Small Pool on a Deck

by Dan
(Sacramento, CA)

I'm a renter and I'd like to put one of those easy set pools on a deck. The deck is made of a plastic fake wood material. It is also only about 12" off the ground. Is this an ok idea? What potential problems could I run into or should watch out for.




Hi Dan. I would seek more than one opinion on this but setting your above ground pool on a well built deck should not create a problem. If the decking material you are talking about is Trex Deck the water splashing out of the pool should not hurt it.

If the deck is structured anything like the ones we build the weight of the water should not hurt it.

What does your landlord think about doing this? I would get their permission, check the deck under structure, and give it a try. Pay close attention for anything shifting as you are filling the pool.

They use water beds in mobile homes and second story apartments so this is really not that far fetched of an idea.