Diy Pool Cover Deck

If you have kids you can make an entrance gate.

Diy pool cover deck.

A full on deck roof often called a porch roof uses basically the same techniques as a regular roof. To build a deck roof you ll need support posts rafters deck sheathing roofing material and possibly a gutter and downspout system. Building a deck over a pool presents a challenge similar to any raised deck so be prepared for hard work sore muscles and a great sense of accomplishment. This new sliding deck pool cover by a french company octavia is our favourite it features an integrated raised deck to match your current deck and uses rails to easily allow the deck to be slid out of the way to open up the pool for use.

If you are making a cover over a concrete patio rather than a deck cover you will have to bolt the post mounts into the concrete instead of screwing them in place. Framing members should be connected with galvanized metal connectors to prevent uplift from high winds. The best part is that you can still use the deck for chairs and tanning while the pool is open.