Engineered Plastic Systems, LLC - Makers of Bear Boardtm plastic lumber
Pool Deck Installation Guide

Fastener Systems
A Maintenance-free deck adds beauty and functionality to your pool
Any project should begin by consulting you local building codes and a qualified contractor.

 

Balusters and Posts to the outside of the rim joist make installation fast and easy.

Notice how a 2x4 and a 5/4x6 board have been used at the top to give the handrail strength and good looks.

 

The pool deck is sectioned in 8 foot blocks to minimize gaps that occur from shrinkage of the material. 

A border board is used in between these sections for beauty and to minimize the spot of the gap. 

 

Although you will probably not be walking on this in the winter, there will be about a 1/8" gap between these boards due to the boards shrinking linearly. This will return back to a tight fit as the temperature returns to the same as when it was laid. For more information on expansion click here.
       
       
       
       
       
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

Information on Counter-Snap screws
 
 

 


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