http://www.aqua-escape.com/swimming-pool/ Aquarium Pet Supplies & Outdoor Swimming Pools Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:52:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://www.aqua-escape.com/swimming-pool/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Rick Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:08:44 +0000 http://www.aqua-escape.com/swimming-pool/#comment-10 depending on the size of the pool on wether or not you deck can handle it - typically a pool 3-4 feet deep will be 10-12 in diameter minimum - I'd vote no on using the deck - initially it might handle the weight but over time things will start to settle and break. I once intalled a hot tub on my deck and it was ok at first but in two years I had major problems. I would have someone that builds look at your deck but I would advise against it. Now how out of level is your yard? - with a little planning such as a decretive retaining wall and some dirt infill you could build an area up level to handle the pool just fine. With some guidence or know how you could do most of it yourselves - contact me for details depending on the size of the pool on wether or not you deck can handle it – typically a pool 3-4 feet deep will be 10-12 in diameter minimum – I’d vote no on using the deck – initially it might handle the weight but over time things will start to settle and break. I once intalled a hot tub on my deck and it was ok at first but in two years I had major problems. I would have someone that builds look at your deck but I would advise against it. Now how out of level is your yard? – with a little planning such as a decretive retaining wall and some dirt infill you could build an area up level to handle the pool just fine. With some guidence or know how you could do most of it yourselves – contact me for details

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