Framing members should be connected with galvanized metal connectors to prevent uplift from high winds.
Diy pool cover deck.
A full on deck roof often called a porch roof uses basically the same techniques as a regular roof.
If you have kids you can make an entrance gate.
The best part is that you can still use the deck for chairs and tanning while the pool is open.
If your pool has outlived its usefulness and it would cost more to repair than you can afford you can cover it.
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 plan to attach the deck cover to the side of the home then you only need 2 post mounts in the outer corners of the deck.
Your new diy pool deck is now finished and now you can add some finishing touches like inflatable hot tubs if your pool isn t close to your home and you don t want to mount a hose each time you want to refill your pool then you can contact companies like emergenie can supply outside plumbing.