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The color of your deck matters. Whether you are choosing a synthetic decking color or the color of stain for your wood deck, consider that darker deck floor colors will attract more heat. So, a lighter color will feel cooler to your bare feet.
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Choose your deck materials wisely. With the wet conditions around a pool, make sure you choose your deck floor materials with that in mind. A Vinyl decking will definitely stand up to the moisture and chemicals better than any composite or wood decking.
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Building Codes are different for pool decks. You may need to install 42 inch high railing, rather than the normal 36 inch height. Additionally, you will need a 42 inch high gate with self-closing hinges and a special pool latch installed at any steps or openings leading from the yard to the pool.
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Consider adding lattice. Your pool deck will likely be fairly low to the ground and away from your house a bit, making it an ideal hangout for many kinds of animals. Adding lattice around the bottom will keep most of them out.
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Choose hidden fasteners. With all the options in hidden fasteners on the market today, most deck builders will use them to install your deck floor for a small upcharge. This will save many small feet from cuts and splinters as they run across the deck.