What is a Wet Deck?
Why are wet decks so expensive?
Can a pool builder build a wet deck?
Can a wet deck be used for a pool?
What is wet pool deck?
A wet deck is a deck that is built on the perimeter of the pool in order to make it completely level with the surrounding paving. A wet deck can look absolutely stunning as water seems to meet the land seamlessly.
What is a wet deck in construction?
Whether they're called spraypads, splash playgrounds, water playgrounds or wet decks, these features include a series of vertical jets that allow users to walk and splash through them. The jets, which can be sequenced to shoot in different intervals and patterns, are installed flush with the floor.
How deep are wet decks?
What does the Wet Deck offer? 12-inch deep lounging area. Great for kids and sunbathers.
What is the purpose of pool deck?
While the water is the main focus, it's the decking around it that determines how well the pool fits into the landscape—and how safe it is for swimmers. Successful pool decking should provide a secure walking area between pool ladders, diving boards, and slides, as well as a place for lounging.
Can you install wet deck boards?
Proper deck board spacing should have a 1/8-inch gap after the decking has dried out. If you install your decking using wet boards, pressure-treated decking that has not yet dried out, then you should install them with no gap as a gap will be created as they dry and shrink.
Is it OK to build a deck with wet wood?
Working with wet treated wood is a very bad idea unless you like shrinkage, cracks, gaps, squeaks, etc. Let your framing and decking dry out first.
Is it better to paint or stain a deck?
But in a head-to-head of painting vs. staining the deck, paint generally comes out as the more durable and colorfast finish, lasting 10 years or longer before requiring re-application. Oil-based paints offer the best protection from moisture, whereas latex paints provide the best defense against UV-related fading.
Should I stain deck boards before install?
Pre-staining New Wood Decks Before Install As before, we recommend you do not stain new wood prior to installation. Instead, wait 3+ months after installation before staining new wood surfaces. This will allow the wood to weather, creating an ideal porous surface that will hold the stain better.
Do you leave a gap between composite deck boards?
One of the most critical steps for properly securing composite decking in place is to make sure you have a 1/4-inch to 3/16-inch gap between the decking boards (don't exceed 1/2 inch).
What is the best surface for a swimming pool?
Pebble finishes, combined with modified cement, last 15+ years. This is the most durable cement based pool finish. Polished marble finishes are an upgrade to standard marble finishes since the reactive cream layer is polished off the pool finish.
What is best surface around a pool?
Pool Coping/Surround Ideas A classic choice for their durability, ease-of-use and varied looks, pavers and tiles are one of the most common pool coping options. There are many different stone materials used to make pavers, such as sandstone, travertine, and marble, and porcelain is another popular paver material.
What do you put under a pool deck?
A layer of crushed gravel, with or without plastic or weed barrier cloth, is the best choice for using under a deck. It sheds moisture instead of absorbing it, keeps the area under the deck drier, and won't decay.
How do you build a deck on wet ground?
When you are building a deck on soggy ground or wet ground the first thing to rule out is using treated posts as support posts sunk into the soil whether or not you surround them in gravel or pour concrete around them. Both materials are porous and the posts will have a much shorter life cycle.
What is a boat wet deck?
A wet deck or self draining deck is where the deck of the vessel is above the waterline, when fully laden. It shall have scuppers to drain any water from the deck.
What is a wet building?
Any construction, e.g., a wall, using materials (such as concrete, mortar, plaster, etc.) which are installed or applied in other than a dry condition.
Should you build with wet wood?
Building furniture with wet wood can lead to shrinking, warping, cracking, and rotting. It's also difficult, as your tools can get ruined, and the wood can be hard to cut, glue, and sand. That's why you should dry your wood at home before using it. Air-dry it and then use heat.
How much does a fiberglass inground pool cost?
You’ll need to contact a Thursday Pools dealer near you for an estimate. But for a ballpark estimate, plan on about $1500 per foot of pool length, installed. To get an idea of the costs for your own inground pool project, use our handy Pool Cost Calculator.
How does Thursday Pools work?
Thursday Pools works through a dealer network. Once you have submitted your inquiry, Thursday Pools will work diligently to have an Independent Dealer contact you in a timely manner and provide the information you have requested.
What goes well with a wet deck?
The Wet Deck goes well with most of our fiberglass pools, or makes a beautiful patio accent all on its own.
What is the bathing load for a swimming pool?
424.1.1 Sizing – The bathing load for conventional swimming pools, wading pools, interactive water features, water activity pools less than 24” deep, and special purpose pools shall be computed on the basis of one person per five gallons per minute (gpm) of recirculation flow. The bathing load for wading pools and interactive water features shall be established by averaging one person per 10 square feet of pool area and one person per 5 gallons per minute of filter rate. The bathing load for spa type pools shall be based on one person per each 10 square feet of surface area. The filtration system for swimming pools shall be capable of meeting all other requirements of these rules while providing a flowrate of at least one gallon per minute for each living unit at transient facilities and three-fourths gallon per minute at non-transient facilities. Recreational vehicle sites, campsites and boat slips designated for live-aboards shall be considered a transient living unit. For properties with multiple pools, this requirement includes the cumulative total GPM of all swimming pools, excluding spas, wading pools and interactive water features. All other types of projects shall be sized according to the anticipated bathing load and proposed uses. For the purpose of determining minimum pool size only, the pool turnover period used cannot be less than three hours.
What are barrier features in a pool?
Instead of a fence, permanent natural or man-made features such as bulkheads, canals, lakes, navigable waterways, etc., adjacent to a pool may be permitted as a barrier when approved by the department. When evaluating such barrier features, the department the applicable governing body may perform onsite inspections, and review evidence, such as surveys, aerial photographs, water management agency standards and specifications, and any other similar documentation to verify at minimum, the following: the barrier feature is not subject to natural changes, deviations, or alterations and is capable of providing an equivalent level of protection as that provided by a structure, and the barrier feature clearly impedes, prohibits or restricts access to the pool.
How deep should a swimout be?
Swimouts shall extend 18 to 24 inches (610 mm) back from the pool wall, shall be 4 to 5 feet (1219 mm to 1524 mm) wide, shall be a maximum of 12 inches (305 mm) below the deck, unless stairs are provided in the swimout, and shall be located only in areas of the pool greater than 5 feet (1524 mm) deep. Pools that do not utilize a continuous perimeter overflow system must provide a wall return inlet in the swimout for circulation. A permanent dark contrasting colored band of tile shall be installed at the intersection of the pool wall and the swimout and must extend 2 inches (51 mm) on the horizontal and vertical surfaces. Tile must be slip resistant. Bullnose tile may be substituted and installed in accordance with Section 424.1.2.5.3 above.
What are not considered obstructions in a pool?
1. Stairs, ladders and ramps, necessary for entrance/exit from the pool are not considered obstructions.
How wide is a pool target?
424.1.2.3.4 Targets. Pools that are not intended for officially sanctioned competition may have a 2 to 6 inch (102 mm) wide 18-inch by 18-inch (457 mm by 457 mm) targets (+) installed on the pool wall.
What color should pool walls be?
424.1.2.4 Color. Pool floors and walls shall be white or light pastel in color and shall have the characteristic of reflecting rather than absorbing light.
How deep should a pool be?
1. The minimum water depth shall be 3 feet in shallow areas and 4 feet in deep areas.
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What is a Wet Deck?
A wet deck is a deck that is built on the perimeter of the pool in order to make it completely level with the surrounding paving.
Why are wet decks so expensive?
This is because they require complicated and accurate engineering and construction. Because of their expense, many people choose to spend the money on the standard pool and landscape and ensuring that these are right.
Can a pool builder build a wet deck?
Also be aware that not all pool builders will be able to construct a wet deck. They need to be built very accurately otherwise the whole wet deck can be affected. For this reason, you need to do your research to make sure that your pool builder is capable of building them and has successfully built them in the past.
Can a wet deck be used for a pool?
Are you thinking of installing a pool but have concerns that it won't blend into its surrounds perfectly? A wet deck can help in this situation and turn your pool into something truly sophisticated. Read on to learn more.
