You’re welcome and thank you, that’s great to hear!!! The video goes quick, but it was a lot of work. It was a pretty long process since it was mostly done nights and weekends, but hopefully it helps having the video to reference. Good luck with it!
I've watched both versions of this pretty closely - this is the only example of a bench or deck over the pool rail like I'm wanting to build around my pool. Wish you'd have gotten some closer shots of it! Very cool and very well executed!
Thank you!!! I don’t think I have any other footage or pictures of it, but I’ll take a look around and if I can find anything with more detail to post, I’ll reply to let you know
Been building these pools for decades. Just one tip building over the pool ledge with that deck design is going to get in the way of a liner change for that overlap design. Consider a ease of deck disassembly in the design or go with a bead receiver type liner. Other than great deck creation.
Thank you, but believe it or not the ease of disassembly was considered, but it seemed like way too much of a hassle to have to ever take it apart. So we decided to build the top piece completely independently. If you look close at 6:08 in the video you can see us pulling it out and pushing it back in to test it
That top platform isn’t even actually screwed in. The outer top vertical deck boards below the flooring has a slight overhang that covers the coping on the pool side and slightly covers the decks to 2x4 on the other side (that way), it can’t move back-and-forth on its own), but 2 strong men or 3 to 4 people can easily lift it up an inch or two over the coping and it slides back as far as we would need it for any liner changes / repairs.
Wow, the way you framed that bench around the pool, it's SUPER solid! Did you do this deck and video recently? Just the bench framing must have cost a fortune in lumber! But it's good!
Thank you! It is very solid and built for the top was built to be removable so I can slide it off the coping / top metal rails for a liner replacement, and maintenance.
It was pretty pricey though. Built in early spring of 2021. The original quote for all materials was around 16,000, but ended up being closer to 18 by the time everything was all said and done
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Deck, steps and railing all looked beautiful! Couple of questions on Trex, 1. I see that deck is under full Sun at least part of the day,didn't the Trex got too hot to walk on, especially bare foot out of the pool? 2. What about being too slippery on the Trex surface? 3. And was your support for the framing meet Trex's requirements for their VERY heavy boards?
Thank you. I'll do my best to answer your questions... 1. It's surprisingly not too bad, even in full sunlight. Maybe it's the color, I'm not sure. It obviously gets a little hot, but I really think my old stained pressure-treated wood deck at my last home we were at for 10 years. 2. It is a bit slippery, and can feel a little slick when wet. Unfortunately we were opening the pool yesterday and my daughter was running and slept at the end after I just hosed it down. That's been the only issue though we've had in the past two years since it's been built. And I definitely think it's way better than people getting splinters. The kids like to run across it and slide on their socks when it's dry. I think it's better than wood in a lot of ways, and would personally never want to go back to a pressure-treated deck again 3. The support, for the framing, met all of the code requirements and more. We even have it framed out to support the weight of a hot tub in front of the single window next to the door. There is definitely not been any weight issues at all, but there has been some areas at the end of each length of tracks that is starting to curl up. Hoping I can add additional screws to hold it down, but that's been the only negative so far.
Thank you! And yes it would be very difficult to replace the liner that way, but if you look at 6:07 in the video, we pull the top back to make sure it slides back so we can access the top rails for those exact things.
We built the top of that bench/platform completely separate, but not able to be seen once it was built. That way with 2 strong men, or an extra person or two the entire top of that bench can be pulled / slid back 4-6” to easily access the top rails for whatever would be needed. Technically, it could be pulled all the way off, but would take a lot more than a couple people to pick it up and put it back on.
Thanks, and that’s a good thought. I had the same thought it had to argue with my brother-in-law, and he almost walked from the job because of it. But at the end of the day we came to an agreement, and the top of that bench was made completely separate. That way it would be fully removable and be able to easily slide out with 2 to 3 people pulling on it.
@@BrandonStunts Oh I see, I have a round pool and am going to try it with a ladder next to the bench. It's only 18 ft round and those stair would take up too much pool space.
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Haha, I’m sure the pool helps with that. It’s surprising cool though, at least compared to my old trex deck which was much older, darker, and pretty worn. And least it’s defiantly way cooler than my old asphalt drive way
Yes I am actually. So far it’s still like new and holding up great. I went with the cheaper trex “enhance”, which is scalloped on the bottom to save on material.
Haha! You’re not the first person to say that lol. My brother-in-law and his crew helped me build this deck. The dude with a shirt on his head was let go shortly after this job from sitting around too much
@@BrandonStunts whoa. i wasn't paying attention to the people as it was moving so fast. but i went back and paused a bunch and yeah now i can see how that guy is lazy lol.
We were even talking about it while building the deck! We kept telling him… If you don’t start helping, everyone that watches this video is going to see how lazy you are! 🤣
@@BrandonStunts ...I was interested in the joining of the timbers on the corners and if the timbers were going under the top part of the pool etc, so I put the entire video, after the frame was up, on the slowest setting...even that was fast. As I am buying a pool, like this one, or similar, I needed to see if it was possible to do what I aspired to do. It was great thank you. And as for "Sit around Sam," I thought it was a teenager kid at first, until I saw his beard!
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Geez . Well done. Great job. I'll be attempting this job within the next month! Definitely saving this video. Thanks
You’re welcome and thank you, that’s great to hear!!! The video goes quick, but it was a lot of work. It was a pretty long process since it was mostly done nights and weekends, but hopefully it helps having the video to reference. Good luck with it!
Great idea - 2 birds in one stone........Deck and a Pool. Very smart !
Yeah, pretty much. Thank you. I appreciate it!
I've watched both versions of this pretty closely - this is the only example of a bench or deck over the pool rail like I'm wanting to build around my pool. Wish you'd have gotten some closer shots of it! Very cool and very well executed!
Thank you!!! I don’t think I have any other footage or pictures of it, but I’ll take a look around and if I can find anything with more detail to post, I’ll reply to let you know
Been building these pools for decades. Just one tip building over the pool ledge with that deck design is going to get in the way of a liner change for that overlap design. Consider a ease of deck disassembly in the design or go with a bead receiver type liner. Other than great deck creation.
Thank you, but believe it or not the ease of disassembly was considered, but it seemed like way too much of a hassle to have to ever take it apart. So we decided to build the top piece completely independently. If you look close at 6:08 in the video you can see us pulling it out and pushing it back in to test it
That top platform isn’t even actually screwed in. The outer top vertical deck boards below the flooring has a slight overhang that covers the coping on the pool side and slightly covers the decks to 2x4 on the other side (that way), it can’t move back-and-forth on its own), but 2 strong men or 3 to 4 people can easily lift it up an inch or two over the coping and it slides back as far as we would need it for any liner changes / repairs.
This was so satisfying to watch and the job was so well done!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you!!!!! They were both a lot of work, but turned out really good. Thanks again, I appreciate it
Very well done and solid! The angular bench/dock PFFFF, smooth touch!
Thank you, I really appreciate that! It was definitely a challenge, but as you said, it is very solid, and I’m really happy with the way it turned out
This deck is amazing!!! I love it
Thank you!!! I think it’s pretty amazing as well!
Wow, the way you framed that bench around the pool, it's SUPER solid! Did you do this deck and video recently? Just the bench framing must have cost a fortune in lumber! But it's good!
Thank you! It is very solid and built for the top was built to be removable so I can slide it off the coping / top metal rails for a liner replacement, and maintenance.
It was pretty pricey though. Built in early spring of 2021. The original quote for all materials was around 16,000, but ended up being closer to 18 by the time everything was all said and done
I like to eat cheese on Sunday's and Wednesday's but, it binds me up something fierce so i only have a little. The people at walmart say my mullet is sassy . I like to think it is also
Deck, steps and railing all looked beautiful! Couple of questions on Trex,
1. I see that deck is under full Sun at least part of the day,didn't the Trex got too hot to walk on, especially bare foot out of the pool?
2. What about being too slippery on the Trex surface?
3. And was your support for the framing meet Trex's requirements for their VERY heavy boards?
Thank you. I'll do my best to answer your questions...
1. It's surprisingly not too bad, even in full sunlight. Maybe it's the color, I'm not sure. It obviously gets a little hot, but I really think my old stained pressure-treated wood deck at my last home we were at for 10 years.
2. It is a bit slippery, and can feel a little slick when wet. Unfortunately we were opening the pool yesterday and my daughter was running and slept at the end after I just hosed it down. That's been the only issue though we've had in the past two years since it's been built. And I definitely think it's way better than people getting splinters. The kids like to run across it and slide on their socks when it's dry. I think it's better than wood in a lot of ways, and would personally never want to go back to a pressure-treated deck again
3. The support, for the framing, met all of the code requirements and more. We even have it framed out to support the weight of a hot tub in front of the single window next to the door. There is definitely not been any weight issues at all, but there has been some areas at the end of each length of tracks that is starting to curl up. Hoping I can add additional screws to hold it down, but that's been the only negative so far.
Looks great with the deck edge cantilevered. Would it be difficult to replace the liner that way? How about covering it in the winter?
Thank you! And yes it would be very difficult to replace the liner that way, but if you look at 6:07 in the video, we pull the top back to make sure it slides back so we can access the top rails for those exact things.
We built the top of that bench/platform completely separate, but not able to be seen once it was built. That way with 2 strong men, or an extra person or two the entire top of that bench can be pulled / slid back 4-6” to easily access the top rails for whatever would be needed. Technically, it could be pulled all the way off, but would take a lot more than a couple people to pick it up and put it back on.
Nice job! I just thought what if you ever have to replace the liner and get those rails off?
Thanks, and that’s a good thought. I had the same thought it had to argue with my brother-in-law, and he almost walked from the job because of it. But at the end of the day we came to an agreement, and the top of that bench was made completely separate. That way it would be fully removable and be able to easily slide out with 2 to 3 people pulling on it.
If you watch at 6:08 you can see us pull it out to make sure it is easily slides in and out in case there’s ever a need to access it
Love the deck and the bench. But how do people get out of the pool? Where does the ladder go??
Thank you and good question. There’s actually stairs in the pool. It comes with the rail, but I thought it looked better with it removed.
These are the stairs I used idealwv.com/products/king-step-walk-in-pool-step-for-above-ground-pools-blue-granite
@@BrandonStunts Oh I see, I have a round pool and am going to try it with a ladder next to the bench. It's only 18 ft round and those stair would take up too much pool space.
This is the Shorter / Faster cut. Click here for the longer extended more detailed cut and let me know which one YOU think is more satisfying
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Also check out the Pool Build and the Pool electrical wiring as well, VERY SATISFYING!!!!!
Pool electric
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Pool Build
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Need the pool to soak your burning feet from that decking. Looks nice, but hardly a usable deck on a hot sunny day.
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Haha, I’m sure the pool helps with that. It’s surprising cool though, at least compared to my old trex deck which was much older, darker, and pretty worn. And least it’s defiantly way cooler than my old asphalt drive way
Are you happy with Trex decking so far? Which grade of trex did you go with?
Yes I am actually. So far it’s still like new and holding up great. I went with the cheaper trex “enhance”, which is scalloped on the bottom to save on material.
Dude with the shirt on his head did a lot of sitting on his ass!
Haha! You’re not the first person to say that lol. My brother-in-law and his crew helped me build this deck. The dude with a shirt on his head was let go shortly after this job from sitting around too much
@@BrandonStunts whoa. i wasn't paying attention to the people as it was moving so fast.
but i went back and paused a bunch and yeah now i can see how that guy is lazy lol.
Haha it’s pretty funny that even people watching the massively speed up version still see it lol
We were even talking about it while building the deck! We kept telling him… If you don’t start helping, everyone that watches this video is going to see how lazy you are! 🤣
@@BrandonStunts ...I was interested in the joining of the timbers on the corners and if the timbers were going under the top part of the pool etc, so I put the entire video, after the frame was up, on the slowest setting...even that was fast.
As I am buying a pool, like this one, or similar, I needed to see if it was possible to do what I aspired to do. It was great thank you. And as for "Sit around Sam," I thought it was a teenager kid at first, until I saw his beard!