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I am not sure where this topic actualy goes but I need some suggestions. We just put up an Inset above ground pool 4ftx18ft vinyl. We live in Georgia and the company said if our wheather does not get to 0 degress we would not have to take it down. It has a very nice cover. Is there a possibility that some sort of small deck or a least a walk area that could be built that goes to the ladder and just a small area around the pool? We don't want to go all away around the pool. Open to any suggestions and has anyone done this ?
Thanks a bunch Gigisouthernlivingconsultant |
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Evening gigisouthernlivingconsultant
 and what a great username! I had to LOL when I read it  Welcome! And from one southernlivingconsultant to another I don't know a thing about joists, stringers, decking boards or support posts etc  but if you can get through the 30 second teeth whitening commercial (and who doesn't want whiter teeth?) I found information on the sister site HGTVPro and to get an idea of what you may be faced with you can ck >>>here<<< It could be a start. Although I would seek professional help Good luck with your decking job and do a cannon ball for this consultant! they should get paid alot more don't ya think?  Registered: Feb 2004 Lifetime winner of ♥ Jack Thomasson ♥ ♫ Namaste ♫ |
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(((BL)))
------------------------------------- "All the truth in the world adds up to one big lie." |
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Home Depot has books and free handouts about decks and pools. My DSS and family built exactly what you want using their plans. See if you can catch a free clinic and ask all kinds of questions or visit their website.
Elaine |
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That is great info 50laine. I wonder if gigi found what she was looking for? If not? Do you think you could get your DSS and family to do a cannon ball in their pool for me? I had a kidney removed recently & haven't been in the water y-e-t! And when that ain't happening? ain't no body happy. And I can't find Don Cruz anywhere
He & D2 would do them for me. (((38))) Did you go out of the country for summer vacation? Are you & 50 kin? I don't know about you but maybe gigi wouldn't mind if we use her deck this wkend  We could watch the happs at the new dream home. I hear that my jack will be in the area soon Any one have a blender? I am going to borrow >>>> Green Alice 'noculars!!!<<<< Registered: Feb 2004 Lifetime winner of ♥ Jack Thomasson ♥ ♫ Namaste ♫ |
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My son built a deck at his home in Illinois. I know he has to treat it annually because of the severe weather.
We better find Don and D2, I know they would do a canonball in the pool for you BL. This message has been edited. Last edited by: nursejudy, *****Catch the Excitement***** ******Dreams and happiness to all my MB friends****** ~ ~ ♥ ~ ~♥ ~ ~♥~~ a flapjaw and a Sheltie collector avatar fan Real Friends Believe in Your Dreams |
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I know they would nursejudy!
I'll just be over here on the deck in my new jackT I am now in south MS waiting on Gustav Anyone have the 151?  Registered: Feb 2004 Lifetime winner of ♥ Jack Thomasson ♥ ♫ Namaste ♫ |
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((((Fanci))))
Registered: Feb 2004 Lifetime winner of ♥ Jack Thomasson ♥ ♫ Namaste ♫ |
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(BL)
Nope stayed here in US for the summer... How is life going for you? ------------------------------------- "All the truth in the world adds up to one big lie." |
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About deck; we live in Michigan, and we use oil based stain, it has to be done every 2 years or so, but I like the look.
A friend of mine had that "fake" wood; plastic, and even though I thought it was going to be ugly, I really like it now, and NO MAINT!!! She mops it...lol ------------------------------------- "All the truth in the world adds up to one big lie." |
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(((BL)))- It is good to see your southern hospitality shining!
Welcome gigisouthernlivingconsultant! Whew!! I think I'll shorten your name to gigi! That is much easier to type!I think that a deck surround is a great idea and will make the pool more usable. How high above ground does the pool set? I would research composite wood products. These are materials which are a mixture of recyled plastic and wood materials. They are more expensive in general than 100% real wood but they should last much longer and not require the maintenance that real wood will require...especially surrounding a pool of water. I would also consult some contractors. Many will give you free estimates on what it will cost you to have them build it. Good Luck ********************♥♥ |
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(((Sterling))) I am so happy to see (((you&38&Fanci))) I have missed everyone!
I just hide out over here on the deck thread that gigi started. Gums looks for me on the other threads  of course now? some one will get the trigger happy tattle tail triangle finger action going would you tell my (((Nutz))) I said hello? I miss them too! I miss my nutz Good luck gigisouthernlivingconsultant! Registered: Feb 2004 Lifetime winner of ♥ Jack Thomasson ♥ ♫ Namaste ♫ |
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BL! Nice TShirt!
....Sterling has a new birdie for her avi....always fun to watch her change her wings out!Think I would prefer a recycled no maintance deck....LOL all I have is an ol' cement one....sweeps off well anyhow...guess the only damage it has incured was when DH dug out an arborvitae and knicked off a huge hunk on the corner....OOPS...need to plant something large there to cosmetically draw the eye away from that spot.... Perhaps the picket line needs to begin anew.... Please...Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Rethink, Retool, Reinvent, Resist, Revere, Reflect, Refill...Thank you, THE EARTH <>< Hebrews 13:2  |
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Deck stain; I would go with cedar tone.
We painter our deck at some point, we thought it would be great. It was a disaster.I miss you beachy. Come back to p and p. I am trying to blend in, and bore you know who. ------------------------------------- "All the truth in the world adds up to one big lie." |
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Suoma LOL
Hopefully next week! I can't wait to see every one. We are loOoOong over due. I have a feeling that we may even need an extra case or two or twenty with Ike out there It will be right on que for me to get plumb rum dumb with the 151 do not let TC hide it all!! Since surgery I have been so slow which is foreign to me but the doc and nurses tell me that is normal. I need to take time & visit (((all dreamers))) I owe them so much. I am patience and will recoop. I will be stronger! And better! People with one kidney do it all the time. I am one of the lucky ones Will you please let McD know to back in the rita big rig and ask blender babe if she will get the 47 gallon turbo mixer ready TC will insist they all help her get rid of the spiders who have been using my bar stool yee E haw! shoot! edited cause I spilled a shot! This message has been edited. Last edited by: BeachLadylovesJackT, Registered: Feb 2004 Lifetime winner of ♥ Jack Thomasson ♥ ♫ Namaste ♫ |
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Long hot summer days waiting on
~ cheers ~ Registered: Feb 2004 Lifetime winner of ♥ Jack Thomasson ♥ ♫ Namaste ♫ |
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Hello BL, glad you are recovering.
I really like decks, would like to have one some day. I prsently have a cement Patio on one siad eof my home and a very small one by the sliding doors. Here in Calfirona, we tend to get cracks in cement due to earth shifting. Desks look so much nier. *****Catch the Excitement***** ******Dreams and happiness to all my MB friends****** ~ ~ ♥ ~ ~♥ ~ ~♥~~ a flapjaw and a Sheltie collector avatar fan Real Friends Believe in Your Dreams |
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Now that is a cool deck.
Talk about blue buns, Brrr. NJ,We have a cement patio on side of our house also, cracks are do to bad contractor.  BL, cheers girlfriend! |
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It was done 14 years ago when my house was built and probably partly due to him. Out here, earthquakes also damage our cement. I even have some samll cracks in the garage which is cement slab. I always laugh that my house is a home de po t home.
*****Catch the Excitement***** ******Dreams and happiness to all my MB friends****** ~ ~ ♥ ~ ~♥ ~ ~♥~~ a flapjaw and a Sheltie collector avatar fan Real Friends Believe in Your Dreams |
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