deck
P.S. - For those of you who also visit createyourdeck.com to view additional content there, you can now view a site map here so stuff there is easier to find.
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