New pool build and deck Apex NC

[Augie56]

Just checking back in after a while. Great progress!

Question...with laying the boards working in one direction only (front edge of deck, around pool, to back edge), you DID layout a board spacing grid on the joists so that when the deck boards join back up (at the back edge of pool), they will line up.....right? That would be about the only way to be sure everything lines up right when they meet again.

Keep up the great work!

 

[BASSFAN07]

Thanks for the kind words. I was going to run the boards on the skimmer door the same as the deck boards, but they would have been angled and I had no patience today to solve the riddle of trial and error to make it all align.

 

[BASSFAN07]

Augie,
I didn't. I'll let you know how
It turns out tomorrow when I get there.

 

[kimkats]

I think it is best to have the lid stand out like that. I might even go so far as paint it red or yellow to keep anyone from standing or walking on it.

Kim

 

[BASSFAN07]

It's supported on each side with the boards hitting half on a joist boards. The forth side is screwed to the joist boards and the lid will be hinged to it. I can stand on it at 225lbs and it doesn't move.

 

[pwrstrk]

Bass that deck is looking awesome ! You are doing one heck of a job. Just saying ! ?

 

[kimkats]

You thought it through to the max! Great job! I like the idea of it being hinged so it cannot walk off LOL!

Kim

 

[phonedave]

Just checking back in after a while. Great progress!

Question...with laying the boards working in one direction only (front edge of deck, around pool, to back edge), you DID layout a board spacing grid on the joists so that when the deck boards join back up (at the back edge of pool), they will line up.....right? That would be about the only way to be sure everything lines up right when they meet again.

Keep up the great work!

I was thinking that as well. I would have a laser set up now, going down each edge of the boards on the skimmer side, and start adjusting the far side as I put them in. Its not to late the make up a small difference.

I ended up doing something similar on my deck. I was planning on reusing a section of the existing decking when I was extending the deck. Once the new section was done, I decided the old section looked horrible and ripped the deck boards off to replace them. I had to fit the new boards into the existing space, and I did not want to have ripped down boards on either end, so I had to play with the spacing for a while.

-dave


-dave

 

[BASSFAN07]

For those who were concerned how my boards would align, no need to worry. It was only off this much.

So major milestone of no more cutting around the pool.

 

[kimkats]

YES! It is smooth sailing now!

It is almost like you planned it all out!

Kim

 

[Glock]

For those who were concerned how my boards would align, no need to worry. It was only off this much.

Unacceptable! Do over! lol. J/k. You did a heckuva lot better than I would have. Hahah! Looks great!

 

[BASSFAN07]

Got half of the remaining section finished today. Four more rows and I'll be done with the floor!!!!'

 

[thestinker]

Looking awesome!

 

[BASSFAN07]

Friends from church came by and gave a helping hand. They are like family.

We got slot of railing done.

 

[kimkats]

Framily are the best!

That looks nice! Are you tired of the smell of sawdust yet?

Kim

 

[BASSFAN07]

My eyes are filled with it as I type

 

[BASSFAN07]

I'm using 3 6" headlok screws on each side to hold my rails up.

Angle drill attachment is great.

 

[kimkats]

NICE! Makes is so much faster!

Kim

 

[BASSFAN07]

Rails and gate finished.
Got to finish stairs from upper to pool deck, pergola, and lattice work.

 

[BASSFAN07]

More pics of rails and gate.