In the first video, I was assuming you were just building a deck over the pool. Looks like a heck of a lot of work compared to just getting a mesh cover and a pump to keep the level right. Also, that lumber seems like it would be prime to rot with all that moisture. Just my opinion, but heh, kudos to you for trying something new and sharing your results. I would recommend just going to full decking so you don't have any pooling at all and can just shovel off the snow.
As it stands now, I have a heavier duty/vinyl tarp that handles the pooling quite well. The boards are pressure treated and protected against rot. I can do the whole setup in a day, and I think that decking would make it take much longer (although I have considered this each year). I am also a bit short of storage space for the decking. I have also considered putting in some posts and just raising the boards into a pergola in the summer, but that was vetoed by my sun loving family! :) I appreciate your comment! Thanks for watching!
Strapping was a good idea. It’s a headache isn’t it. One day I might look at a dome cover but that’s probably above my budget. Thanks for sharing, especially including what went wrong.
What covering it with 1/4 inch plywood then the tarp. You could even staple the tarp to the frame too. At this point the tarp is just providing waterproofing rather than having to support the weight of pools of water. No water on the whole thing means less weight on it overall. Are you fully dissassembling this in the spring then rebuilding it in the fall?
I fully disassemble it each spring and rebuild it in the fall. It only takes about half a day to do. I considered using plywood, but would need about 16 sheets. That is an additional expense and adds time/complexity to the build that I don't really want to add. Although, as I think about it again, it is something I will consider again. Thanks for the comment!
I am considering making something similar but out of PVC pipes. I love the idea of making one side higher than the other. I wonder if you cut a u shaped piece out of the bottom of the wood if it would allow the water to flow off the cover and on to the deck.
In the first video, I was assuming you were just building a deck over the pool. Looks like a heck of a lot of work compared to just getting a mesh cover and a pump to keep the level right. Also, that lumber seems like it would be prime to rot with all that moisture. Just my opinion, but heh, kudos to you for trying something new and sharing your results. I would recommend just going to full decking so you don't have any pooling at all and can just shovel off the snow.
As it stands now, I have a heavier duty/vinyl tarp that handles the pooling quite well. The boards are pressure treated and protected against rot. I can do the whole setup in a day, and I think that decking would make it take much longer (although I have considered this each year). I am also a bit short of storage space for the decking. I have also considered putting in some posts and just raising the boards into a pergola in the summer, but that was vetoed by my sun loving family! :) I appreciate your comment! Thanks for watching!
Strapping was a good idea. It’s a headache isn’t it. One day I might look at a dome cover but that’s probably above my budget. Thanks for sharing, especially including what went wrong.
It was much easier the second year. I had a better idea of what it would look like. Working great!
Thanks for watching!
What covering it with 1/4 inch plywood then the tarp. You could even staple the tarp to the frame too. At this point the tarp is just providing waterproofing rather than having to support the weight of pools of water. No water on the whole thing means less weight on it overall.
Are you fully dissassembling this in the spring then rebuilding it in the fall?
I fully disassemble it each spring and rebuild it in the fall. It only takes about half a day to do. I considered using plywood, but would need about 16 sheets. That is an additional expense and adds time/complexity to the build that I don't really want to add. Although, as I think about it again, it is something I will consider again. Thanks for the comment!
I am considering making something similar but out of PVC pipes. I love the idea of making one side higher than the other. I wonder if you cut a u shaped piece out of the bottom of the wood if it would allow the water to flow off the cover and on to the deck.
That might work, but it has been working pretty well so far, so not too motivated to make a change. 😁
You are fortunate the board twisted and didn't break!
Yes indeed!
Could use a Leaf blower to blower to blow the water out?
Oh my goodness, that is a brilliant idea!! As soon as we have a thaw, I am giving it a try!!