Pool Deck Building Advice

by Mark
(Kearney, MO)

I have a 27' round above ground pool. I just built a partial deck on one side and have 7 ea. 10' sections of vinyl fence. I want to stand treated 2x4's on castle stones & screw through them into the pool stiffeners; then use 4x4's on block bases, spaced out from the 2x4's approx. 2ft. Then frame between them & deck over, before installing my 10' porch handrail sections.

I see that the vinyl fencing attaches to the vertical pool stiffeners, will it hurt for me to do the same? Do you have any suggestions on screws or other components to use for attachment?

Would it be best to just keep the small walk around deck completely separate from the pool? Do you have any design suggestions or photos?





Hi Mark. Unless you really felt you needed to I would not attach anything directly to the pool. In most cases there is no need to.

Pre-fab fencing gets attached to the pool uprights but that is normally done with brackets and bolts. By looking over the following pages you may come up with some ideas that will work with your design.

Above Ground Pool, Deck and Awning

Above Ground Pool Resin Deck

Above Ground Pool Decks

Wood Decks For Above Ground Pools

Tips For Building Wood Decks

Deck Ladder

Pool Deck Safety

I work in a group home for children with disabilities. We have an above ground pool with a metal pool deck (with the walkway going all around).

The pool is great for the kids, but they do lots of body flops while standing in the middle of the pool. The pool is not perfectly round (hexagon, I believe), however, so there are edges where the walkway angles.

Do you know of any bumpers to cover these edges? I was thinking of something made out of the pool "noodle" material. Since the kids play so rough, these edges are a big concern. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!


Hi. I would suggest you look into indoor/outdoor carpet. The carpet can be cut to fit the deck and out onto the rails if needed. It can then be glued into place with carpet glue. This will protect all of the sharp edges and is easy on the feet.