If you build the deck surface over the edge of the above above ground pool a couple of challenges arise.
Above ground pool deck over edge.
An infinity edge or vanishing edge swimming pool looks as though its edge blends into the horizon.
Run the deck boards under the top rails.
Remember however to leave room for future removal of the top rail and also consider winter cover installation.
It blends well with both grass and hardscaping such as rocks.
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In other instances the pool deck can overhang the top rail.
In order to do the slurry method of backfill that is recommended on the doughboy website the area around the outside of the pool needs to be about 6 from the pool to the edge of the hole.
This may be ok for you but you also may not like being too far from the water.
Above ground pool with stone or wooden wall.
In these last few examples the above ground pool deck is installed flush under the pool top rail.
First you have to either have the entire deck framing structure rise above and over edge of the pool which means the top of the decking will be at least 8 or 9 inches above the top of pool coping.
Any good deck builder should easily be able to build a wood deck around an above ground pool.
In this design part of the pool sits against the deck with a stone wall encircling the remaining edges.
The exterior of the above ground pool is hidden below the deck and by the stone wall giving it a more upscale look.
Many people discover that there are infinity pool options for above ground swimming pools.
Adding a deck over the top rail can now make the water level more than eight inches below the deck.
These design requirements should also be considered for any deck adjacent swimming pools or hot tubs whether in or above ground.
Above ground pool with terraced deck.
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The water level for an above ground swimming pool is about six inches below the top rail.