Pool & Spa Pool Decks in Palmerston North

A good pool deck turns a pool from something sitting in the lawn into the centre of the back yard. It gives you somewhere to sit, keeps grass and dirt out of the water, and with an above-ground pool, it gives everyone an easy, safe way in.

It is also where the building side gets a bit more serious. A deck changes how people, and small children, get to the water, so it has to be planned together with the pool barrier. We build pool decks and the fencing around them as one job, so the two work together rather than against each other.

A spa pool deck is one of the most popular small deck jobs we do. A spa or hot tub is heavy when it is full of water and people, so where it sits matters.

• On the ground, deck around it: the spa sits on a level concrete pad or compacted base, and the deck is built up around it so you step down into the water. This is the most common layout and keeps the weight off the deck.
• On the deck: possible, but the framing under the spa has to be designed for a full spa's weight. Check the manufacturer's figures; we will build the frame to suit.
• Access for servicing: we leave a removable panel or hatch so the spa's pump and equipment can be reached.
• Covers and barriers: spa pools with a lockable lid that meets the standard are generally treated differently from open pools, but check the requirements for yours with the council.

Deck around pool edges, or an above ground pool and deck

For an above ground pool, a deck built around it at or near the pool's rim turns it into a proper feature and makes getting in and out easy. For in-ground pools, a deck around the pool replaces tired paving and gives somewhere warm underfoot to sit. Looking for pool deck ideas? Composite boards in a light grey, a built-in bench along one edge and a shade roof or pergola over the seating area are combinations that work well.

Composite

Composite is the most popular choice around pools. It does not splinter, it handles constant water, and it needs no oiling. Lighter colours stay cooler under bare feet in summer. More about composite decks.

Kwila and hardwood

Hardwood looks great around a pool and is very hard-wearing. Plan for the tannin bleed in the first months, and keep up the oiling. More about hardwood decks.

Treated pine

The budget option. It works well if you keep up the staining, but it can splinter as it ages, which is worth thinking about where people are barefoot. More about pine decks.

Drainage and splash

Whatever the board, a pool deck gets wet constantly. We keep board gaps consistent so water drains, leave ventilation under low decks, and use stainless fixings where chlorinated or salt water splashes.