Our Above Ground Pool Deck Has Its Pros and Cons

Our Above Ground Pool Deck Has Its Pros and Cons

I recently decided to build an above ground pool deck for our back yard. It seemed like a good idea at the time, because we have two children and I wanted to be able to watch them when they were in the pool to make sure they were OK. What I soon discovered, however, was that while there are advantages to having an above ground pool deck, there are also many disadvantages as well.

The biggest advantage is the one to which I have already alluded. Having an above ground pool deck allows my wife and I to keep a better eye on our kids whenever they get into the pool. We don't have to worry so much about what is going on behind the barrier that we can just see over. We do not have to worry about one of them slipping off of the top rung of the ladder on their way out and falling to the ground. The top of the ladder comes up to the deck, and they can walk across the deck and down some stairs to get inside.

In addition, the above ground pool deck provides them a place to get out of the pool and dry off, and a place to leave their towels and toys and not have them out in the yard or on the ground. I know that my daughter and wife, in particular, were glad about that. It just seemed to make it easier to get in and out of the pool and lower the level of danger. One of the things that I liked about it was the fact that if something happened in the pool and they got hurt, I could jump right in to help them rather than having to climb up and down a ladder.

The drawback is that the above ground pool deck is so high, we can see into our neighbor's backyard and they can see us on top of the deck. This is fine when they are not home or when they are not out in their backyard. I do remember one occasion, however, when our kids had begged us to play in the pool, we went out there and climbed up onto the deck, and our neighbors were having a cook-out. It was rather awkward for a while, until I had the brilliant idea for my wife and I to get into the pool, as well.

There is also the fact that when our kids are out there, my wife or I should really be sitting out on the deck to make sure they are all right, which can be very time-consuming, especially during the summer.

An above ground pool deck can be a wonderful thing, but it does have its drawbacks, too. I guess the best thing to do is to weigh the pros and cons and determine if building one is really worth it.

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