Above Ground Pool Deck

Many families are turning to above ground swimming pools as an affordable way to fulfill their dream of owning a pool for fun and fitness. As above ground pools have become more popular, so have decks built around the pools, often attaching the pool to the owner’s residence.

An above ground pool deck can make your pool look more attractive, and more like a natural part of the home instead of an unconnected addition. They can also make owning an above ground pool more fun, giving owners a place to lounge near the pool and allowing them to hop in the pool instead of having to climb a ladder to get in the water.

When building an above ground pool deck there are three basic features you’ll want to consider: cost, aesthetics and safety.

The average cost of an above ground swimming pool is $2,000 to $20,000 depending on the size and model of the pool. An ground pool decks have a price range of about $400 to $3,000, again depending on how large the deck is and how elaborate its design is. You may qualify for a home improvement tax deduction when you build your deck. Check with your accountant or tax preparer to see if you do, and if you don’t, ask them what further additions you may need to make to your deck to earn the deduction.

Safety may be the biggest issue when making any home improvement. A home improvement made based on a shoddy design or from unsafe materials may not only get you or a guest injured, it could also land you in court if the injured person decides to sue. Make sure your pool deck is made of material that’s not too slippery when it gets wet. Also make sure the material won’t get too hot to walk on during the summer months.

When building a pool deck, it’s important to choose a design that will compliment your house and yard. Many homeowners may decide to build an above ground pool deck themselves. For a homeowner with solid basic carpentry skills, this can be a challenging, but fun project. And making it a DIY project can also save you a lot of money on labor costs. I recommended, Popular Mechanics has a pretty good DIY plan at http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/home_improvement/1276271.html.

Adding an above ground pool deck can increase your enjoyment of your pool and make it more aesthetically pleasing. It’s a worthwhile investment that any owner of an above ground pool should consider.

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