Platform Decks

how to build a pool deck?

How much does it cost to build a deck around a pool? I am buying an above ground pool(fogot the measurements but on of the larger oval ones) I realize different locations will be different prices but anyone who build them or has got one built similar can you tell me around the cost it should be? I want a deck built from my back door around the entire pool with enough room on one side for a grill and table and on the other enough room for a couple lay out chairs..then room for walking around easily the rest of it..

How much would it cost to build a deck around a above ground pool? How much would it cost to build a above ground deck around a pool that is 33x18x52''? I would like it to have enough room to have 2 lounge chairs or so??? What would the estimation

How to build a deck for an above the ground pool? I'm thinking of buying an above the ground pool. I have a deck attached to the house and I want to extend it around the pool, so that it would actually look like the pool is in ground be cause it would be level with the deck. Hast anybody done that? How did you go about it?

how to build a deck around a swimming pool? Need a deck around my pool

How much would a 20x20 deck cost with a 8x12 rectangle above ground pool built into it? I know the question is vauge, I don't expect an exact answer. I am thinking I can have the job completly done for around $20,000, am I way off base? I would need to buy the pool as well. I basically want to square off part of my yard with deck and put it around the pool. I know the price can range alot.Thank you. Thanks, I am in Staten Island,New York.

How do I build a deck? I want to build a deck around my pool that is 52 inches deep and 15 feet across. I've been looking online and I can only find patio decks. I have no idea how to make the wood curve and such. Help please? P.S: Don't tell me to get a contractor because I can't afford one.

Any suggestion on how to replace an above-ground liner for an oval pool with a deck around it? I have a 12 x 24 x 48 oval above ground pool. I have a deck built around it, but with little room between the underside of the deck and the top rail of my pool. I believe my first liner......which is in desperate need of being replaced....was an overlapping liner. I plan on getting a new liner and some floor pads....any suggestions on a good place with good prices??? Thanks =)

I want to install a deck with an above ground pool in my back yard. How much would that cost? The deck(roughly 20x20 but probably bigger) will be built around the pool(roughly 15x15)and would be big enough for a few chairs and 1 table. The pool would be a standard round size unless I could fine a creative one or other shape. I can not dig in my neighborhood so it has to be above ground! How much would it cost for the entire project and how long do you think it would take to build? I will be doing this myself with help of my family. There will be no professional hired for the job.

Where does the deck go with a pool, above or next to the rim? I am building a deck along one side of my circular, above ground pool. In order to change the liner if needed, the caps on the rim would need to be removed. This leads me to think the deck should be built so it butts up against the side of the rim. But, the problem with that is, the rim is really rounded on top and I wouldn't have flush, level access into my pool. And Im worried about my kids standing on the rim of the pool when jumping in. How should the deck be built with these circumstances?

How to build a platform to sit 15ft round above ground pool? I purchased a $300 above ground pool 15ft x 48inches and would rather build a platform to sit it on vs. sand. The ground is not exactly level but not too bad. Any plans on how to build a deck or platform to sit it on is greatly appreciated!

Cost to build pool to Central California? salt water? heating? operating costs? builders? I am thinking about putting in a pool within the next 2 years and I have a few questions. If you live in Cali in the Fresno - Bakersfield & Porterville - Lemoore area, you can really help me out. 1) Whats the cost of putting in an in ground pool that is a basic - average with the features listed below? I am looking at a rectangle shaped pool thats 4-8 ft deep, with a C shaped seating area in the shallow side of the pool. Similar to how spas are attached to pools, but just a seating area to hangout in the pool. Other features would be 2 multicolored lights, salt water system and just basic decking. 2) Is a salt water system worth it? The Good? The Bad? Costs? We have hard water and red/orange algae that grows quickly. I have heard that salt water systems are better at keeping the algae away, any truth in it? 3) Is solar heating worth adding to the pool? Costs? I don't want a gas/elect heater for the pool, its just too $$$ to run. In the summer there are many 100+ days, so the heater would only be used in the spring/fall but not in the winter. Is it better to just have a dark pool surface instead? 4) How much would my electric & water bill go up with having a pool? Right now my elect bill ranges from $35 in the Winter to $150 in the Summer (all those 100+ days). 5) Pool builders- who's good? Bad? How long will it take to build? One pool builder in the area is having a special for $19,900 you get a 250 sq ft pool with pump, D.E. filter, cleaner, timer, tile, white plaster and 400 sq ft deck. Is that a small or average size pool? Is white plaster the same as Gunite? How much should I expect to save if I get a pool in the off season? What is the average tier 1 rate for loans for a pool? note: I refuse to use home equity.

I want to build a small wood deck; about a 5x5 that will go next to an above ground pool.? Does anyone have any suggestions on how to do this or instructions that I need to know? We'd like it simple, nothing fancy. We live in Oklahoma so our dirt is more like sand mixed with dirt. Thanks!

How much $ would it take to build a 2000 sq. ft. house? I live in Georgia and me, my fiance and my dad were talking about building a house on my parents land. My dad can build really well, he built the front, back porch, the garage, the building and their swimming pool deck. So I would like a rough estimate on how much buidling a 2000 square foot house would cost. From the foundation, to the windows, to the carpet...everything except the appliances. Any help or websites would be appreciated. Thanks.

How can I build a bridge from my current deck to my 15" above ground pool.? There is only a few feet between the two, and I already have a gate with a latch from what looks like the previous owners having done this.

How much (ball park) to build a deck/platform 8x10 ft , 4ft off the ground? Basically I just need a platform that is free standing (about 2 inches from) the outside edges of my above ground pool). But I want the ability to add on to it each year. No railing no steps.

how to built a deck, around a swimming pool?

How much to build an in-ground pool? Don't need a deck, but just a cement patio around it fenced in. We are getting a house build next year, so during construction we thought we would get a pool installed as well. Live in Baltimore County, MD. What is the typical price per square foot to install a pool like this? No ladders or anything. Just a nice pool 3'-6' depth or so

How can I build a temporary deck out of pallets? I want to make a small deck to use beside my 52" above-ground seasonal pool, on the cheap. I just had the idea to stack free pallets, nail them together to the proper height, and put decking across the top of it (and add stairs). Any reason this won't work? Pallets are built to hold weight, aren't they? Any other great ideas to contribute?

Suppose you want to build a 4-foot wide deck around a circular swimming pool that has a radius of 66 inches.? [Continuing on] You also want to put a fence around the deck. a.) About how much fencing will you need to the nearest foot? b.) Suppose if you put a fence around just the pool instead of the deck, you save $375. If this is the case, about how much does one foot of fencing cost? Explain. *Please answer both if possible. Good luck.*

Anyone have experience with 'dek blocks' for building a deck instead of concrete footings? We want to build a partial deck for our above ground pool. We live in Wisconsin, does it work with the frost? How about building code?

Public Pool Maintenance Question...? Regarding the differences between pools built in 1961 and today... specifically talking commercial-level pools- In an Olympic size pool with 2 drains (2 ft x 6 ft each) about 10-15 ft apart, what is a normal draining capacity (like as in suction power), how complicated is the process to drain it (I don't want to know the process- just the complication level- basically can anyone do it or do you have to know exactly what to do in what order) AND in the pool that I am specifically speaking of, there are several lights where the light cover, bulb and socket has been removed leaving the exposed concrete baking and probably other parts. Some of these have begun to slightly rust. The lifegaurd told me that he had never even seen the lights turned on. Anyway- how "safe" would you say this is?? I brought this up to a facilities director who stated that it passes a monthly inspection but wouldn't that just be pH level which, being a pool that clearly no expense was spared in 1961 it should auto-regulate that anyway. Its not the rust that concerns me- its the drains and fear of electrocution. Other Info: This pool is in a university- it was probably the best of the best when it was built. Facilities says that there is no money to keep it up. Its a shame. Anyway, as I said, built in 1961. Its indoor, if that matters.Heated and kept at a constant 94 degrees F--it feels amazing. 85 or so meters long, 12+ ft deep diving well. Other than the lights, this pool is in amazing condition and is beautiful. The entire pool and pool deck are hand-laid 1inch square tiles--this is a really big pool. It consistently has probably the cleanest water I have ever seen in a pool- so clearly some part of it is taken care of.... just other parts are a bit concerning...

How can I tell if it is safe to install a diving board at my pool? My pool was built in the 1940's and is approx 20W x 38L. It used to have a diving board (we can tell by the holes in the deck. We'd like to install another diving board but want to ensure it's safe based on depth, etc.

can I get some help on building a deck? I have worked construction all my life as a welder and an electrician building some awsome buildings but I have never done any carpentry work....I want to build a deck half way around my small above ground pool.......are there websites where I can submit my demensions to and they can tell me what I need or how can I go about this in a professional manner.......................jerry

Putting a deck over your unused pool? We have an inground pool that requires some work in order to be used and we really don't want the headache of the maintenance and costs associated with running a pool. I was reading a site about "deckovers" in Arizona where they build a very sturdy deck over your pool, and set it up so that it drains itself underneath for no maintenance, you can even use it for storage space. Has anyone done this before? About how much does it cost? I live in wouthern Indiana, does anyone know of any companies that do this kind of work here? Thanks! For those that do not understand, see here http://deckover.com/photogal.html

We would like to pour our own concrete pad. How do we do it? We have done numerous home projects before? Hi, we have a camper and would like to save money by pouring our own concrete pad along side of it for a patio. Where do we begin? And so fourth...... We do have experience of dealing with home projects...building deck,installing pool, etc.....but not a large pad. We would have to rent a bobcat from rental company but, what else?? The pad is 10 x 40 and the attached sidewalk is 3 x 5 I called the local concrete company and they quoted..$498 for 5yds with fiber Thank you inadvance, Kerry

What is the same size as a 30' by 54" pool? I am about to purchase an above the ground pool then get a deck built that is attached to the house, extends away from the sliding doors in the back of my house to out & around the pool. I have pictures that I gave to the contractors so they can make a design & i will post urls for it. Any who, Most of the pools are averaging around 2000 dollars or more. If I am going to spend 2000 or possibly more than that then I want the pool to be a good size. The type I am looking at (tahitian) last for 60 years so that is some reassurance. I do not know how big the pool actually is though so can somebody give me a comparison or something like that? The sizes I may get is either 24' by 54" 27' by 54" 30' by 54" I know 54" is the dept of the pool. So that is 4.5feet deep. Now what is the size? How big is 30'? I like the 30' because it sounds big but if it is not a good size then i might as well get a 24 or 27'. The contractor is ready to build the deck but I still have not any purchases the pool. I have been hesitating. I have to get the pool and get it set up in the yard before he can build the deck around it. In all I will spend around 5,000 on the whole project so i want to make sure the pool is a good size. I love to swim. Plus I have a 1 year daughter so I assume in the future she will have slummer parties, house parties, and things of that sort so I want it to be big enough to fit a group of kids. Sorry for rambling on and on. LOL. http://deck-x-perts.com/images/slope2.jpg http://www.arthurspools.com/images/wpe22.jpg http://www.arthurspools.com/images/legdeck.jpg

How many posts do I need in the ground for a deck? I am going to be building a deck around a pool this spring. I got a plan from Menard's, which is very confusing if you ask me! Anyway, the deck will be 16' 2" X 17'. The 17' is on each side of the pool and will circle out, at the middle of the deck the length of the deck will be 13'. I hope this is making since! My question is, how many posts do I need in the ground for this deck to be sturdy. My estimate from Menard's says 13 posts, 10 of them go very close to the pool and the other 3 are out farther on the deck. My local lumber company says that I only need 9. Anyone that has experience on this please help. Thanks

Nasty power (etc) lines that go over the yard and attach to the corner of the house? We are thinking of buying a house. It was built in 1963. It is like all the other homes in the area, with these big wires that hang over the yard then attach to the corner of the roof on the house. The property has a pool, and I cringe when I think about the lines falling into the pool, or if we build a deck in that area. Is there any way to NOT have those lines hanging over our heads? How much does it cost if possible?

THINKING OF GETTING A POOL IN OUR GARDEN- DOES ANYONE RECOMMEnD IT? OR IS IT A BAD IDEA PLZZZ ANSWEERRR THANKS hiya, thinking of getting a pool built in our back garden, sort of a wooden one, with like wooden decking around it. has anyone had a pool built in their garden that is pleased they did? and sort of how much did it cost, and to run it? anyone regret doing it? thanks x SO SORRY, THIS QUESTION RANDOMLY ENDED UP IN THE WOMENS HEALTH :S

adding a deck for its value to sell a house.? Our house has this HUGE backyard, that, when we bought the hosue came equipped with a 4' by 4' deck attached to the sliding door, in fact the deck is so small the bottom of the stair doesnt even reach wider than the width of the entire sliding door, its a joke, and its been there for ten years. We might be selling the hosue and since i have been workign on houses and building decks all the last two years, i thought why not build one on my parents home so that it woudl help them to sell it and make money. My question is if i were to build a nice deck as described below, about how much could i expect it to increase the value of the home? It will be 19' x 29' all composite decking, vinyl rails, and vinyl skirt. Have a 12 foot wide stair layed diagonal (coming out of where one corner woudl be) into the yard where a pool might eventually go. and out of the other corner one of those fancy octagonal things. Its about 13k in materials will it be worth my investment of money? 19 ho there is no pool i only mentionefd it to help describe what the deck lools like

How much value will i get This deck addition? Our house has this HUGE backyard, that, when we bought the hosue came equipped with a 4' by 4' deck attached to the sliding door, in fact the deck is so small the bottom of the stair doesnt even reach wider than the width of the entire sliding door, its a joke, and its been there for ten years. We might be selling the hosue and since i have been workign on houses and building decks all the last two years, i thought why not build one on my parents home so that it woudl help them to sell it and make money. My question is if i were to build a nice deck as described below, about how much could i expect it to increase the value of the home? It will be 19' x 29' all composite decking, vinyl rails, and vinyl skirt. Have a 12 foot wide stair layed diagonal (coming out of where one corner woudl be) into the yard where a pool might eventually go. and out of the other corner one of those fancy octagonal things. Its about 13k in materials will it be worth my investment of money?

Is a 15 x 30 pool a good size pool? I was looking at above ground pools and was trying to get a good idea of the size and I cannot find a measuring tape so i need your guys advice. Is this a big pool? would i be able to build a deck around it? its about 4.5 feet deep? how many people do you think could actually fit in it? Thanks so much. Heres a link to the one im lookin at http://cgi.ebay.com/Above-Ground-Swimming-Pool-Heritage-52-15x30-Oval-/320525225980?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa0cacffc

How can I leave my above ground pool for the winter? I just got an above ground pool and great deck from a friend. We were doing some other work around our house so now we have decided to tackle the pool project. We live in Connecticut so after getting all the permits and everything we are just now starting to dig for the pool. When everything is done i.e. electrician and checked by the building dept the pool probably won't be in for a month or longer. I was thinking of leaving the pool shell, without a liner but covered for the winter. Is this something that I can do? That way I can put the liner and the water in next spring.

How do I build cascade steps? I want to build cascade steps from exterior french doors down to existing deck surrounding a pool.

Help with simple math problem? Ok, I feel really stupid for forgetting how to do this but here you go: Two men are building a rectangular pool and deck, the pool on the inside, deck on the outside. The length of the pool is four times its width and the deck is 6 feet wide. -Write an expression for the area of the pool -Write an expression for the area of the deck and pool -Write an expression for the area of the deck -If the area of the deck is 864 feet^2, what are the dimensions of the pool? Thanks for the help, everything I calculated was wrong. You don't have to give me the answer, just how to do it!

SINK HOLE ALERT!!!!! NEED HELP!!!!!!? we have a huge sinkhole under half of our above ground swimming pool. we have built a deck around the pool-so moving it is out of the question. this sinkhole is so big, there is an obvious drop off starting in the middle of the pool and gets worse the further from the center you get, just outside the pool the sinkhole gets bigger and there is a gradual 2-3 foot difference in level. there are 3 other sinkholes on my property but this one is the worst. we have tried pulling back the pool liner and adding mounds of dirt so that end was higher than the end not affected by the hole, but after one year it has sunken to a full inch below the normal half of the pool. i dont want to get rid of my pool has anyone ever had this problem before? how do i fix it? i need a lot of help!!!

HOW TO STOP A SINKHOLE!!!!!? we have a huge sinkhole under half of our above ground swimming pool. we have built a deck around the pool-so moving it is out of the question. this sinkhole is so big, there is an obvious drop off starting in the middle of the pool and gets worse the further from the center you get, just outside the pool the sinkhole gets bigger and there is a gradual 2-3 foot difference in level. there are 3 other sinkholes on my property but this one is the worst. we have tried pulling back the pool liner and adding mounds of dirt so that end was higher than the end not affected by the hole, but after one year it has sunken to a full inch below the normal half of the pool. i dont want to get rid of my pool has anyone ever had this problem before? how do i fix it? i need a lot of help!!!

help with math.? info- jack and jill recently had a 16 feet by 32 feet in-ground pool built in their yard. a sidewalk 4 feet wide borders the pool. part A-find the area of the sidewalk. explain please. part B-if the sidewalk is tripled to contain a deck, what is the new area of the sidewalk. explain please. part C- how much fencing would they need to enclose the new deck and pool?

How to build a skateboard for ramp and street? My son is 9 years old and likes to skate half pipes, pools, and a little street. How do I build a skateboard for ramps and pools, and one for street. He has one element 7.5 deck and a plan b 7.75 deck. Tell me what board size he should be using and what wheel size etc... Give links if possible.

How much will our house be worth in ten years? We bought our house for $96,000, listing price of $101,000. We would like to put new windows, build a deck on the back, remodel the bathroom/redo the bathtub, maybe put an above ground swimming pool in the backyard, and other things that will come along the way. Does anyone know how much will should be able to sell our house for in five years, in ten years? It appraised for $96,000 when we bought it this year Our house was built in 1986. The people that we bought it from bought it six months before we did for $83,900, but they did a lot of upgrades. I was just looking for an approx. number.

How can I build a wooden ramp or steps to help me get in my pool? I have a walmart Intex snap together metal frame pool. It has a very wobbly ladder and this model doesn't have the top step. I weigh 225 lbs. and when I get on the ladder I shake cause Im nervous its gonna fall or break. I have a hip problem and have trouble raising my leg. I have tons of wood to build with. I cant picture a design in my head. Would I build a ramp? or some kind of raised deck? I need to be on level with the ladder so I can turn around and back in. Any ideas?

About My Swimming pool? I live in Phoenix arizona and I want a new pool put in my backyard, I got sevral offers from many pool builders but the best was by Blue Wave Pools of AZ, Below is a list of whats included in my package with a total price tag of $16,000 plus tax. My question is how much more would it cost to add "pop up spray cleaners, and about 150 more square feet of decking" 75 perimeter/350 sq. ft. surface area All engineered construction plans, building permits and inspections Pool layout Professional quality control inspections and supervision throughout construction Custom design Play pool – 3’ x 5’ x 3’, 3’ x 5’ x 4’ or 3’ x 5’ Normal backhoe excavation and dirt removal (tight access and/or unusual soil conditions such as rock, caliche, etc., additional cost to buyer) Schedule 40 N.S.F. approved; pressure tested throughout construction 2” suction lines 15’ plumbing run (filter to skimmer) Aerator with adjustable valve Dual main drains Deluxe hydromatic surface skimmer Automatic water leveler Hayward filter system of your choice 1.0 h.p. Hayward pump Hayward pool vac Pre-cast concrete equipment slab 3/8” steel reinforcing with 4 bar bond beam 400 watt pool light with 15’ brass run 40’ rigid, wrapped galvanized electrical conduit run Light switch at equipment 6.5 sack shotcrete mix w/ fibermesh 3 entry steps & bench (up to 35’) 200 sq. ft. Travertine deck 6” waterline tile (over 50 standard choices) Clean up of all construction debris Custom hand troweled marble white plaster finish Complete instructions and start-up chemicals Maintenance kit with pole, brush, leaf net, thermometer and test kit

Lifetime for above ground pools? Above ground vs inground pools? I am in the market to purchase a house and would like a pool. My question is how long do above ground pools typically last? One house I am considering has an above ground pool with a deck around it but the house itself is about 10 yrs old so the pool may be that old too. Also, how much would I expect to spend if I bought a house without a pool and decided to add a pool and deck? what's the cost range for an inground pool? How much time would it take to build either?

How deep sould the water be for a high jumping deck? I am the crazy type that you would see jumping from the tops of old closed bridges and the city done away with my favorite one. So I am planing on building me a in-door swimming pool with a jumping deck about 50' (50 Feet) up in the air. P.S. I jump feet frist (NO Diving) My favorite jumping bridge: It was about 20' (20 feet) to the surface of the water. The water was about 15' to 20' (maybe 30') feet deep. (I never hit bottom). How deep sould the water be for a jumping deck that is 50' (50 Feet) high?

Please help with this geometry question, this is urgent!!!!!!!! Best answer gets 10 points!!!? I have no idea how to do this, so please explain how you did it! "You are building a swimming pool in the shape of a circle with a diameter of 28 feet. You also need a deck around the pool that is uniform in width. If the area of the deck is 60(pi sign) square feet, what is the width of the deck? Thanks, for any help!!!!!!!

Please this is urgent!! I need help with a Geometry question immediately!!!!!!? The problem is: You are building a swimming pool in the shape of a circle with a diameter of 28 feet. You also need a deck around the pool that is uniform in width. If the area of the deck is 60 (pi sign) square feet, what is the width of the deck? Please explain how you do it and please answer if you know how to do this, it's urgent!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey i am making a Magic: The Gathering Snake Deck how does it look? advice? Also, i posted this question before ans omeone gave good advice so im adding into this question but what he didnt clarify was how many of the cards should i put into my deck for the ones i listed as "?'s" so basically if it says ?x how many should i put in my deck. And also i need help with hsi answer cause he didnt clarify how much of each card either. Thanks a lot guys and please help. Creatures: 1x Patron of Orochi 2x Tangle Asp 1x River Boa 1x Mire boa 1x Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro 1x Sosuke, Son of Sehiro 2x Seshiro the Anointed ?x Ohran Viper ?x Sakura Tribe Elder ?x Orochi Sustainer ?x Kashi-Tribe Reaver (i am not sure of the amount i should have for the last four hence the "?") Artifacts: 2x Coat of Arms 3x Snake Basket 1x Infinite Hourglass ?x Orochi Hatchery (Same as before with "?") Throw-Ins: 1x Steely Resolve 1x Doubling Season 2x Parallel Evolution 3x Sosuke's Summons 3x Overrun 1x Epic Struggle Land: 20x Forest I found this snake deck online at (http://www.pojo.com/magic/Deck Garage/BMoor/2007/7-25-2.shtml) but where the "?'s" are is where the person who edited the deck did'nt state how many of that card so please if someone could look over this and tell me if it looks like a good deck and i was also considering adding in some aeather webs or something to help Thank you for your time, Daniel And other guys answer: The deck looks pretty solid to me. It has plenty of mana acceleration, and the snakes can become strong enough to defend you and kill your opponent. However, it has no life gain or destroy cards. Maybe replace the Sakura-Tribe Elder(s) for Naturalizes. Also, I would assume the deck would want 2-4 Orochi Hatchery. It's an excellent card to go with all the doubling cards for your tokens, and Epic Struggle. If you want to give yourself permanent trample, remove 1 Overrun and put in Primal Rage. (1G, and enchantment: your creatures gain trample). Lastly, The River Boa and Mire Boa aren't that good. Try Sakiko, Mother of Summer. 4GG, 3/3, ability: "Whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to a player, add that much green mana to your mana pool. This mana doesn't cause mana burn. Until end of turn, this mana doesn't empty from your mana pool as phases end." Also Shizuko, Caller of Autumn. 1GG, 2/3, ability: "At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player adds 3 green mana to his or her mana pool. This mana doesn't cause mana burn. Until end of turn, this mana doesn't empty from that player's mana pool as phases end." Great cards to build up mana with to play Orochi Hatchery, no? Good luck! Thanks so much!

Please I need any help that I can get on this Geometry question!!!! It's urgent!! I need help immediately!? I know the answer to this, but I don't understand how to do this or why this is the answer and I need to show my work. Here is the question You are building a swimming pool in the shape of a circle with a diameter of 28 feet. You also need a deck around the pool that is uniform in width. If the area of the deck is 60(pi sign) square feet, what is the width of the deck? Please help if you can!!!!!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please help with these geometry questions! Urgent! Best answer gets 10 points! The first one is "You are building a swimming pool in the shape of a circle with a diameter of 28 feet. You also need a deck around the pool that is uniform in width. If the area of the deck is 60(pi sign), what is the width of the deck?" Please help, me with this, I think I know how to do this, but I just need help getting started. Thanks! The second one is "You want ot determine the length, width. and area of a rectangular structure. You are told that tree times the width of the rectangle is three greater than twice its length. You also know that twelve more than its perimeter is the same as 4 times its length." Please explain if you can how you came to the answer, thanks so much!

Would this work? 10 pts pronto? I would like to buy a pool table. The only place I could place one would be at my grandmas house. There is already a table down there in a million pieces that's not there's. They said they wouldn't set it up so I would like to buy a new one. I need to persuade my grandparents to let me have have a pool table in their basement. I would build a deck and put a roof over it @ my house but the realistic chance is persuading my grandparents to let me have a pool table in their basement. How can I do it? My mom is holding me back from it and she knows that it will be impossible to persuade them. I think it can be done with a little effort. How do I do it. How do I not worry about my mom holding me back from it and persuading my grandparents to let me have a table down in her basement? I need real suggestions. Honestly How do I do it?

Word Problem difficulty? The Wilsons build a deck 240 degress around their 20-ft diameter round pool. How many feet of fence do they need to go around the pool that is not surrounded by the deck? Round to the nearest half-foot. Help is much appreciated. Thanks much.

How to remove a swimming pool temporarily? Hi, We found a home we want to buy but it has a swimming pool ( i think in ground). We don't want to maintain a swimming pool but want to keep it for future when we sell the home. I mean we don't want to remove it completely. What are the economical options for us to convert this swimming pool to something else temporarily ? ex like can we just empty it and build some sort of wooden deck on top of it ? or any other options ? how much could these options cost ? Will this need permits ? and if yes, how much could that cost ? Please suggest. Thank you Chris. Can you give me a general idea as to what all is involved in maintaining a pool ? how often do we need to change the water in it ? and how much do you think it will cost maintaining a pool which is 15* 10 * 5 in dimensions approximately. Can we cover up 3/4 of the pool and keep a part of it to use as a baby pool ?

Algebra help please? I need someone to explain how to do these algebra practice problems. Please? 10 points to best/ fastest answer. 1. You have a pool that measure 15 yards by 10 yards. You want to build a deck around all four sides of the pool and you want to increase the total area to 250 square yards. What is the width of the deck? 2. Write the equation for the area (A) in terms of width (w) of a playground if the length (l) is twice as long as the width (w). You do not need to solve the equation. Thank you!

?illegal yu-gi-oh tournament,Anyone? I'M having a tournament where anyone can enter for free.The point is to gather as many duelist as I can. So all participants can duel and have fun.So if are reading this,you can come to my tournament and you can invite other duelists or friends that are weak,strong,etc at dueling.Please Invite Them!!!!Cauz, I know im going to invite my friends.I want to make this tournament a blast.I want a lot of duelist in my tournament to actually have a tournament…Since dueling is a hobby, yet it is lost since we duelist don’t spice up our dueling life. The rules and info. of this tournament are the following: 1)Can only have at least one of any ban card in ur deck J 2)Have right amount of semi and final semi cards(like an original tournament-limits of cards) 3)Dueling will occur in specific format(me and my cousin will gather up all duelist names that participate in our tournament and shuffle their names in a bag and duelist will duel randomly) *4)WARNING!Come prepared to duel!!In order to spice up the duel’s J Every person in which duels !must! give up a rare card in which their going to give up (both opponent and duelist must agree what card they are going to give up in their own deck’s and come up with an agreement in which card their risking, no Bull Shit people,we all gather up to have fun and games in this crazy tournament)….So be careful duelists, If you lose, you agreed to 2 give up ur 1 card in which you betted. So basically, the winners in each match takes the losing opponents 1 card in which was betted!! 5)Follow gamble card format rule( *4 ) .If not u are automatically disqualified no but’s,if’s or and’s!!!!!! L 6)Everyone is going to duel 3/2 so whoever wins, advances. 7)No cheating or acting dumb in duels. We are going to duel fair and right. If one has troubles in duel ask me or my cousin will do our best to help.Hopefully,….LJAnd yes we the providers of the tournament will also participate to spice things really up J(although,both me and my cousin will actually duel the last 2 survivors at the end of the tournament/ha ha ha were so evilJ..But,not play the gamble rule’sJ.So that the last duelist don’t lose any rare cards but play for their survival) *Me and my cousin will provide paper and pencils.So that u participants can keep track of ur own Lp. 8) Their is a nice prize for 1st place, Im going to buy 1 of any collectors tin can for 1st place and offer a rare card for 2nd and 3rd 9)Main specific Information: Where:4850 East 52nd Place,City of Maywood,California(?need directions? Go 2:google/web type in Maywood Park(city of Maywood,Ca) When:September 26,2008 at 12:00 A.M sharp-??:??PM Why:To have fun and meet new duelist.Also,so we can make the park our dueling kicking place.So that duelist gather up and duel 4 funJ How:Tournament will be followed by our “illegal” yu-gi-oh rules.LOLJ. Who: Javier Ortega & Jose Juarez are the sponsor’s of the tournament.Any yu-gi-oh duelist who participate’s in our tournament has to register in person in order to participate.(And of course has to look 4,the sponsors) What: Yu-Gi-OH free tournament. 10)The provider’s names are Javier Ortega & Jose Juarez. So,when you come to our tournament in which is located in Maywood park You actually have to Ask people around the place and about the tournament, to actually find us,obviously.(*Hint, Hint*)So find us around were there’s a new looking pool being build around!!!!we will be present at the park we both are going to wear pure black clothes.And,actually have id,s 2 prove were the provider,s….Since, you have to actually register in person to actually participate and attend the tournament. 11)If not enough participant’s come the tournament,the tournament is canceled….Anywho ill know if enough people will come.Since you actually have to type your name or nick name on the page.If u are participating write ur full name or nickname in pure capital letters,In the page u are reading.(In order 4 me to see if enough people come.) All duelist Participant’s will again participate in person,when u attend the tournament in which is located in the following direction:4850 East 52nd Place,City of Maywood,California.JAnd spread the word or else the tourney will never be a success & be cancledL 12)After,tournament feel free to stay and see other’s duel in the tournament or just duel people present int the tournament. 13)If u have any ?s ask me at ortega.soraxd@gmail.com Or just comment the page or think of something(which I highly doubt, since I gave enough info)

radio interference inside a wall? there is a wall in my front entry, bordering the inside of my closet, that the house plan shows that is hollow, the thing is, its emmitting strange radio frequencies, not like voices but buzzing or bells we have wifi internet but when we hold radio up to the hub it makes a different noise. we are almost 100 percent sure it is something inside the walls and not something in the closet. we are the second owners of this house built in 1994, and we know from experiences in the past that the builder/contractor took some shortcuts to save money, resulting in damages ranging from premature rotting deck, leaky pool pump, leaky water faucet/water heaters, to slight mold/mildew issues throughout the house. the only thing i want to know is why my wall is making such strange radio interference and how i can stop it, and WHAT THE HECK it is. is it common in houses? i have a radio that picks up interference from inside the wall, no other radios of mine do, when you take the radio outside or away from the wall the interference clears up, itsnot radio static from the station its in the house.

where do you find the plans for a one of a kind house? my family is buying some land and we are going to build a house on it. we saw a house that we really like but it's not where we would like it. it's a one of a kind house with 20 rooms, 5 decks, a pool, and much more, and we can't find the plans anywhere and no one knows how made the plans. please help! btw i live in WV, just so you would know.

Building an above ground pool deck question? We are installing an above ground pool. Should we put the pool in first and build the deck around it or build the deck and install the pool last? Should we put concrete under the pool?

Is it okay to build a deck over an empty swimming pool? Neither my husband nor I use our swimming pool in SoCal and it's expensive to maintain. Would any harm be done if we drained it, maybe covered it, and built a deck over it? Could a future owner reclaim the pool if they wanted to?

Looking to build a sliding gate 12' wide for pool deck any idea's? I have a huge wood deck for my swimming pool. I would like to have a sliding gate that come together in the center. Any idea's?

What is the easiest, most economical way to build a deck around an above ground pool?

Whats the easiest way to build a deck around an above ground pool?

I have a 24 inch above ground pool looking for top rails I built a deck around pool store gone out of business I built a deck around my above ground pool but the top rail have rust so I want to change it but the store where I purchase it has gone out of business I purchase my pool about 15 years ago. the rail have and eagle on each single rail

If I build a deck from composite lumber around an above ground pool , is it safe to attach a waterslide to it? The manual for the zoomerang slide gives directions for attaching to wood or concrete. I would rather not use pressure treated wood.

What is the best waterproofer for a deck built around a pool? I have a deck that gets a lot of water on it from a swimming pool. What is a waterproofing product that is going to last the longest?

yes i am tring to locate a site to find a build it yourself above ground pool deck?

Can you build a deck around a blow up ringed swimming pool?

Building the pool and concrete deck, temperature variation is 60F-90F. Do I need deck expansion joint? The pool is being built in Costa Rica with minimum temperature variation, lets say between 60F to 90F. The contractor connected the deck with the wall of the pool, and I am concerned if such approach, without the copping brick-to-deck expansion joint will not cause any problems. Concrete deck is about 10 Ft wide, 40 ft long. Thank you for your answer.

What's the cheapest material to build a safety fence on your deck for an above ground pool?

Can you build a cover that can be walked on over an in-ground pool? Mother has a in-ground pool she doesn't want anymore what are my options? Fill it in?, Haul it out piece by piece? or just build a deck over it so the next homeowner can enjoy the pool? I'm hoping the deck is the winning answer, but what are the conditions of doing this? Leave some water in the pool? what about the rain?

Where are the best places to get free plans for building an above ground pool deck (and designs)?

if i have a pool and want to build a deck were can i get deck plans?

What kind of wood stain should I use for my pool deck? We built a large deck around our swimming pool from pressure treated wood. I'm ready to apply a stain and I'm not sure what kind to use. When I looked at the many different brands, I noticed that most of them are oil based. Is it okay to use an oil based product around the pool? Will it be completely absorbed into the wood so the surface is dry? Is there a possibility of the oil being tracked into my pool off people's feet? Thanks for your help here. Oh, by the way, the deck has been built a few months so it is dried out now.

Above Ground Pool deck? I am looking into building a deck partailly around our 27 foot above ground pool. We live in Illinois and I am not sure if I can use Dek-Block's for the footings or do I need to bury concrete below the frost line. I know with the Dek-Blocks that the deck will float, but is that ok. Especially around a pool. I want the deck to last.

Is there a law regarding deck heights you build in your yard? We are having a pool deck built for our above ground pool that is about 4 ft high which means that when we are hangin out up there we can see our neighbors back patio where they have a sliding glass door with no blinds, curtains, etc. We knew the deck would be high and we were going to be able to see them and vice versa-- this is why we are also building a lower level platform attached to the deck that is about 2 1/2 ft high so we are not always so high up there. Sitting at this level they cant see us and we cant see them. Our deck is also having railing all around it. if we are up there on the top level we will be sitting with our backs towards them and the only time we will really be standing is when the kids get in the pool. These are our only neighbors back there that have a view of this area in our back yard (i live in a culdesac). When we were up there last night checking out the builders progress, those neighbors (whom we dont know...they live on the street behind us) were staring at us with there hands on there hips looking furious. My little son took it upon himself to wave and they didnt wave back. So i know they are upset about this. Once its all built though we will put a table and chairs on the lower level to try to keep the peace but I didnt built the part thats level with the pool for nothing! My kids will be up there Im sure. So my question is.... is there a law that Im breaking by building this...the builders said they didnt need a permit???? Should I feel bad like I do???

where can I find blue prints for a pool deck? I'm trying to find theprints of a pool dect that I can build myself

I have a large wood deck built around an above ground pool. What's the best way to tear it down?

Above Ground Pool With Deck??? Thinking about buying an oval above ground swimming pool (18'X33') and building a nice deck all the way around it so it basically looks similar to an in-ground pool. My question: Would the pool last for several years this way or need to be replaced after a few years?

My yard slants, and I need to know what materials to use for a 16x16 deck for a pool.? I just want to put a pool up, and my yard slants. Therefore the pool won't fill up right. I just want to build a small deckish type platform to put the pool on.

Will a wooden deck hold a 18ft above ground pool? I recently purchased a 18ft above ground pool. We set it up and thought we leveled the ground as much as we could, but after full of water and one day use, one side of pool started sinking. A man wants to build a deck to set the pool on and said it would work because we didn't want to lay a slab of concrete. Has anyone had experience with a pool on a deck? Please help! Thanks Its going to be more of like a wooden platform not a deck. With that said can I just put sand on top of this platform? I just dont trust sand alone. Ground is super soft.

would inground pool with a wooden deck devalue house? The concrete around our small 12,000Gallon pool is shifting and cracking. Someone said they can fix the problem and build a wooden deck, but husband and I are going to sell property in another year and don't want to "devalue" the house.

Sims 2 crashes when I build a gabled roof...is this a graphical issue? I can build non-gabled roofs, but the game crashes when I try to build gabled ones. I also can't build foundation, decks, or pools anymore. Pool water detail is messed up, too. I always used to be able to build all of that without any problem. The water detail used to be totally fine. The problem(s) started after having not played for a while, but I didn't change or do anything to my computer that might have caused this. So, I'm wondering if this is my graphics card dying or a game issue?

I am getting ready to rebuild my unattached garage.Is it be better to build it with a rooftop deck or a loft? The house already has a finished basement with a guest bedroom, bathroom, family room, and office. The main floor has a living room, dining room, kitchen, half bath, and laundry room. The second floor has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2 walkout balconies. The attic is a finished bedroom. The yard has a front porch, back porch, inground pool, and two patio's-one covered and one uncovered.

What maintenance do I need to do for a deck in the house that I moved into and hasn't been treated in years? We moved into the house last year, and the deck is a huge built-in number, with built-in in benches, and a bar, and a hot-tub and pool. The deck is in good shape, but it needs some maintenance. What are the steps and processes I have to go through to properly clean, stain, and protect the deck?

are you allowed to fill an inground pool with dirt? our landlord is filling his inground pool with dirt, and planning on building a deck over it. he did not remove the concrete. there is already a layer of muddy water in the bottom, it is just going to be a big mess. are there any regualations he has to follow? specifically in new york state?

Is pressure wash the proper way to clean pool deck/screened patio? My pool deck needs cleaning, it's dirty, but it looks like some mildew is building up in some of the smaller cracks in the the deck. I need to take care of those. But is pressure washing the right way to clean it? And also the the screened patio, the rails are filthy, I figure you could get a brush and scrub...but is a pressure washer appropriate for that also? Seems like it would be a lot easier. And if so..could someone recommend a good one? Also..is a 1500 PSI pressure washer pretty good? I saw one at Lowes for $99.

What is something I can put on the ground by my pool to keep people from tracking sand in it? I have an above ground pool and a lot of sand in my yard. I can't afford to build a deck and I can't do anything permanant because I rent. What can I put down to make a path to the pool that is somewhat inexpensive and will not be tracked into the pool?

What happens if you dont get a permit before putting in an above ground pool? I am buying a pool and the store said I didnt have to have a permit but I worry. I am having a deck built and know that the workman will get a permit for that. So when the inspector comes he will see the pool. What will happen? I live in North Carolina.. is that matters

Could it be the deck causing my pool to turn green? I have an above ground pool, and had no problem until about 1 1/2 months ago. It has turned green and I have poured the chemicals to it. The tester strips says all is ok. We built a wooden deck about 2 weeks before this ,could it be the chemicals in the wood getting into the water? It has rained a lot also but wouldn't the test strips show if it was the rain? My husband just went to the building supplies and bought treated boards to build the deck. It is under the rim of the pool not over but the grandkids were in and out and jumping off the deck. Just wondered if the stuff they treat the lumber with might have gotten in the pool their off their feet. It looks like an oily film on the top of the water I have shocked it, put algeacide in it , last resort I poured 2 gallons of bleach in it last night and it 's still green as grass. It's a 24 ft round pool.

Should I get an inground or semi-inground pool? I'm trying to decide what sort of pool to get. I love the look on inground pools, but semi-ingrounds are much cheaper and have a longer warrantly. The one I'm looking at has a deck built around it so it's not as ugly as normal above ground pools. Does anyone have any advice? I'd love to hear from any one with pool experience.

what kind of wood can i use for kids pool base? I bought a 13' by 39" vinyl pool for my kids. The ground is very unlevel. What type of wood can I use to build a base supporting the pool? I want to build a 15-16' foot "deck", inexpensively if I can.

What is the cost of a commercial pool in DFW? We are looking to build an approx 5000 square foot pool as a community amenity. I would expect this to have a zero entry and some additional features and would like some estimates on the likely cost of this on a per SF basis. We would also look to have significant decking around the pool also.

do you have building plans for a 10' x 5' or 10' x 6' deck to go next to a 15' round above ground pool?

What to do about loud neighbors' kids and building of unsightly deck? Our backyard neighbors have built 2 decks and put up an above-ground pool in their yard. Our yards are pretty small and we have to look at this thing all summer. Not to mention that they invite about 10 kids over EVERY evening and they are always screaming at the top of their lungs. We cannot open the windows due to the noise and I cannot study for my medical school exams in my own home! They also, I am quite sure, do not have a permit from the City. I don't want to be the crabby neighbor who complains and ruins all the fun, but we have been very uncomfortable all summer and don't know what to do...help!

What should I build in my backyard? Summer is coming up and for years we have had a family building project. In the past years we have build a garden and a deck, what else should we build? And sorry, but I don't think we need a pool.

i was given a piece of land 2 build a house on but the house next door took part of it over? was given a piece of land and the house next door put a deck,pool,driveway,shed and dogs all on it. What should i do. Can i do anything cause its been unoccupied 4 years but we've Always paid the prop tax.

Are solar pool heaters more effective mounted on a roof? I am looking at installing a solar panel heater on my pool. i don't know if it will heat better on on my porch roof or just to install it over the railing on the deck beside the pool. The roof is only 12' from the pool so it won't be a problem to put it there. And what do I need to install on roof, can I build brackets or do I need to purchase something? Thanks

Can we be fined if we don't bring our deck up to code since our building permit has expired? We got a building permit last year to put in an above ground swimming pool and build a new deck. The permit just expired and Building and Codes just showed up to inspect the work. The man told my husband there were a few problems with the deck (we need a new handrail and gate at the steps). A day later we found a Stop Work Order form on the door since the permit had expired. They said we have two weeks to come in and renew the permit and that will give us 6 months to work more on the deck. What can they do though if we don't renew the permit, but DO NOT continue work on the deck? What if we don't bring the deck up to their standards? Can they fine us or take any legal action?

Building a in ground pool in SW Florida. What should I use to backfill my pool, considering the rain season? Summer means rain season in SW Florida and I have seen lots of decks sinking due to the heavy rain. What procedure/material should I use to backfill a brand new in ground pool in Southwest Florida?

I have a deck which was built and the footings were never put in concrete, any way of correcting w/o teardown? The home I have has a deck which was built around a pool. I just noticed that none of the footings were placed in concrete. is there anything I can do about this now? The deck seems very sturdy. I guess it has been up for about 3 years now and no problems as of yet. I just would like to reinforce it if possible. There is a iron fence which was left up and the 4 x 4 beams were attached to the iron fence for support as well as sunk into the ground. I just don't see the normal footing cement tube you normally see. Thanks

Choice between 2 houses, this is first one? i am getting ready to buy a house, it is between these two i need help deciding, ok here goes, First House is 2 story, stone on outside, foyer, large living room with propane fire place, large kitchen with lots of cabinet space, island with vegtable sink, all black marble counter tops, fridge, microwave and dishwasher come with the house, utility room washer and dryer come with the house(medium size), small dining room, medium size family room, that looks out at the backyard, with a 4-6 foot pool with built in deck around it. 1 bathroom downstairs with toliet and shower, upstairs 1 small bedroom with no closet, 1 medium bedroom with small closet, and 1 large bedroom with large closet and with its own bathroom, shower, tub, and toliet, not very big. there is also another bathroom upstairs with toliet only, on the side where the other 2 bedrooms are. 2 car garage, full basement and full attic. Central Air, Oil Heat. $115,000 wow i have to put next house in another question the second house is under choice between 2 houses second one both houses same neighboorhood, low crime rate, both close to school, new roof and windows on first one.

What kind of swimming pool to buy / build? Fiberglass or concrete? I live in central Florida and wish to add an in ground pool to our home. First off I realize that a pool comes with expense, effort and liability and I am prepared for that. I have found two reputable contractors, one for fiberglass and one for concrete. In fact, they both use the same sub-contractors for decking and screen enclosures and I am confident with either of them. I also realize the fiberglass pool would be quicker to install but that does not concern me. Per square foot, the prices seem identical. They both look very good. I am sure there are pro's and con's to each. But in general, what is the best pool for Florida considering durability, maintenance, etc?

Deck ideas? I want to build a deck on the back of my house to measure about 60 feet across with a step down to my pool. Are there any GOOD designs available online? There is no "Lowes" is Canada=( I mean IN in Canada dammit!

Windmill Pools is not finishing my pool either...? My deck has set for three weeks without being finished. One owner has left the business. Beware...if you have a pool being built you may have to finish it on your own...And they collect all their money up front...so now what?