Sunday, July 27, 2008

Pool Deck Plans for Sale?

This week I received a call from a contractor who builds above ground pool decks for his clients. He asked if we had sample pool deck plans - or above ground pool deck blueprints - for sale.

He didn't need to learn how to build a pool deck. He just wanted some example plans he could show his clients. That way, he thought they would have an easier time deciding which pool deck design to go with.

Currently, our eBook "How to Build a Pool Deck" guides readers on how to make their own plans and references decking software they can use to make their own plans. Also, it educates people about planning so they can communicate more effectively with a contractor should they hire one.

Also, we've listed on our website an article I wrote about the basics of above ground pool deck blueprints.

That said, we don't have actual sample plans or blueprints for sale.

The reason for that is everybody has a different backyard. Some have many plants or trees, others don't. Some have obstacles or slopes that others don't. Some towns or counties have different building codes than others.

Since it's difficult for us to know what your backyard is like - or what a "standard" backyard is like - making up sample plans for sale didn't strike me as the responsible product offer.

We do have a PDF photo gallery of above ground pool decks at our website. But at this moment, no gallery of sample pool deck plans is available.

With that all said, I'm wondering what you think. How many of you are contractors or would like to see a gallery of sample pool deck plans? Is this something that you'll find helpful?

If you would like to let us know these things, please go to our contact page and send us an email.

Also, we have a survey link on our website home page where you can share your thoughts as well. You can get a free bonus eBook on decking lumber for taking the survey.

When you share the things you'll find helpful with us, that helps us create new products that you actually want and helps us improve existing content to your benefit.

As always, enjoy your pool!

Best regards,

Paul Ottaviano
Createyourdeck.com


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